RBI should hike rate by 25 bps in October to counter external shocks: ReportAn SBI research report recommends the Reserve Bank of India raise interest rates. The central bank should implement a 25 basis point hike n...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA raids 11 food units in Thane, seizes Rs 20.48 lakh materialMaharashtra FDA has intensified food safety enforcement across the state. Eleven food manufacturing units in Thane were raided, seizing pro...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Mumbai ISKCON Govinda's Restaurant licence suspended after FDA finds pest infestation, raw materials not cleaned before cookingMumbai’s FDA has suspended the licence of ISKCON’s Govinda’s Restaurant after an inspection found pest infestation, uncleaned raw materials...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
India August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters pollIndia faces an anticipated spike in consumer inflation, predicting a high not seen in 20 months this August. Rising food and fuel prices ar...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India's shift to biofuels will lead to energy security, says top PM advisorIndia is accelerating its shift to alternative fuels, with biofuels such as ethanol, methanol and butanol expected to play a key role in en...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu sees big market for Arunachal’s farm, fisheries produceArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new agriculture information hub and farmers' hostel. He also flagged off e-vehic...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
India's vegetable oil imports strain port storage, delaying unloadingIndia’s aggressive edible-oil imports have clogged major ports, delaying vessel unloading by up to 10 days as storage tanks fill. At least ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Munde’s action wins public praise, but court rebukes FDA over processFDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe faces criticism after initial praise for regulatory actions. The Bombay High Court has repeatedly pulled up...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Indian FMCG stares at broadening commodity inflation and a new source of cost pressureThe raw-material cost environment for FMCG makers has become increasingly uneven in the second quarter of FY27, with prices of several agri...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
India's soyoil imports hit record high in August and palm six-month peak, dealers sayIndian refiners sharply increased edible oil imports in August to build stocks ahead of the festive season. Palm oil imports rose 7% to 780...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Economy Stable Despite Global Turbulence; El Nino Risks Loom: Finance Ministry reportIndia's economic activity and external position show relative stability amid global risks. Domestic demand continues to support economic ac...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Odisha colleges told to cut cooking oil use, skip puris, vadas and bondasOdisha colleges must reduce cooking oil consumption in their canteens. This directive follows global supply chain disruptions and geopoliti...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
In Graphics: Kitchen basket inflation is backEdible oils and eggs are also seeing higher prices. Demand for most commodities is elevated amid the onset of the festival season, even as ...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
CBIC hikes gold tariff value; check latest update on other key importsThe CBIC has kept tariff values unchanged for several imported goods. Crude palm oil and soybean oil values remain the same for importers. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST