Govt flags off NCCF, NAFED vans to sell onions at Rs 35 per kgThe government is also using rail and road networks to move buffer onions from producing regions to major consumption centres.
27 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Centre starts onion sale in capital at Rs 35/kg, 44% below market priceThe government has started selling onions from its buffer stock at Rs 35 per kg. This move aims to provide relief to consumers and control ...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Sugar prices may fall soon as 3-3.5 lakh tonnes of refined sugar is expected to enter Indian marketRefined sugar stocks are entering the domestic market, helping ease supply concerns, while duty-free imports of raw sugar are expected to f...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026: 10 easy Rakhi snacks & sweets you can make in 30 minutesRaksha Bandhan Recipes 2026: Try these easy Rakhi recipes that can be made in 30 minutes, including quick sweets, snacks and festive dishes...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
India to divert 350,000 tonnes of sugar exports to local market amid shortageIndian refiners will divert 350,000 tons of sugar offshore to the domestic market. This move aims to ease a significant supply crunch and t...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Allcargo Logistics scales up its blue-collar workforce to cater to festive demandIn a strategic move, Allcargo Logistics plans to raise its blue-collar workforce by twenty percent. This decision aims to strengthen its ex...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddyIndian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered re...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Minimum wage hikes add to cost pressures for retailers and gig firms ahead of festive seasonCompanies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, a...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India eases raw sugar import rules as it cracks down on hoardingThe government has extended the processing window for duty-free raw sugar imports. This move aims to increase domestic sugar availability b...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Blinkit to freeze new product launches amid festive rushBlinkit’s decision to pause new products launched on its platform comes as quick commerce and ecommerce platforms prepare for the festive s...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India could overtake China in affluent consumers by 2036: Report reveals how 8.2 crore more Indians could enter the high-spending consumer classIndia's affluent consumer population is set to exceed China's by 2036, a shift that could significantly reshape global spending patterns ov...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Sugar production hit by Red Rot disease, El Nino; govt taking measures: Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi said the Centre is taking measures to manage sugar availability and rising prices ahead of the festival season...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Festive hiring boom shifts to tier II and III cities as demand surgesTemporary hiring for festivals is now expanding beyond major Indian cities. Tier II and Tier III markets are experiencing faster growth in ...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Gold gets its glitter back as Indian buyers return ahead of wedding and festive seasonIndia’s gold demand is recovering after June’s price correction, with jewellery purchases, imports and retailer stocking picking up ahead o...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Smartphone prices rise as memory costs surge: Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, OnePlus hike ratesSmartphone prices are increasing due to higher component costs for manufacturers. Several brands like Realme and Samsung have already raise...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
FMCG, auto and consumer companies step up festive marketing spends by up to 20%Indian consumer companies are increasing festive marketing budgets by up to 20% as demand shows signs of strengthening and dealers build in...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST