Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Sugar stock limit halved from Sept 15The government has reduced the sugar dealer stock limit to two thousand quintals. This measure aims to ensure adequate availability and sta...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India seeks applications for remaining raw sugar import quotaIndia has opened up applications for its remaining raw sugar import quota, allowing eligible millers and refiners to apply for this lucrati...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
18g protein, 370 calories: Mumbai nutritionist shares PCOS-friendly methi chana kadhi recipe for a healthy mealMaintaining a balanced diet plays a vital role in effectively alleviating symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Prioritizing meals high in...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Sugar dealers’ stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoar...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Sugar rush on Dalal Street: Stocks soar up to 59% in August, but are valuations turning risky?Sugar stocks have witnessed remarkable growth on Dalal Street this August, with several firms recording substantial increases in share pric...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM CapitalThe Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather ris...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check riseSugar prices persist above sixty rupees per kilogram nationwide. Government actions have not yet curbed the significant price increase. Ret...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Sugar prices may fall soon as 3-3.5 lakh tonnes of refined sugar is expected to enter Indian marketRefined sugar stocks are entering the domestic market, helping ease supply concerns, while duty-free imports of raw sugar are expected to f...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Sugar supply likely to improve on switch to fortnightly quotaUnder the fortnightly quota, sugar mills will be required to sell at least 40% of the allocation in the first week and the remaining quanti...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Government to allocate fortnightly sugar sale quota to mills from September to prevent artificial scarcityRetail sugar prices are easing as ex-mill rates decline significantly. The government will now allocate sugar fortnightly to mills from Sep...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Jaggery prices jump 25% in fortnight, sweets set to cost moreJaggery prices have increased significantly in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh recently. This surge is driven by a government crackdown and e...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Your Onam Sadya may be hiding 2,500 calories: Nutritionist suggests what to cut from your traditional festive mealOnam Sadya is a festive highlight, but the traditional Kerala feast can contain 1,500 to 2,500 calories, according to Dr Veena Choodamani. ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
No sugar, no jaggery, just 30 calories: Mumbai fitness coach shares healthy motichoor laddoo recipeDiscover a healthier twist on the beloved motichoor laddoos thanks to Mumbai fitness coach Vanshika Khurana. With only 30 calories per serv...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
22 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST