Retail investors’ bond rush; Rapido’s angels exitHappy Thursday! Retail participation in corporate bonds is surging as platforms ramp up awareness efforts. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 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
Bengaluru founder spots a clever Rs 40 fruit-selling trick at a Tamil Nadu railway station. The psychology behind it is fascinatingA simple fruit cup sold for Rs 40 at a Trichy railway station revealed a powerful business lesson. A Bengaluru founder noticed how a tall g...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
31 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
PepsiCo new packaging to carry 'No Artificial Flavours or Colours' labelPepsiCo is updating its snack packaging in India. Popular brands like Lay's, Kurkure and Doritos will now clearly show 'No Artificial Flavo...
28 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dustFood companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, an...
27 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
26 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...
23 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
In 1908, Jacques Brandenberger was trying to save a tablecloth when he created something much biggerIn the innovative spirit of the early 20th century, Swiss inventor Jacques Brandenberger stumbled upon cellophane in 1908. This remarkable ...
19 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
NFO Update: DSP Mutual Fund announces launch of DSP Nifty FMCG ETFDSP Mutual Fund has launched a new exchange-traded fund, the DSP Nifty FMCG ETF. This fund will track the Nifty FMCG Index, offering invest...
13 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
15,000 kg fake honey worth Rs 22 lakh seized in UP. Before you add honey to your meals, try these simple tests to check its purity at homeHoney purity test: FSSAI revealed that the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearl...
11 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Your "healthy" alkaline water may not be safe: FSSAI finds black particles, unapproved substance in Gujarat factory raidThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized over Rs 31 lakh worth of alkaline water from a Gujarat-based manufacturer due t...
07 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
07 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Edible oil pack chaos sparks consumer deception concerns, SOPA seeks government interventionEdible oil packaging quantities are no longer standard in India. This change, implemented in January 2023, has led to consumer confusion an...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Flour millers' body calls for greater policy stability, stronger industry-government coordinationNavneet Chitlangia highlighted the need for stock transparency, predictable OMSS policies, export flexibility, and liquidity support to ens...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Frank talks with consumers key amid fake news: Chief executives of foods companies"Those of us who choose to obfuscate, I don't think it's in the interest of either them or the consumer. You've to be as transparent as you...
11 May, 2023, 01.05 AM IST