Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
I-Beauty! After J, K and C, now it's India's turn in the big beautiful marketIndia's beauty industry is emerging as a global force, blending Ayurvedic heritage with modern science to create "I-beauty." With rising ex...
14 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
07 May, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Chirag Paswan flags spice export quality issues, says rejections are “disheartening and embarrassing”Union Minister Paswan highlighted spices’ historic role in India’s trade and their vast untapped potential beyond culinary use.
17 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
India has set $1 billion turmeric export target by 2030: Union Minister Amit ShahAmit Shah announced a USD one billion turmeric export target by 2030. He inaugurated the National Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad....
29 Jun, 2025, 04.08 PM IST
Walmart expands snack sourcing from India for US marketWalmart, the US retail giant, is expanding its range of Indian food and snack products by partnering with popular brands like Bikano, Brita...
17 Oct, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
VAHDAM makes UK retail debut in Holland & BarrettWith this, VAHDAM has further strengthened its omni-channel presence. It is available in over 1000 stores in the US that include Wegmans, E...
29 Jun, 2022, 12.43 PM IST
Lower crop yield keeps prices of spices firm in wholesaleThe opening of schools, offices, hotels, and restaurants has revived institutional sales.
19 Feb, 2021, 04.20 PM IST
COVID-19: Mother Dairy launches haldi milk to boost immunityThe company said it has followed the self-care guidelines and recommendations issued by the AYUSH ministry as preventive health measures fo...
08 Jun, 2020, 06.20 PM IST
- Tatas ties up with cardamom growers; looks to North East for turmeric
The firm also said it planned to expand such partnerships and will work with turmeric growers from North East India.
04 Mar, 2013, 06.57 PM IST
Tata Global ties up with cardamom growers from South IndiaTata Global Beverages Limited has tied up with cardamom growers from South India to source and market the product across the country.
04 Mar, 2013, 04.47 PM IST
- We are happy running Vicco Labs as a privately-held co: Sanjeev Pendharkar
Sanjeev Pendharkar, the grandson of founder KV Pendharkar, says the company will grow on its own and the family will continue to run the bu...
22 Dec, 2010, 05.48 AM IST
- Soaring raw material costs make branded spices turn pricey
While big brands manage to stay afloat, regional players are finding it hard to keep their businesses alive.
26 Aug, 2010, 12.06 AM IST
Turmeric turns gold, AP farmers snap up carsTurmeric growers investing huge amounts on gold & land.
02 Jun, 2010, 08.32 AM IST
- Turmeric prices pinch household budget
The yellow spice, that vital ingredient in every Indian kitchen, is now starting to pinch the homemakers’ monthly budget slightly. From Rs ...
27 Nov, 2009, 07.36 PM IST
- Naga chillies, turmeric to spice up export mart
The government will soon brand and hardsell Naga chillies and turmeric in the domestic and international markets.
26 Oct, 2007, 02.22 AM IST