Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impa...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdicts also come with some stark warnings2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision marks the fourth conse...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisionsRBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to uphold its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent, a choice made after cons...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook & GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speechRBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent, reflecting a ca...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Piyush Goyal likely to visit US for G20 trade ministers meet next monthPiyush Goyal, India's Commerce Minister, will travel to the United States, participating in the pivotal G20 Trade Ministerial meeting. His ...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
McDonald’s Q2 profit rises despite slowdown in US sales growthMcDonald’s posted higher second-quarter profit and revenue, though sales growth in its US market slowed as cautious consumers curbed spendi...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Food prices largely stable, edible oils see sharp rise: GovernmentRetail prices for pulses and cereals remained stable due to increased food grain production. Vegetable prices saw minimal seasonal variatio...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India's edible oil imports hit 10-month peak in July on higher palm buying, dealers sayIndia's edible oil imports surged to a ten-month high in July. Refiners increased palm oil and soyoil purchases to replenish inventories. H...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
India bans sale of some Diageo, Inbrew whiskies and rum over flavouringIndia's food safety regulator has banned popular whiskies and rums from Diageo and Inbrew. These beverages were found to use artificial fla...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Global brands like Apple, Unilever hail India as top growth market in June quarterSeveral global consumer goods corporations, including prominent players like Apple and Unilever, delivered outstanding results in the June ...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Fintechs chase new revenue; Flipkart’s food delivery launchHappy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new products. This and more in today’s ETte...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to testIndian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consum...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
5 World Market themes for the week aheadGlobal markets face significant turbulence this week from multiple sources. AI-linked stocks are experiencing unprecedented volatility as i...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Mamdani plans to offer 30% discount on meat and produce at city-owned grocery storesNew York City plans government-owned grocery stores to combat rising food prices. These five shops will offer a thirty percent discount on ...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST