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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...
Time to be contrarian? Are analysts behind the curve? 5 stocks from two segments of the oil and gas spaceThe tensions that drove oil higher are still lurking under the surface. A single statement, or a single strike, and they can surface again ...
Balrampur Chini's Rs 3,100-cr bio-plastic plant to start commercial operations in Jan-Mar: CMDBalrampur Chini Mills plans to start commercial production at its Rs 3,100-crore bio-plastic plant next quarter. The company has invested a...
India's sugar mills face margin squeeze as ethanol production restrictions and rising costs hit profitability: CrisilIndia’s sugar mills may see decreased operating margins due to factors like rising sugarcane prices and production restrictions. The shift ...
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...
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...
Britannia CEO plays down Reliance's pricing threat in India biscuit marketReliance Industries' Independence biscuits are entering India's competitive biscuit market with packs starting at Rs 5, but Britannia CEO R...
India's October consumer inflation likely nears top of RBI target on food costs: Reuters pollIndia's consumer inflation is projected to rise in October, mainly driven by significant increases in food prices. Economists expect food i...
Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
Coca-Cola HBC raises 2026 revenue growth forecast on strong demandCoca-Cola HBC has upgraded its annual organic revenue growth outlook, driven by successful pricing strategies and heightened consumer deman...
Sugar prices jump Rs 4/kg in a month, rise Rs 12-13 over year despite supply stepsSugar prices in India have risen significantly over the past month in both retail and wholesale markets. Retail prices have now reached Rs ...
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...
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...
Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maizeA grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it...
Low-sugar fizz, high-cost squeeze: Varun Beverages battles margin pressureVarun Beverages reported a contraction in gross and EBITDA margins during Q3 CY2026 despite strong revenue growth. The company's revenue fr...
UB expects Q3 profit growth to moderate on rising costsUnited Breweries expects slower profit growth this quarter as raw material costs and marketing expenses increase. Regulatory delays are inh...
Sugar stocks: Short-term pain is real; has the long-term case broken? 7 stocks from the sugar-ethanol ecosystemThough this year's ethanol tender leaves sugar out, the long-term blending roadmap still points to rising ethanol use. The move is aimed at...
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanolSugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision im...
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...