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FSSAI issues notices to Bikanervala, Marico, Param Dairy on consumer complaints, law violationIn a social media post, Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has issued notices to several food business operators ...
Centre to deploy over 100 officers for VB-G RAM G rollout from July 1Over 100 area officers are being deployed nationwide to aid states and Union Territories in implementing the VB-G RAM G Act from July 1. Th...
Hero MotoCorp plans to expand flex-fuel capability up to E100, bets on multi-fuel futureHero MotoCorp is embracing a multi-fuel future, planning to extend its flex-fuel vehicle capabilities to E100. The company is also investin...
Govt targets 69% jump in FY27 rural road constructionIndia plans to construct 26,474 kilometers of rural roads this financial year. This target marks a significant 69% increase in road buildin...
Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
Nifty upside limited, but stock-specific opportunities remain: Pramod AmtheIndian equities face headwinds from inflation and monsoon uncertainty, yet opportunities exist. Pramod Amthe of InCred Capital highlights s...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for man...
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in MayEconomists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and ...
Supply curbs bulk buyers shut out of retail fuel networkThe government has restricted bulk diesel purchases from retail stations to 200 litres per customer and banned reselling to prevent diversi...
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...
PM Modi-led govt's 12 years in power are 'transformational for industry': Maruti Suzuki chairmanMaruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. He stated these policies have transformed Indi...
Honasa shares jump 6% on Rs 5,500 crore revenue target by FY31. What is Goldman Sachs saying?Honasa Consumer shares surged after the company outlined a revenue target of ₹5,500 crore by FY31. The guidance implies an annual growth ra...
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...