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El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
Livestock industry demands 1.5 million tonnes soymeal imports amid price surgeIndia's livestock sector faces rising feed costs. Farmers are urging the government to permit soybean meal imports. Domestic prices have su...
Mother Dairy targets 20% revenue growth to Rs 24,000 cr in FY27, eyes new marketsWith sights set on a robust 20 percent rise in turnover this fiscal year, Mother Dairy aims to surpass Rs 24,000 crore driven by heightened...
Indian refiners shift to soyoil in May as palm oil loses price advantageIndia's edible oil imports increased in May, driven by a surge in soyoil purchases. Palm oil imports saw a slight rise but remained below a...
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Profit jumps 46% to Rs 524 crore despite margin pressurePatanjali Foods reported a strong rise in quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust growth in its edible oils and FMCG businesses. Wh...
India may have found a new export tailwindIndia's weakening rupee is boosting export competitiveness. This adjustment helps Indian goods and services become more affordable globally...
Withdraw fuel VAT to ease prices, NCP (SP) leader urges Maharashtra govtJayant Patil, a senior NCP (SP) leader, has appealed to the Maharashtra government. He wants the state to immediately remove VAT and surcha...
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
India can’t escape global oil shock; fuel prices hurting economy, says former BPCL execIndia's economy is significantly impacted by the global oil shock, with crude prices surging by nearly 60%. Former BPCL Marketing Director ...
Edible oil industry body calls for boosting output, adopting modern farming amid West Asia crisisIndia's edible oil imports are a significant economic concern. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India urges increased domestic oilsee...
India's edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge, industry body saysIndia's edible oil imports increased by 3 per cent in the last fiscal year owing significant to a boost from duty-free shipments from Nepal...
Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India's trade outlook: CrisilThe escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for India’s economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and...
India's demand-side push could build USD 37.8 billion forex shield as high oil prices threaten fiscal stability: Brickwork RatingsWith crude prices likely to stay above USD 100 per barrel for the rest of 2026 and the rupee under pressure near INR 95/USD, Brickwork Rati...