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Centre allows five southern states to impose stock limits on rice, paddy; tightens vigil on holdingsFive southern states can impose stock limits on rice and paddy until January 31, 2027, to control prices. Traders and retailers must now di...
Sugar production rises to 12.85 lakh tonnes, 184 mills begin operations: ISMASugar production during the current season has reached 12.85 lakh tonnes, against 3.20 lakh tonnes produced by the corresponding date last ...
AISTA seeks 35% hike in minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42/kg , backs government cane FRPAISTA has urged the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar amid ongoing protests by farmers. The association supports the c...
FSSAI accuses PepsiCo of ‘duping’ consumers by marketing Sting, Adrenaline Rush as 'energy drinks'FSSAI has told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo India deliberately markets its Sting Energy and Adrenaline Rush beverages as energy drinks...
Sugar prices jump Rs 4/kg in a month, rise Rs 12-13 over year despite supply stepsSugar prices in India have risen significantly over the past month in both retail and wholesale markets. Retail prices have now reached Rs ...
Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priorityIndia faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situati...
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
Zero-sugar drinks hit the sweet spot as sales double for PepsiCo and Coca-Cola in Sept qtrDuring the July-September 2026 quarter, consumer demand for zero-sugar and low-sugar beverages significantly increased across India. PepsiC...
Sam Altman is a vegetarian who hates protein shakes. Here's what he eats to stay productiveOpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a vegetarian since childhood, says he dislikes protein shakes but drinks them to meet his nutritional needs. He take...
Drug-free treatment for diabetes and obesity may become possible as scientists develop a wireless device that detects high blood sugar levels and removes excess sugar from bloodstreamDiabetes treatment news: A team of scientists from France and Switzerland developed a wireless electronic device to manage diabetes. This d...
New-age beauty brands enjoy revenue glow-upNew-age beauty and personal care brands in India demonstrated impressive revenue growth in fiscal year 2026. Companies like Foxtale and Inn...
Varun Beverages Q3 net profit rises 13% YoY, but margins fallVarun Beverages recorded a substantial net profit increase of 13.5% for the quarter ending September 2026. Although there was strong revenu...
Varun Beverages shares fall over 4% as Q3 margin pressure weighs despite a 33% YoY revenue growthVarun Beverages reported strong Q3 CY2026 revenue, profit and volume growth, but its shares fell as higher packaging costs weighed on margi...
Low-sugar fizz, high-cost squeeze: Varun Beverages battles margin pressureVarun Beverages reported a contraction in gross and EBITDA margins during Q3 CY2026 despite strong revenue growth. The company's revenue fr...
India may import more food, feed and farm commodities as drought hits cropsAmid predictions of drought in India this financial year, food and agricultural imports are anticipated to rise sharply. With serious reduc...
Hindustan Unilever Limited backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt and sugarHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has expressed support for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) proposed food labelling r...
Sugar season 2026–27 begins on schedule, nearly 107 mills commence operations across India: ISMAIn Maharashtra, the country’s largest sugar-producing state, close to 87 mills have commenced operations. More mills are expected to start ...
ISMA says 107 sugar mills begin crushing operations so far, enough stock to meet domestic demandNearly 110 sugar mills have begun operations for the 2026-27 sugar marketing year in several states. The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufact...
Sugar stocks: Short-term pain is real; has the long-term case broken? 7 stocks from the sugar-ethanol ecosystemThough this year's ethanol tender leaves sugar out, the long-term blending roadmap still points to rising ethanol use. The move is aimed at...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar urges sugar mills to be large-hearted towards cane growersChief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to sugar mill proprietors to tackle the persistent disputes over cane pricing. He stressed that f...