Rising maize diversion for ethanol production may fuel food inflationOil marketing companies have increased maize demand for ethanol, which is raising concerns for animal feed costs and inflation. Maize price...
09 Nov, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture an...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Centre allows five southern states to impose stock limits on rice, paddy; tightens vigil on holdingsFive southern states can impose stock limits on rice and paddy until January 31, 2027, to control prices. Traders and retailers must now di...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priorityIndia faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situati...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREFIndia may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethano...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Rs 30 per kg rice gets no takers in fair price shops, claims PMK chief AnbumaniChennai's subsidized rice scheme at Rs 30 per kg has reportedly seen poor sales figures recently. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss indicated...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approachMany residents in Tehran are increasingly anxious as threats of war loom ahead of elections in the U.S. and Israel. Iranian leadership rema...
25 Oct, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Uneven rains may keep price of spices elevatedSouthern India is currently grappling with challenges in spice production, primarily due to uneven monsoon patterns and parched soil, which...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
US stocks: US market ends down sharply; worries about AI trade and high oil prices weighWall Street faced a sharp decline on Friday as AI-related technology stocks came under renewed pressure. Concerns regarding debt-laden AI i...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
- US stocks: S&P 500 muted as AI concerns hit chip stocks; bank gains lift Dow
The S&P 500 showed little movement as semiconductor stocks decreased due to AI-related concerns and market pressures. Gains in banking stoc...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district
Victor Martinez hosts a Spanish-language radio show in Allentown, focusing on Latino voters' concerns about the economy. Listeners express ...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Canada Grocery Benefit 2026: Thanksgiving turkey dinner for family of 4 costs $35.72, up 10% from 2025; how families can cut grocery costsRecent data reveals that Canadians are benefiting from a 25% increase in the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Despite this, the esc...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq reach record closing highs as focus pivots to earnings
The US stock market finished on a high note, buoyed by stabilizing crude prices and easing Treasury yields, offering much-needed relief to ...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.44 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