FSSAI notices to 8 companies over misleading names, claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, for p...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: ReportInflation is set to climb to 5.0 percent in FY27. Upside risks persist due to the West Asia conflict and a potential below-normal monsoon. ...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
India's edible oil imports up 6.7 per cent in May to 13.39 lakh tonnesIndia's edible oil imports saw a significant rise in May, reaching nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes. This increase was primarily fueled by higher s...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
How Gen Z became the most important customer in FMCGYoung consumers are now driving major decisions at established food companies. Gen-Z and millennials are influencing product development, a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
South America to ramp up India outreach despite geographyIn an era of growing diplomatic relations, South American countries are increasingly turning to India, with Argentina leading the charge by...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
India sets standard pack sizes for cooking oils to help shoppers compare pricesIndia has ordered cooking oil makers and importers to use only nine standard pack sizes. This move aims to help shoppers easily compare pri...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Mother Dairy targets 20% revenue growth to Rs 24,000 cr in FY27, eyes new marketsWith sights set on a robust 20 percent rise in turnover this fiscal year, Mother Dairy aims to surpass Rs 24,000 crore driven by heightened...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Indian refiners shift to soyoil in May as palm oil loses price advantageIndia's edible oil imports increased in May, driven by a surge in soyoil purchases. Palm oil imports saw a slight rise but remained below a...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Profit jumps 46% to Rs 524 crore despite margin pressurePatanjali Foods reported a strong rise in quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust growth in its edible oils and FMCG businesses. Wh...
31 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Govt examining possibility to introduce standard packaging for cooking oilThe Department of Consumer Affairs is looking into standard pack sizes for cooking oils. Industry bodies raised concerns about many differe...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST