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ITC's packaged foods business crosses $2 billion in revenueITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Trump defended his stance on "no new wars," stating he never guaranteed it and that the conflict with Iran is not an "endless war...
India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility testIndia's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and ...
"What kind of India do they want?": Congress questions PM Modi's leadership; claims every section of society being "destroyed"The Indian National Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Oppositon Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack against Prime Minister...
Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...
US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, highest level in nearly 3 yearsThe PCE price index, which is the US Federal Reserve's primary measure of inflation, increased 0.4 per cent from the previous month and 3.8...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Trump’s $1.776 billion IRS settlement sparks debate as critics question legality of the compensation fundA major legal settlement involving Donald Trump and the IRS faces scrutiny. A $1.776 billion fund for alleged "weaponization" and a ban on ...
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
How war, weather & soaring costs are turning onion harvest into a loss-making nightmareMaharashtra's onion farmers are facing severe financial distress as prices plummet below production costs due to bumper arrivals, unseasona...
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
Can China's Xi rescue Trump from a bruising West Asia war?Donald Trump seeks a significant win from his upcoming China trip to bolster his reputation and aid midterm election prospects. The meeting...
Vijay's transformation as 'Muthalvan' from 'Thalapathy'Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party TVK defeated the DMK in the 2026 Assembly elections...
Vijay's transformation as 'Muthalvan' from 'Thalapathy'Actor Vijay has made a remarkable leap from cinema to politics. He launched his party, TVK, and has now become Chief Minister in his debut ...
Indian truckers fret as looming diesel hikes spur panic-buyingSoutheast India is experiencing significant fuel challenges, with motorists waiting in long lines as petrol and diesel become increasingly ...
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
India's wheat production resilient despite setbacks: Agri ministryIndia's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is stable. The agriculture ministry assures resilience despite unseasonal rains and hailstor...
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...