India warns nationals against using Malaysia visa-free entry to seek jobsIndia's High Commission in Kuala Lumpur issued a stern advisory to its citizens. The commission noted a rise in Indians misusing visa-free ...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
FMCG firms to hold prices despite rise in commodity costs; prioritise volume growthFMCG cos are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Bulk sugar users get 30-day stock limit extension for imported sugarThe Department of Food and Public Distribution has relaxed stock limits for bulk sugar users. This change applies to companies consuming ov...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India’s ‘sugar high’ warrants caution on RBI hikes, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jahangir Aziz saysJPMorgan's Jahangir Aziz suggests India's economy is experiencing a temporary "sugar high" from past stimulus. He believes markets are anti...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Average sugar retail price rules below Rs 60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevatedAverage sugar prices stayed below Rs 60 per kg for four days. Government measures and imports helped ease prices after recent increases. Fe...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
What’s in a word? For India's FMCG brands, it's increasingly everythingIndian regulators are intensifying scrutiny over misleading food product claims. Companies now face legal challenges for unsubstantiated ma...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Food and beverage cos rush to revise recipes ahead of warning labelsFood and beverage makers are proactively reducing sugar, salt, and fats in their products. This reformulation effort is happening well befo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
SC junks per-serve labelling plea, calls FSSAI's phased FOPL rollout 'ambiguous'; seeks timeline in 10 daysSupreme Court rejected the packaged food industry's plea for per-serve measurements. The court asked the FSSAI to justify its two-phase imp...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks clarity from FSSAI on science, design and rollout of food warning labelsThe Supreme Court seeks detailed answers from the Centre and FSSAI regarding proposed food warning labels. Questions cover scientific basis...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
From Maggi to Thums Up, India's food debate turns to what global brands sell hereIndia's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India c...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Sweet trouble: Sugar prices surge to 17-month high as govt warns mills against festival hoardingRaw sugar futures have reached their highest level since March 2025. Strong Indian import demand and Brazilian supply disruptions are drivi...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
FSSAI open to stricter warning labels as SC presses for food safetyIndia's food regulator is open to stricter food labelling measures now. The Supreme Court questioned the regulator's initial two-phased app...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Govt asks sugar mills to ensure adequate supplies during festivals, keep prices 'reasonable'Indian sugar mills are asked to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming festival season. Domestic mills are seeking to import nearly 800,...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Warning needed for even single excess ingredient: Plea in SC seeks changes to FSSAI rulesIn a significant legal move, a Supreme Court petition is calling for the FSSAI's food warning labels to be implemented in full, without del...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST