Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Indore Suspends Food Licences of Headly Pizza, BigBasket
Food officials in Indore found problems at three food businesses.
The businesses were Headly Pizza, BigBasket, and Social Indore.
Officials first gave them notices explaining what needed to be fixed.
The businesses were given time to make the required improvements.
Officials said the problems were not properly corrected.
They also said the replies from the businesses were not satisfactory.
Because of this, the businesses’ food licences were suspended.
The businesses must remove perishable food and stop selling or handling food until the suspension ends.
Indore’s Food Safety Administration suspended the licences of three establishments on Monday.
The affected establishments are Headly Pizza, BigBasket, and Social Indore.
Officials said the businesses failed to correct food-safety deficiencies after receiving improvement notices.
The establishments also failed to submit satisfactory replies before the deadline.
They must remove perishable food and stop food-related operations during the suspension.
- Who
- Indore’s Food Safety Administration suspended the licences of Shri Harikrishna Group (Headly Pizza), Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt Ltd (BigBasket), and Social Indore LLP.
- What
- The three establishments had their food licences suspended after officials said they failed to address food-safety deficiencies.
- When
- The suspension orders were issued on Monday after the improvement deadlines had passed.
- Where
- The establishments are located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, including Scheme No. 54, Gemini Mall, and C-21 Business Park on MR-10.
- Why
- Officials said the establishments did not properly implement required improvements or submit satisfactory replies to earlier notices.
- Authority
- Food Safety Administration, under the Food and Drug Administration
- Legal basis
- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011
- Affected businesses
- Headly Pizza, BigBasket, and Social Indore
- Required action
- Remove all perishable food items and stop food-related business operations
- Potential consequence
- Operating during the suspension may lead to further legal action
- Licensing official
- Madhav Prasad Hasani, Licensing Authority and Designated Officer