A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation riskIndia’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Average sugar retail price rules below Rs 60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevatedAverage sugar prices stayed below Rs 60 per kg for four days. Government measures and imports helped ease prices after recent increases. Fe...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
WPI inflation edges higher to 9.9% in August, fuel leads riseWholesale prices increased to 9.9% year-on-year in August from 9.8% in July. Fuel and power inflation rose significantly, driven by mineral...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in JulyIndia’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in July, slightly above the 9.89% expected in a Reuters poll. Consume...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Food and beverage cos rush to revise recipes ahead of warning labelsFood and beverage makers are proactively reducing sugar, salt, and fats in their products. This reformulation effort is happening well befo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Sweet trouble: Sugar prices surge to 17-month high as govt warns mills against festival hoardingRaw sugar futures have reached their highest level since March 2025. Strong Indian import demand and Brazilian supply disruptions are drivi...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Govt asks sugar mills to ensure adequate supplies during festivals, keep prices 'reasonable'Indian sugar mills are asked to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming festival season. Domestic mills are seeking to import nearly 800,...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Refiners to sell 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar in domestic market: Shree Renuka Sugars MD & CEOTo combat the rising sugar prices, Indian refiners are gearing up to sell 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar domestically. This decision aligns...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
India August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters pollIndia faces an anticipated spike in consumer inflation, predicting a high not seen in 20 months this August. Rising food and fuel prices ar...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Sugar imports lose appeal as domestic prices plunge below import parityA sharp fall in domestic sugar prices has made imports costlier than local supplies, complicating the Centre’s plan to bring in 1 million t...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Your sweet tooth craving may get a little more expensiveRising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
A bitter pill for sweet lovers as sugar prices put festive mithai, chocolates and biscuits at risk of a hikeConsumer goods companies are planning price hikes due to high sugar costs. Bikaji Foods is already implementing a two percent increase on i...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Sugar prices are rising on tight supply and strong demand: Which sugar stocks could benefit most?India is currently experiencing a sugar shortage, caused by shorter production yields and increased consumer demand. While government initi...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAOGlobal sugar prices rose sharply in August, driven by adverse weather and El Nino impacts. Lower production in Europe and Asia contributed ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Retail sugar price drops 3.85% to Rs 62.57/kg in a week: Govt dataThe retail price of the sweetener declined from Rs 65.08 per kg a week ago. However, the prices are still ruling 27 per cent higher than th...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check riseSugar prices persist above sixty rupees per kilogram nationwide. Government actions have not yet curbed the significant price increase. Ret...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST