US services sector cools in September, price pressures buildingThe US-Israeli war with Iran has raised prices of energy and related products and led to shortages of commodities shipped through the Strai...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
The debate is settling, the business is moving. Time to look at a larger set? 9 sugar-ethanol ecosystem stocks for the watchlistA new fuel programme is not an easy thing to implement. And it sparks intense debate. Ethanol, for instance, has taken over two decades to ...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
PepsiCo, Monster challenge India 'energy drink' label ban citing business impactPepsiCo and Monster Beverage have initiated legal action against India's food regulator regarding a recent labeling ban. The regulator's di...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
In 2013, an Australian entrepreneur ran fitness sessions from his parents' garage; years later, the brand Fitstop generated $1.2 million a weekPeter Hull was running fitness sessions from his parents’ garage in Brisbane. He had no national gym chain behind him and no obvious reason...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India cuts sugar stock holding period for dealers to 15 days to curb hoarding ahead of festivalsStarting from October 15, new regulations will limit sugar stock for dealers to 1,000 quintals nationwide. Dealers will only be allowed to ...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
In 2010, an entrepreneur started a beauty side hustle from her apartment with $1,000; 16 years later, Sugared + Bronzed had nearly 50 locations across the USA $1,000 investment, an apartment and a few pieces of tanning equipment were enough for Courtney Claghorn to test a business idea that woul...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Caffeine clash: Starbucks slayer now brews a global coffee blendLuckin Coffee is looking to expand into Gulf countries with a focus on local tastes and preferences. The company's recent $1 billion invest...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
India rejects Australia's high sugar subsidy claims at WTOAustralia referring to the WTO panel in the India sugar and sugarcane dispute which found in 2021 that India’s sugar support regime was inc...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
US bans select Canadian products: Full list of alcohol, dairy, and motorcycle imports affectedNew US import restrictions on Canadian goods came into effect on September 29. The measures target selected alcoholic beverages, whey and o...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bitePrices of key pulses including chana, moong, tur and matar have risen sharply over the past month, with wholesale rates increasing up to 11...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez backed three brothers’ coffee dream and then came a $500 Million valuationJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were among the investors who backed the company behind Super Coffee. The bottled-coffee brand was started...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progressionResearchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cogni...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Rs 4 lakh crore loss! Why India's storied consumer stocks are languishing near the bottom in 2026In India, major consumer stocks have suffered a staggering drop, with market values plummeting by nearly Rs 4 lakh crore. Even with an upti...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
1.7 million pounds of sugar recalled across 8 US states; FDA cites key reason behind the big move; check if your state is on the listA significant recall of nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar products has been announced by the US FDA. The affected sugar products may conta...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Sugar industry rejects profiteering claims, says mills sold less than 2.5% of annual demand at August peakThe industry bodies said the correction reflected market dynamics as well as continued government efforts.
23 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Sugar and onion prices stabilise after stock-limit curbs and buffer sales, but onion outlook stays bullishDaily staple prices have stabilized after strong government interventions. Sugar prices have contained their rally, now ranging from forty-...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST