In 1997, Gujarat man quit his job to sell vada pav for Rs 2.50 outside a posh bungalow. 30 years later, he owns the house but still runs his street-side cartAnilbhai's journey from peon at ONGC to successful vada pav seller in Surat is nothing short of inspiring. Beginning in 1997 with cherished...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Pulses prices surge: Will cheaper imports bring relief to consumers? Stakeholders dividedIndia currently imposes a 10% import duty on red lentils and chickpeas, while yellow peas attract a 30% duty.
06 Oct, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Last line of defence! How 7 Nifty stocks survived the market’s two-month bloodbathIn an unprecedented downturn, the Nifty has faced its longest losing streak in 25 years, sliding for over eight weeks as foreign investors ...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Diwali gifting gets pricier as pistachio, almond rates surge on US-Iran war, higher freight and weak rupeePrices for nuts and dry fruits have increased significantly this festive season due to supply issues. Sourcing challenges from key supplier...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Three friends, Rs 3 lakh & one chai idea: They ditched civil service preparation to start a tea outlet, today their brand has 650+ outlets & earns Rs 100 croreThree friends from Indore turned their idea of selling affordable chai into Chai Sutta Bar, a business that started with Rs 3 lakh in 2016....
05 Oct, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
‘Indian hotels have spoiled us’: Entrepreneur pays $600 for US hotel stay, shocked by what was on breakfast menuAn Indian entrepreneur’s comparison of hotel breakfasts in the US and India has sparked a debate online after he found the food options lim...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM 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
India exports 1 tonne of Bihar's makhana to GreeceIndia has successfully exported 1 tonne of makhana from Purnea to Greece and 24 tonnes of frozen food products from Sonipat to Canada. Thes...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warnsRising energy costs and El Nino conditions are challenging developing countries facing financial distress. Governments are struggling to ma...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
India steps up palm oil buying as tax cut spurs restockingIndia is increasing its palm oil imports after reducing import duties, prompting refiners to restock. More than 200,000 tons of crude palm ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Crisil lifts India FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong H1 momentumCrisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Tomato Rs 680, lemon Rs 850/kg, cucumber Rs 300 per piece: Indian in Norway compares vegetable prices with IndiaAn Indian-origin resident of Norway has drawn attention online after comparing the cost of everyday vegetables in the two countries and que...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primar...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fearsNomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures ris...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST