Government to allocate fortnightly sugar sale quota to mills from September to prevent artificial scarcityRetail sugar prices are easing as ex-mill rates decline significantly. The government will now allocate sugar fortnightly to mills from Sep...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Assam moves to streamline agarwood industry, boost exports and downstream manufacturingAssam is moving to expand its agarwood industry by simplifying regulations, speeding up export permissions and strengthening cultivation, p...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.26 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
Sugar prices rise over Rs 1 per kg for second consecutive day to Rs 65 amid festive demandRetail sugar prices increased for a second day due to higher festive demand. Ex-mill rates have fallen significantly after the government a...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.12 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
Sugar prices rise by nearly Re 1 per kg to about Rs 64Sugar prices rose by nearly Re 1 per kg to Rs 63.97 in the retail market on August 25, despite recent government steps to curb the surge. T...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Grey roots showing? Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic’s hairstylist shares 4 low-maintenance ways to cover silver strandsManaging grey hair doesn't have to be a chore. Celebrity stylist Julien Farel, who has worked with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic emphasiz...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
India's sugar mills, refiners seen importing just half of duty-free quotaIndian sugar mills may import only half the allowed raw sugar quota. Falling domestic prices have reduced the profitability of these planne...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
RBI proposal to curb NBFCs' revolving credit may choke MSME funding, says industry body FISMEFISME has urged the RBI to reconsider its proposal to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit, warning that a blanket ban could disrupt wo...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Helen Mirren: "Women were just so terrified of having white or gray hair because it immediately put them into a different category. So, why not just embrace it?..." - Oscar-winning actress on aging gracefully, beauty and self-confidenceHelen Mirren often openly embraces her natural silver hair, questioning negative views on ageing. She believes women should welcome grey ha...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Govt removes restrictions on wheat exports; Robust export demand for Indian wheat from BangladeshIndia has lifted its four-year ban on wheat and wheat product exports. This move is expected to help temper rising global prices for the st...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Consumer giants' forex earnings shine despite gobal woesLeading Indian manufacturers significantly increased exports in the last fiscal year. These companies collectively achieved net foreign exc...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India lifts export ban on wheat flour, related products with immediate effectThe Central Government has lifted the export ban on wheat flour and related products. This policy amendment allows for immediate overseas s...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Shenaz Treasury recently squeezed ‘shampoo with zero chemicals’ from a flower. Experts reveal truth about ‘nature’s shampoo’: ‘It can work as a conditioner, but…’Bollywood actress Shenaz Treasury was recently seen gushing over ‘nature’s shampoo', which you can just squeeze directly from a flower and ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 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
India’s sugar stockpile set to shrink as output estimate falls: GovtIndia's sugar production estimate has fallen significantly, impacting opening stocks for the new season. This lower output is expected to m...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Russia to receive almost 270,000 tons of refined fuel from Asia in August, data showsRussia is importing nearly 270,000 tons of refined fuels from Asia this August. These shipments are occurring via ship-to-ship transfers to...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST