The most uncertain sector also pays the most to wait. Watchlist for patient investors: 5 stocks with upside potential of up to 25%There are some interesting contrarian bets in the market. But going contrarian, or buying what everyone else is running away from, is not t...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Where's the GDP debate? The world is raising a toast to IndiaIndia’s 7.8% growth has the world taking notice. Fitch, S&P and Moody’s have all raised their forecasts, even as questions over the GDP num...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA finalised; 100% of Indian exports to get duty-free access from October 20India and New Zealand finalized their free trade agreement, which takes effect October 20. This pact aims to double bilateral trade in good...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
FMCG firms to hold prices despite rise in commodity costs; prioritise volume growthFMCG cos are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
View: As oil tops $100, India needs a wider, smarter fuel security strategyRising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel v...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
The rice on your plate may affect blood sugar differently than you think — scientists find black and green varieties contain unusual fats and slower-digesting starchResearchers discovered diverse lipid molecules within Japanese rice grains. Black and green rice varieties showed unique fat profiles and s...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 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
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
In Kansas, Abengoa built a biorefinery to process 325,000 tons of crop residue a year and produce 25 million gallons of cellulosic ethanolIn Hugoton, Kansas, a biorefinery was launched with the goal of transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fuel. Despite initial gove...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Dividends and stock splits: Hindustan Copper, Cochin Shipyard among 200+ stocks with record dates this week. Check full listOver 90 companies have fixed September 18 as the record date for dividends and other corporate actions. Victoria Mills leads with a Rs 50 p...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.01 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
In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Let's know what we eat: The type of front-of-pack labels consumers actually needAs India confronts a rising tide of obesity and associated health conditions, the clarity of front-of-pack labelling is becoming crucial. L...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Sugar’s valuation slump; Slice takes a hitHappy Friday! A91 Partners is backing Sugar Cosmetics in a round that will see the beauty brand’s valuation fall sharply. This and more in ...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Sugar stock limit halved from Sept 15The government has reduced the sugar dealer stock limit to two thousand quintals. This measure aims to ensure adequate availability and sta...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Sugar dealers’ stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoar...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST