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Veeramani wanted Diwali sweets but got expensive COD orders from military tanks to TVs, then an online delivery app stepped inVeeramani, a Madurai-based content creator, has finally received the Diwali sweets he originally hoped for after pranksters flooded his pub...
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
Kojagara Puja 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Significance, Rituals, History and Why Goddess Lakshmi Is Worshipped on Sharad PurnimaKojagara Puja 2026 will be observed on October 25, coinciding with Sharad Purnima. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the festival is especially...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanolSugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision im...
Chole bhature over masala peanuts, phirni over gulab jamun: Delhi nutritionist shares 6 food swaps to save calories this DiwaliDiwali celebrations often lead to indulging in sumptuous foods and sweets, which can adversely affect health. Delhi nutritionist Lovneet Ba...
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, others rally up to 8%. What’s behind the uptick?Sugar stocks, including Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar and EID Parry, rallied sharply on Tuesday as raw sugar futures remained near two-yea...
Diwali gifting gets pricier as pistachio, almond rates surge on US-Iran war, higher freight and weak rupeePrices for nuts and dry fruits have increased significantly this festive season due to supply issues. Sourcing challenges from key supplier...
India steps up palm oil buying as tax cut spurs restockingIndia is increasing its palm oil imports after reducing import duties, prompting refiners to restock. More than 200,000 tons of crude palm ...
Bank of India MF CIO Alok Singh sees banks poised for a re-rating. Here’s what could trigger itBank of India Mutual Fund CIO Alok Singh sees scope for banks to re-rate as low NPAs, healthy returns and loan growth support fundamentals....
India’s festive food exports see demand surge ahead of Diwali: TPCIIndia's food export sector anticipates robust demand for traditional and convenience items. International buyers show keen interest in proc...
Indian exporters see strong festive season orders for textiles and food products to US and EuropeIndian exporters anticipate a stronger festive season with significant order increases. Textile orders from the US for holidays have jumped...
A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation riskIndia’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
Sweet trouble: Sugar prices surge to 17-month high as govt warns mills against festival hoardingRaw sugar futures have reached their highest level since March 2025. Strong Indian import demand and Brazilian supply disruptions are drivi...
Govt asks sugar mills to ensure adequate supplies during festivals, keep prices 'reasonable'Indian sugar mills are asked to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming festival season. Domestic mills are seeking to import nearly 800,...
From viral posts to raids: How online anger is reshaping India’s food-safety crackdownSocial media outrage is driving India's food-safety crackdown across the nation. Viral posts expose hygiene issues, prompting increased gov...
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggersSugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18...
Goldman Sachs says Britannia could see biggest cost impact as sugar prices continue to soarRising sugar prices are raising concerns over higher input costs for consumer companies, with Goldman Sachs identifying Britannia Industrie...
Rakhi trade: Viksit Bharat, Nari Vandan, BrahMos new themes this year; total business could cross Rs 30,000 crore, says CAITThis year, rakhi sales are projected to approach ₹25,000 crore, with the overall festive trade, including gifts and apparel, likely surpass...