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NEW DELHI: India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, has no plans to curb sugar exports, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday (April 7), as a fall in domestic consumption partly offset lower-than-expected output. The South Asian country has allowed exports of 1.59 million metric tonnes on the assumption production would exceed local demand. However, output is projected to fall below consumption for a second consecutive year due to weaker cane yields in the biggest producing st ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 7 (UNI) union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said that India has extended the plank of the Swadeshi (self reliance) in attaining total Food Security for feeding her 140 crore plus population. Addressing the first regional agriculture conference of the western states here, the Minister said, "In the present day global scenario, dependency on others (nations) to feed our population is not an ideal situation, not even a viable state. "That is why Prime Minister Naren ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Tuesday said there is no proposal to ban sugar exports to boost domestic supply and that the government is considering industry's demand to increase minimum selling price of sweetener. The secretary said sugar prices have remained stable and rates are unlikely to jump going forward because of sufficient domestic supply. He also informed that a committee of government officials has been set up to consider ways to utilise the surplus manufa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing t ...Read More >
Over the past few weeks, six other Indian LPG vessels from the Gulf region -- Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Elm and BW Tyr -- have reached Indian shores. The movement of these vessels comes amid growing concerns over energy supplies. India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, is facing one of its worst energy crises in decades due to the strategic blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war between Iran and the US-Israel. India, before the war, relied on imports for 60 ...Read More >
The government on Monday said prices of essential commodities remain stable despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, asserting that there has been no "unusual volatility" and that it is closely monitoring both wholesale and retail markets across the country. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Anupam Mishra, additional secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, said the Centre is "keeping a close watch on the food security situation in the country" amid global uncertainties. Also R ...Read More >
New Delhi: The impact of the Middle East war in March hit India's services activity, dragging down to a 14-month low of 57.5, but demand remained resilient, led by new export orders across the country. Indicating a loss of momentum in the sector, the cost pressures, however, rose sharply with firms reporting the fastest increase in input prices in nearly four years, a private survey showed on Monday. As per the survey, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India services PMI business activity index fell ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Security Breach: Masked Man ...Read More >
A Nuvama report said the edible oils and agri-linked consumer staples sector outlook remains positive, driven by strong volume growth and improving demand across industrial segments. "Overall volumes to grow ~13% YoY led by strong growth in Edible Oils and Industry Essentials segments," the report said, with edible oils such as soybean, mustard, rice bran and palm oil leading the upcycle. The outlook for the edible oils and agri-linked consumer staples sector remains constructive, led by strong ...Read More >
Meta description - India's service sector growth slowed to a 14-month low in March 2026. It gives the right sign, eases the demand, and moderates financial momentum overall. India's services sector lost steam for the second straight month in March. It is recording its slowest growth in over a year as demand weakened and inflationary pressures have strengthened amid the constant Iran conflict. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, collected by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 last month f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. "We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, three times the buffer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. "We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, ...Read More >
Wipro -- the Indian tech giant founded by billionaire Azim Premji -- is buying the IT unit of Olam Group for $375 million as the Singapore-based company moves to re-organize its operations and focus on its core agricultural commodities business. Under the deal, which is subject to customary closing conditions, Bangalore-based Wipro will buy Olam's entire stake in its IT and digital services unit, Mindsprint, in cash. Following the acquisition, Wipro will provide Olam IT services for eight years ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The outlook for the edible oils and agri-linked consumer staples sector remains constructive, led by strong volume growth in core categories and improving demand dynamics across industrial segments, according to a recent research report by Nuvama. The sector is witnessing a demand-led upcycle, with edible oils emerging as the primary growth engine. Volume growth in this segment is expected to remain robust, supported by steady consumption across key categories ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's services activity expanded at the slowest pace in more than a year in March amid intensification in cost pressures, final data compiled by S&P Global showed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI dropped 57.5 in March from 58.1 in February. Nonetheless, a score above 50.0 indicates expansion. The flash score was 57.2. Total new orders grew at the slowest pace since early 2025, and output was constrained by the detrimental impact of the Middle East war on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India's services sector growth momentum rose at the softest pace in 14 months in March, mirroring the slowdown in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March, amid the weakest rises in new business and activity since January 2025. In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth amid a stable demand environment in the March quarter of FY26, posting a healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern. The makers, such as Marico, Dabur and AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar), have reported growth in both volumes and value, driven by pricing actions, category momentum and resilient domestic consumption, and growth from international markets e ...Read More >
Bikaner, known for its namkeen industry, exports large quantities of snacks, spices and other products to countries in the Gulf region and Europe. However, exporters said, the war has led to delays, rising freight costs and container shortages, affecting exports and imports. "Freight charges have increased sharply due to the war, and raw material prices are also rising. The cost of edible oil has gone up by around 20 per cent in the last one month, which is directly impacting production," he s ...Read More >
Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner, which means you'll (likely) be baring more skin than usual. And let's be real, no one wants to be dealing with painful razor bumps or burns, or even nicks and cuts. So why not upgrade a step in your shower routine to something more luxurious that can also help with preventing shave-related irritation? You'll never look at shaving creams the same way again once you've given shave oils a try, and here's why. Why are shave oils a good alter ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to implement a fresh round of price increases starting in the first quarter of FY27. As per a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities, a sharp rise in crude oil prices and a weakening Rupee have significantly increased input cost pressures, ending a period of relative price stability for the sector. The report forecasts price hikes of at least 3 to 4 per cent in Q1FY27 if the current inflation in r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Demand for refined sunflower oil in India is expected to decline by around 10 per cent in the current fiscal due to supply chain disruptions and rising prices, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. The report said the decline in volumes will be driven by twin headwinds, disruptions in supply chains due to the ongoing West Asia conflict and higher prices resulting from increased logistics costs. These factors are likely to push consumers towards cheaper alter ...Read More >
April 2 (Reuters) - Indian consumer firm Marico (MRCO.NS), opens new tab on Thursday said it expects to clock double-digit year-on-year percentage growth in operating profit in the fourth-quarter, aided by stable consumer demand. The maker of Saffola oils and Parachute haircare products said it has witnessed a gradual uptick in consumption across categories after several quarters of tepid demand from customers in urban areas, following reductions in goods and services tax in September. Marico ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) India's refined sunflower oil sales volume is expected to decline about 10 per cent in the current fiscal due to supply-chain disruptions triggered by the Middle East conflict and rising prices that are likely to drive consumers towards cheaper alternatives, a report said on Thursday. Indian refined sunflower oil volume is poised to decline 10 per cent in the current fiscal, due to twin headwinds that will dampen demand, Crisil Ratings said in a report. Firstly, supply-chai ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala have accused the Narendra Modi-led Central government and the BJP of burdening people with rising prices, alleging that the public is facing an unprecedented "pocket-picking". In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders said the BJP had promised "acche din" but has instead delivered a "costly regime". They demanded that Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Thursday and secured several key approvals from the Central government for providing relief to farmers in the state. During the meeting, CM Yadav raised various issues related to agriculture and rural development in the state. Following the discussion, several farmer-centric decisions were taken that are expected to provide major relief to farmer ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Cachar district administration has imposed prohibitory measures along sensitive areas of the Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent illegal movement and maintain law and order, officials said on Tuesday. District Magistrate Mridul Yadav, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), ordered restrictions on the movement of people from sunset to sunrise within a one-kilometre zone along the international border in Cachar. The move comes amid concerns over unaut ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wholesale prices stayed in deflation territory for the second straight month at 0.3% in November, as food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas were cheaper compared with a year earlier, official data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI), however, gained marginally from October, when it fell 1.2% on year, because of a seasonal uptick in the prices of some food items. Retail inflation, meanwhile, accelerated marginally to 0.71% in November from ...Read More >
The Prime Minister also urged people to participate in Chhath Puja festivities, stating, "Wherever you are in the world, if you have a chance, try to participate in Chhath Puja. I bow down to Chhathi Maiya. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath, especially to the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: "Komaram Bheem Ji left an indelible mark on the hearts of countless people, especially the tribal community. He instilled new strength in those fighting against the Nizam's atrocities," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. He said this while addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Welcoming to 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said these days, the entire country is immersed in the festive spirit. "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large ...Read More >
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