India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...

India’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...

India's retail inflation reached 4.8% in August, its highest level since January. Wholesale inflation also climbed to 9.9%, driven by fuel ...

Average sugar prices stayed below Rs 60 per kg for four days. Government measures and imports helped ease prices after recent increases. Fe...

Wholesale prices increased to 9.9% year-on-year in August from 9.8% in July. Fuel and power inflation rose significantly, driven by mineral...

Brands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...

Quick commerce platforms are expanding beyond groceries to include electronics and beauty products. Flipkart Minutes is focusing on non-gro...

Maharashtra FDA has intensified food safety enforcement across the state. Eleven food manufacturing units in Thane were raided, seizing pro...

India's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India c...

Raw sugar futures have reached their highest level since March 2025. Strong Indian import demand and Brazilian supply disruptions are drivi...

Indian sugar mills are asked to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming festival season. Domestic mills are seeking to import nearly 800,...

Delhi's Food Safety Department destroyed over 2,800 kg of unsafe food products. Inspections occurred in major markets, focusing on festive ...

Rising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling...

Consumer goods companies are planning price hikes due to high sugar costs. Bikaji Foods is already implementing a two percent increase on i...

Two-wheeler companies face complex rural stocking challenges for the upcoming festive season. Rural markets account for over half of indust...

Maharashtra FDA now requires prior permission for organizing religious and social food events. Organizers must provide caterer and ingredie...

India's food regulator is considering a central rule to ban analogue paneer. The FSSAI is also preparing to prohibit unhealthy foods near s...