AHAR - Indian Hotels and Restaurants Association

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Jai Maharashtra! A land of warriors, culture, and pride. Happy Maharashtra Day- 1 May 2026 #happymaharastraday

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Our Vision and Mission:- To become the largest and the most respected association of hotels and restaurants in Asia. #aharassociation #ahar

*Dear Members,* A delegation of AHAR comprising President Shri Vijay K. Shetty, Secretary Shri Sunil Shetty, and Ahar office bearers met FDA Commissioner Shri Shridhar Dube Patil, IAS at FDA Bandra. 1. *Seminar on Paneer vs Cheese Analog*: A session was conducted by the FDA office to educate us on how to distinguish between paneer and cheese analog. 2. *Order Dated 20th March 2026*: Implementation and implications were discussed. Disclosure of paneer/analog cheese in the menu is now mandatory. Overall, the seminar and meeting were very informative. Team Ahar has assured full compliance on the above-mentioned subject. *Regards,* Team Ahar #AHAR #FDA #FoodSafety #Paneer #CheeseAnalog #ConsumerAwareness #MumbaiRestaurants #MenuDisclosure #TeamAHAR #Bandra

Dear Members, Ahar had a conference call meeting with the heads of all OMCs(BPCL, HPCL, IOCL) along with MGL representatives and the State level coordinator Shri Mihir Joshi. The meeting was attended by President Shri Vijay K Shetty, Secretary Shri Sunil Shetty and Jt. Secretary Shri Sankarshan Nayak. We discussed the following issues: 1. Short/no supply of LPG cylinders 2. Follow up on MGL applications done in Ahar office 3. Meter tampering issue of MGL 4. Mischievous dealers who are not supplying the required quota OMCs said that the Distribution is as per the Govt policy of 20% quota. They requested AHAR to register all members on the online portal of their respective OMCs, as going forward the distribution of LPG cylinders will only be given to registered outlets. They requested AHAR to speed up this process. They asked to give a list of the mischievous dealers who aren't supplying the required quota. AHAR requested to take stringent action against such dealers who are playing mischief in this.

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Our Vision:- Join our Movement! To become the largest and the most respected association of hotels and restaurants in Asia. #aharassociation #ahar

Why Join AHAR? AHAR Association is an Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association that was started by a group of Hoteliers to safeguard their interests and unite the Hoteliers under one umbrella for mutual benefit. When you become a member of AHAR, you gain much more than just an association- you gain a strong support system dedicated to the growth and protection of the hospitality Industry. Choose us because we fulfill your needs. Ahar has Legal Help, Fiscal Advising, Qualified Protection, Link, Grievances and Training seminars. Website:- ahar.in #Mumbai #aharhospitalityexpo #FoodBusiness #celebirityfoodbusiness #worldofhospitality

Honoring the architect of the Constitution, B. R. Ambedkar. 🙏 His thoughts continue to guide the nation toward justice. Happy Ambedkar Jayanti. #ambedkarjayanti

May this Baisakhi bring prosperity, joy, and endless blessings. Happy Baisakhi! May your life be as bright as the harvest 🌾 #happybaisakhi

Dear Members, An AHAR delegation comprising of Shri Vijay Shetty (President), Shri Sunil Shetty (Secretary), and Shri Niranjan Shetty (Chairman, Legal Committee) met with Smt. Ritu Tawde, to congratulate her on becoming the Mayor of Mumbai. We also appreciated her for the strong actions being taken against hawkers across Mumbai. The meeting was very positive and encouraging. We also conveyed that we would be approaching her again for further representation on AHAR-related matters, to which she responded positively. During the meeting, we showed our concerns regarding the 394 licenses. For which She asked us to give a detailed representation for the Next Round of Meetings. We extend our best wishes to her for continued success in her new role and future endeavours. Team AHAR @TawdeRitu

Empowering Mumbai’s Hospitality Sector with a Permanent Solution! We know how challenging the recent commercial LPG supply disruptions have been for our city's vibrant food industry. From erratic deliveries to the high electricity costs of temporary induction cooking, our members have faced immense hurdles just to keep their kitchens running. Yet, AHAR is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Mumbaikars who depend on restaurants never go hungry. Having relied heavily on LPG and PNG, our members have shown remarkable resilience by swiftly transitioning to alternatives such as induction cooktops and charcoal sigris — absorbing initial challenges to keep their businesses running seamlessly. But we are not stopping at temporary solutions — we are taking decisive action! To ensure our industry never has to face this uncertainty again, AHAR has partnered with Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) for a special fast-track Piped Natural Gas (PNG) enrollment drive. The response from our community has been nothing short of phenomenal: • 800+ applications received in just ONE week! • Nearly 2,000 restaurants expected to switch by the end of this campaign • South Mumbai (SoBo) leading the charge with over 60% of applications As our President, Mr. Vijay Shetty, highlighted, transitioning to PNG is not just a solution — it is a permanent fix to the daily struggle of securing commercial cylinders. It ensures uninterrupted operations, stabilized costs, and long-term peace of mind for your business. AHAR stands firmly by its members in times of crisis. Initiatives like these reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the interests of the hospitality community. If you are not yet a member, now is the time to join — AHAR remains the only association to organise such large-scale, impactful initiatives exclusively for its members. Let’s future-proof our kitchens together! If your establishment is located near an existing pipeline network, don’t wait — switch to PNG today and get your commercial connection on the fast track. In solidarity, — Team AHAR #AHAR #mumbairestaurants #hospitalityindustry #mahanagargas #png #restaurantbusiness #mumbaifoodies #fandbindia #vocalforlocal

Empowering Mumbai’s Hospitality Sector with a Permanent Solution! We know how challenging the recent commercial LPG supply disruptions have been for our city's vibrant food industry. From erratic deliveries to the high electricity costs of temporary induction cooking, our members have faced immense hurdles just to keep their kitchens running. Yet, AHAR is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Mumbaikars who depend on restaurants never go hungry. Having relied heavily on LPG and PNG, our members have shown remarkable resilience by swiftly transitioning to alternatives such as induction cooktops and charcoal sigris — absorbing initial challenges to keep their businesses running seamlessly. But we are not stopping at temporary solutions — we are taking decisive action! To ensure our industry never has to face this uncertainty again, AHAR has partnered with Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) for a special fast-track Piped Natural Gas (PNG) enrollment drive. The response from our community has been nothing short of phenomenal: • 800+ applications received in just ONE week! • Nearly 2,000 restaurants expected to switch by the end of this campaign • South Mumbai (SoBo) leading the charge with over 60% of applications As our President, Mr. Vijay Shetty, highlighted, transitioning to PNG is not just a solution — it is a permanent fix to the daily struggle of securing commercial cylinders. It ensures uninterrupted operations, stabilized costs, and long-term peace of mind for your business. AHAR stands firmly by its members in times of crisis. Initiatives like these reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the interests of the hospitality community. If you are not yet a member, now is the time to join — AHAR remains the only association to organise such large-scale, impactful initiatives exclusively for its members. Let’s future-proof our kitchens together! If your establishment is located near an existing pipeline network, don’t wait — switch to PNG today and get your commercial connection on the fast track. In solidarity, — Team AHAR #AHAR #mumbairestaurants #hospitalityindustry #mahanagargas #png #restaurantbusiness #mumbaifoodies #fandbindia #vocalforlocal

Health is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. On this World Health Day, let’s commit to a healthier, happier life. 💙 World Health Day-7 April 2026 #worldhealthday

Dear Members, The AHAR team recently met the newly appointed Municipal Commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Smt. Ashwini Bhide, IAS, to congratulate her on assuming office. The meeting was very positive and encouraging. We also conveyed that we would be approaching her again for further representation on AHAR-related Policy matters, to which she responded positively. During the interaction, she enquired about the ongoing gas cylinder issue. We informed her that the distribution was not up to our expectations. In response, she mentioned that the Government has been supportive and is facilitating the MGL PNG pipeline work, including granting permissions for road digging without any charges. We extend our best wishes to her for continued success in her new role and future endeavours. Regards, Vijay.K.Shetty President, Team AHAR @AshwiniBhide

Easter reminds us that after every storm, there is a beautiful new beginning. 🌼 May this Easter fill your heart with hope, your home with love, and your life with joy. Happy Easter Day. #happyeasterday

Dear Members, AHAR team today met Shri Chhagan Bhujbal, Hon’ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, to express our gratitude for his support and commitment towards ensuring the availability of gas cylinders. During the meeting, we also brought to his attention the issue of certain distributors not fulfilling their commitments as per the Directions from the centre and State as well, which has caused tremendous Hardship to our Hospitality Industry.He has assured us that he will look into the matter on an urgent basis with the OMCs and concerned distributors as well Regards, Team AHAR @PMOIndia @HardeepSPuri @AmitShah @PetroleumMin @PiyushGoyal @Dev_Fadnavis @ChhaganCBhujbal @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @HPCL #AHAR #Hospitality #LPGCrisis #Maharashtra