National Restaurant Association of India

It represents over 500,000 restaurants across India.[1] source: ET Retail[2] source: ET Small Business It works through regional chapters, including Kolkata and Western Maharashtra, and engages regulators such as FSSAI on food-safety compliance for restaurants.[3] source: ET Hospitality[4] source: ET Hospitality[5] source: ET Small Business

In October 2026, NRAI launched its Western Maharashtra chapter in Kolhapur, its third in the state, bringing together restaurant operators across six districts.[3] source: ET Hospitality Launch workshops covered hiring, scaling beyond metros and restaurant-aggregator relations, and NRAI plans to expand further in Maharashtra, including Vidarbha.[3] source: ET Hospitality NRAI Kolkata held its Fire Safety Connect event on October 5, 2026, giving members one-on-one talks with West Bengal Fire & Emergency Services officials on pending cases.[4] source: ET Hospitality In September 2026, NRAI said it would double FOSTAC workshops from once every quarter to twice, with workshops scheduled for September 18 and 21 and at least 100 restaurants expected to attend.[6] source: ET Hospitality

In August 2026, NRAI's Kolkata chapter held a partner meet with food-delivery platform Ownly and urged transparent written fee and pricing terms.[7] source: ET Hospitality NRAI and FSSAI also held a Delhi NCR session on food-safety compliance for restaurant operators.[5] source: ET Small Business NRAI urged collaborative, fair enforcement as restaurants and hotels faced hygiene allegations and inspections.[1] source: ET Retail[2] source: ET Small Business