Charting the global economy: Oil surge fans global inflationIn the US, hotter-than-expected consumer inflation and the biggest monthly increase in producer prices since May bolstered the case for a F...
13 Sep, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hikeIn August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantia...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Pensioners' body in Chennai recommends 3.83 fitment factor; but can 8th CPC deliver it?8th Pay Commission latest news: In a bold move, multiple employee unions are pushing for a minimum pay of Rs 69,000 in the 8th Pay Commissi...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Pickles, honey & curry pastes gain weight in India's export basketIndian kitchen staples are increasingly exported due to global demand for authentic flavors. Exports of pickles, honey, and pastes grew sig...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India's shift to biofuels will lead to energy security, says top PM advisorIndia is accelerating its shift to alternative fuels, with biofuels such as ethanol, methanol and butanol expected to play a key role in en...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Swiggy launches dedicated food safety helpline, in-app channel for customers to report order-related concernsSwiggy has introduced a dedicated helpline and an in-app channel for food safety concerns. Customers can now report issues by calling a spe...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Chandigarh engineer quit Rs 90 lakh job to start microgreens farming. He now earns Rs 1.44 crore in annual revenue from Rs 30,000 investmentMohit Nijhawan left a Rs 90 LPA job to pursue microgreens farming after family health concerns arose. He founded Embryonic Greens and launc...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM 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
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
An Amazon rainforest was put through a 20-year drought experiment — the forest changed in a way scientists didn’t expectScientists created an artificial drought in the Amazon rainforest for over two decades. Initially resilient, the forest lost significant bi...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIn the equity market, it is generally good to keep one eye on risk management. But there are times when it becomes a must-do. We are curren...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
India's soyoil imports hit record high in August and palm six-month peak, dealers sayIndian refiners sharply increased edible oil imports in August to build stocks ahead of the festive season. Palm oil imports rose 7% to 780...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Onion prices rebound after last week's dipOnion prices at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon market have rebounded after a recent fall. The average wholesale price reached ₹40 per kg, with ret...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Salman Khan looks fitter than ever at 60. His secret? Not just exercise, but a kitchen garden too. What vegetables does he grow?Salman Khan is an ace amateur farmer. The superstar reportedly grows various vegetables – potatoes, tomatoes, and pumpkins – at his luxurio...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST