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CAFE-III gives auto industry investment clarity, supports cleaner technology adoption: Industry ExpertsIndustry leaders have welcomed India’s CAFE-III norms, saying the five-year framework provides automakers with greater policy certainty for...- Haier, Godrej, Blue Star failed to detect fake e-waste recycling claims, India notice showsIndian tax authorities have identified major appliance companies incorrectly claiming tax credits for non-existent e-waste processing servi...
- Vertex in funding talks with RapidCanvas, Supernova to sharpen AI focus: SourcesThe investor is looking to sharpen its focus on AI after consumer investments in India, they said. Vertex is likely to invest around $20 mi...
- Cheaper at pumps, costlier in bulk: Jio-bp, Nayara cap diesel sales; PSUs may follow: ReportJio-bp and Nayara Energy have capped diesel purchases at their petrol pumps as industrial and bulk buyers shift to cheaper retail fuel, wid...
- Women tip the scale as weight-loss boom reaches tier-II citiesWhile startups such as General Catalyst-backed Voy and Mumbai-based Metago are seeing higher demand from women, Elevate Now, backed by Tita...
- Milind Deora backs FSSAI crackdown, says one year is fair for food cos to shift to new labellingFood companies in India are expected to transition to front-of-pack nutrition labeling over the next year. The FSSAI proposed a system incl...
- FSSAI proposes single-phase food warning labels, gives industry one-year transition timeThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India intends to implement new front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations. Food Business Opera...
- Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
- 'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food DepartmentUttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration will require sweets to display a 'Use by Date'. This measure focuses on open or loose s...
- Textiles ministry plans 5,000-10,000 new exporters in 2-3 yearsThe textiles ministry plans to identify 5,000-10,000 new exporters across districts over the next 2-3 years to boost India’s global textile...
- Robert Downey Jr. launched a coffee company built on mental health support in 2024; today, its packaging links directly to national crisis helplinesRobert Downey Jr. entered the coffee business in 2024 with Happy Products, a company built around a message that goes beyond coffee. The br...
- You may soon buy motor insurance via Bima Sugam when buying a new car; dealers can't deny cashless repairs if IRDA proposals are implementedIRDAI's proposed reforms could revolutionize motor insurance purchases, making them more transparent and customer-friendly. With direct dig...
- FM Nirmala Sitharaman rejects UPI MDR 'misconception,' says charge won't be passed to consumersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the Merchant Discount Rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will not be passed to consumer...
- Ministry of Finnace to engage with banks and traders to allay Merchant Discount Rate concernsIn an effort to shield consumers from additional Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges, the finance ministry is set to consult with the Indi...
- Proposed 0.4% UPI merchant fee will not be passed to consumers: ReportGovernment sources clarified that the proposed merchant fee on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not affect consumers. National Payments...
- VCs work up an appetite for new-age kitchen startupsInvestors say kitchen brands are witnessing the premiumisation trend seen in categories such as beauty, mattresses, furniture, and home app...
- Over 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat recalled nationwide over false USDA inspection mark. Here's what consumers should be aware ofA massive recall of meat products has been announced following improper inspections and counterfeit USDA markings, impacting over 167,000 p...
- Karnataka to expand food safety drive to street vendors, host national conclave in OctoberKarnataka's government intends to enhance its food-safety enforcement, concentrating on street-food vendors' hygiene and safe practices. An...
- Sunscreen grows from niche to staple on India’s beauty shelf as buyers tripleSunscreen use in India has more than tripled, reaching 14.3 million households. This growth is fueled by hotter weather and increased consu...
- Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla IndiaOrkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear...
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