Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Reliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facilityMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of Reliance Retail warehouses after inspections showed safety violations. T...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
FMCG stocks lost their tag of defensive stocks, will they get it back? 7 FMCG stocks with an upside potential of up to 32%Those who have been following the market for long know this: When there is nervousness on the street, money instinctively moves towards a p...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
FDA suspends licences of warehouses of Reliance Consumer, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato HyperpureMaharashtra FDA has taken action against five warehouses for selling expired food products worth over Rs 48 lakh. Inspections revealed seri...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Expired food back on sale? Reliance Consumer, Zomato, Blinkit under Maharashtra FDA scannerFIR has been filed against officials of Reliance Consumer Products and Zomato Hyperpure. This action follows food stock seizures worth Rs 4...
17 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
FSSAI issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart, Gemini Edibles over misleading claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued notices to three companies for misleading health claims. Gemini Edibles & Fats Indi...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
DA hike after Dussehra? Will government announce dearness allowance increase after October 20?Central government employees are anticipating a dearness allowance increase following the cabinet meeting scheduled for October 21. The gov...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Wholesale inflation hits series high of 11.4% in September as fuel, food prices surgeIndia's wholesale inflation reached 11.4% in September, significantly increasing from 9.9% in August. Rising prices of fuel, food, and manu...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
'Small' pains: Inflation squeeze likely to choke FMCG volume growth againIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector is under pressure as inflation reshapes how consumers spend their money. Rather than splurging on...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
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...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Govt not only 'stealing' votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflationCongress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that inflation is rising, impacting essential goods and public savings. Food inflation surged to ...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India’s office hubs turn into retail hotspots as developers tap captive shoppersOffice clusters in cities like Gurugram and Mumbai are increasingly becoming retail hubs that serve employees. Retail spaces within office ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST