Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Airlines' fuel, vehicle replacement & roadways in focus as Cabinet announces key decisions worth Rs 30,290 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in bu...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Your "healthy" alkaline water may not be safe: FSSAI finds black particles, unapproved substance in Gujarat factory raidThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized over Rs 31 lakh worth of alkaline water from a Gujarat-based manufacturer due t...
07 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
01 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Only Elon Musk can fire himself from SpaceX, filing showsSpaceX's upcoming IPO filing reveals Elon Musk holds ultimate control over his CEO and chairman roles. He can only be removed with his own ...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Edible oil pack chaos sparks consumer deception concerns, SOPA seeks government interventionEdible oil packaging quantities are no longer standard in India. This change, implemented in January 2023, has led to consumer confusion an...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
'Rs 17 LPA not worth it': IIT Delhi graduate quits bank job, says 'can’t sell peace of mind for a salary package'A 24-year-old IIT Delhi graduate resigned from a high-paying banking job, citing a toxic work culture that eroded his health and peace of m...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
India food regulator 'spills the tea' on what counts as the real thingThe FSSAI has mandated that only beverages derived from Camellia sinensis can be labelled as "tea" in India. This clarification aims to pre...
25 Dec, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
Norms for sustainable packaging soonThe standards will have specifications about what kind of material including, plastic, paper, board, pulp metal and glass can be used in pa...
04 Jan, 2023, 01.09 AM IST
Food companies may be forced to change printing normsToluene, a chemical used in paint thinners, has been known to cause liver and kidney damage in humans. Studies have revealed that toluene c...
23 Mar, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
Separate norms on the cards for food packagingThe re-use of tin and plastic cans are disallowed, especially for packaging edible oil and fat and there are specific rules for packaging o...
14 Oct, 2017, 01.48 AM IST
Startups compensation packages skew severance pay packsWhen Infosys board dished out a severance pay of 20 months for Rajiv Bansal, it caused a lot of heartburn in India Inc. as having upset ind...
18 Feb, 2017, 01.15 PM IST
Global standards for food safety set for revisionAs many as 185 countries, including India and the European Union, are likely to adopt new food safety and quality standards.
08 Jul, 2015, 11.36 AM IST
New standard packaging norms for FMCG cos from Nov: GovtFollowing complaints regarding unfair reduction in quantity of packaged products, the govt has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commod...
21 Aug, 2012, 05.28 PM IST
- IFRS may spark changes in pay structure for top executives
As India Inc gears up for convergence with globally-accepted accounting norms, organisations may restructure the compensation packages of t...
20 Sep, 2008, 01.27 AM IST
- Awareness campaign for food vendors
The Government is planning to launch a major campaign across 15 cities including metros to make street food vendors aware about standard qu...
26 Jul, 2006, 02.47 PM IST