Don’t take sugar substitutes if you want your brain to function normally and it’s a big warning for diabetic patients, an alarming study by American Academy of Neurology suggestsA recent study found a link between high artificial sweetener intake and faster cognitive decline. Participants consuming the most sweetene...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
ITC sees demand momentum sustaining in H2; bets on premiumisation and healthy productsITC anticipates strong demand in the latter half of FY26, boosted by festive celebrations. Premium and super-premium product growth is evid...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Once-a-week insulin launched in India, but doctors say it won't replace daily shots for allIndia now offers Awiqli, a new once-weekly basal insulin for diabetes patients. This drug reduces annual injections from 365 to just 52 for...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Insects in your fuel tank? ISMA responds to claims of E20-led car damage & sugarcane mixing claimsE20 petrol is safe and scientifically validated, ISMA said, dismissing claims that it damages vehicles, attracts insects, voids insurance o...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Knack Packaging shares list at 11% premium; expert sees further upsideKnack Packaging achieved a strong market debut, listing at a premium. Experts recommend holding the stock for potential further gains. Inve...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Homegrown cocoa, coconut milk, jaggery: How Bengaluru techie couple quit their jobs and built a dairy-free, organic chocolate brand from scratchA Bengaluru IT couple, Swathi Kallegundi and Balasubrahmanya PS, have built a thriving organic chocolate brand, Anuttama, over six years. L...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...
27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
161,000 affected in Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: Eligibility, payout details, and claim rules explainedThe Krispy Kreme Data Breach Settlement has drawn attention after reports confirmed a 2024 data breach affecting about 161,000 individuals ...
25 May, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Government lifts cap on sugar diversion for ethanol production starting in November 2024Starting November 1, 2024, the Union government will lift the cap on sugar diversion for ethanol production, allowing the use of cane juice...
29 Aug, 2024, 08.39 PM IST
Sugar output seen to fall 11% to 252 lakh tonnes in 2015-16However, there is no shortage of sugar in the country, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said in a written reply to Lok Sabha today.
10 May, 2016, 04.16 PM IST
Grains and sugar prices steady at wholesale centresAs per data, prices of grains and sugar during the week August 29 to 05 September, 2013 remained steady across India.
10 Sep, 2013, 01.15 PM IST
- Government monitoring sugar sales in open market to curb price rise
The Food Ministry fixes the quantity of sugar that mills would sell every month in the open market.
17 Oct, 2012, 01.41 PM IST
Sugar may hit Rs 50/kg mark soonHigher demand in the festival season could mean sugar at Rs 50/kg.
06 Jan, 2010, 03.28 AM IST
- FMC not to ban sugar futures; will scan prices
Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission (FMC) has said it does not intend to suspend futures trading in sugar in the near fut...
23 Apr, 2009, 02.34 PM IST
- CBEC on trail of sugar cos evading excise duty
Sugar mills have come under the government scanner for alleged excise duty evasion.
03 Oct, 2008, 02.02 AM IST