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...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Mother Dairy launches India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment DayMother Dairy has introduced India's first naturally degradable milk pouch. This innovation will begin in Delhi-NCR on June 5. The new packa...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Stocks in news: IndiGo, Suzlon Energy, Patanjali Foods, PB Fintech, VedantaMarkets experienced significant volatility on Friday, with indices falling in the final hour due to heavy institutional selling. Several co...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
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...
31 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
PepsiCo new packaging to carry 'No Artificial Flavours or Colours' labelPepsiCo is updating its snack packaging in India. Popular brands like Lay's, Kurkure and Doritos will now clearly show 'No Artificial Flavo...
28 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Govt examining possibility to introduce standard packaging for cooking oilThe Department of Consumer Affairs is looking into standard pack sizes for cooking oils. Industry bodies raised concerns about many differe...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: From milk, onions, Blinkit deliveries to Uber fares & others, here's all that may get costlierPetrol, diesel price hike impact: Centre’s Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices may not feel massive immediately, but its ripple...
15 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Amul, Mother Dairy hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre; new rates effective May 14Leading dairy brands Amul and Mother Dairy will raise milk prices by ₹2 per litre starting May 14. This price adjustment affects various mi...
13 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
ICAI to push for curbing foreign travel, other forex-saving ways among its members, officersThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will soon ask members and officers to save foreign exchange. Initiatives include curbing fo...
12 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Oil market enters tight supply phase after years of underinvestment: Nikhil BhandariGlobal energy markets are entering a structurally tighter phase due to years of underinvestment in crude oil and refining. While renewables...
12 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
From soaps to biscuits, your grocery bill may be headed higher againDabur India anticipates price hikes in Q1 FY27 due to persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in packaging materials, driven by Mid...
08 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
West Asia Conflict: Supply chain woes hit smaller brands harder amid inflationAmid ongoing supply chain challenges and the burden of rising operational costs, smaller consumer goods players are feeling the squeeze. Th...
08 May, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Markets overlooking macro stress, says Kunal Vora amid oil and currency shockDespite a calm surface, Indian equity markets face mounting macroeconomic pressures from rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee. Exp...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Edible oil pack chaos sparks consumer deception concerns, SOPA seeks government interventionEdible oil packaging quantities are no longer standard in India. This change, implemented in January 2023, has led to consumer confusion an...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
AWL Agri Business flags 20% rise in oil-linked costs amid Middle East conflictAWL Agri Business is experiencing a 20% rise in input costs. This surge is linked to the Middle East conflict impacting fuel, chemicals, an...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST