India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, offers zero-duty access for Indian goods, new visa pathwaysThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday, marking India's 17th operational free trade pact and opening u...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
FMCG stocks lost their tag of defensive stocks, will they get it back? 7 FMCG stocks with an upside potential of up to 32%Those who have been following the market for long know this: When there is nervousness on the street, money instinctively moves towards a p...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Import of GM soybeans into India should not be allowed at all, say processorsProcessors across India are urging the government to impose a ban on the import of genetically modified soybeans from abroad. They argue th...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India-US trade pact in last leg of legal drafting, says Piyush GoyalIndia is currently in the final stages of legal drafting for a trade agreement with the US, which is expected to be operational soon. The a...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
Markets will push the US to act constructively: Nouriel RoubiniNouriel Roubini highlighted the significance of India's emerging economy during a recent event in Dubai. As the US seeks a constructive tra...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
India's edible oil imports dip 7 pc to 15.44 lakh ton in Sep: SEAIndia's edible oil imports fell by 7 percent in September, totaling 15.44 lakh tonnes. The decline was attributed to a sharp decrease in cr...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Edible oil refiners set to clock 10-12% revenue growth in FY27 despite duty cut: ReportEdible oil refiners are projected to achieve a revenue growth of 10-12% this financial year. The recent cut in import duties on crude edibl...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Nestlé India says rising inflation, particularly food inflation, is a realityNestlé India has reported a strong 20.5% increase in sales for the September quarter. Profit after tax rose significantly due to robust vol...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Nestle India Q2 Results: Standalone profit jumps 36% YoY to Rs 1,027 crore, revenue rises 20%In the second quarter of FY27, Nestle India achieved a remarkable standalone net profit of Rs 1,027 crore, marking a substantial 36% increa...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
‘What ‘no palm oil’ labels tell consumers and what they don’tIndia cannot spend Rs 11,040 crore building a domestic oil palm economy while allowing brands to turn the same crop into a warning sign. Th...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Building the route to India: Russian oil and mineral water producers expand overseasEcooil and Akva-Kristall are strategically enhancing export ties with Indian buyers. Leveraging their strong infrastructure for production,...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
AWL Agri Business shares climb 4% as Q2 revenue rises 24% YoY, Food & FMCG posts record quarterly revenueAWL Agri Business shares rose nearly 4% after Q2 revenue grew 24% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in Food & FMCG and Industry Es...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Industry body urges cooking oil firms to pass on import duty cut to consumers as festive season nearsIndian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association calls on companies to reduce retail prices following recent government duty cuts. The duty redu...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST