News for 'food industry'

Recipe: Chocolate Lassi, Fun Strawberry Shake

Recipe: Chocolate Lassi, Fun Strawberry Shake

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Drinks perfect for a hot summer day.

India seeks Canadian aid in food processing

India seeks Canadian aid in food processing

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

India has sought investment from Canada in the country's food processing sector saying it would enhance global food security.

Recipe: Nutty Broccoli Salad

Recipe: Nutty Broccoli Salad

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

A vegan-friendly recipe for a light but filling dinner.

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The ninth episode of Koffee with Karan Season 8 sees Bollywood's Singham Ajay Devgn grace the couch along with Director Rohit Shetty.

Wholesale price-based inflation hits 3-year low in May

Wholesale price-based inflation hits 3-year low in May

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Wholesale price-based inflation rate fell to a 3-year low of (-) 3.48 per cent in May on easing prices of food, fuel and manufactured items, strengthening the case for continuing with the pause in rate hike in the coming months of the current fiscal. This is the second straight month when WPI has been in the negative zone mainly on account of a higher base and falling prices of fuel and manufactured goods. Food prices also eased during May. In May, 2022 WPI inflation was at 16.63 per cent. Last month, it was (-) 0.92 per cent.

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.

Centre to recruit private sector experts in key posts across 12 ministries

Centre to recruit private sector experts in key posts across 12 ministries

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The department of personnel and training has asked the Union Public Service Commission to recruit such specialists through "lateral entry" mode in 12 government departments/ministries, he said.

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Around 11,500 ingredients have been put on the website for the public opinion.

Have You Tried A Pinwheel Samosa?

Have You Tried A Pinwheel Samosa?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Or makhni pasta? Timbits or donut holes? Time you headed to Tim Hortons.

8 core industries' output contracts to record 6.5% in March

8 core industries' output contracts to record 6.5% in March

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The record contraction in the growth rate of eight core sectors will have its impact on IIP.

Are the claims on health foods true?

Are the claims on health foods true?

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Government scientists and industry experts have joined hands to evolve guidelines for advertisements claiming health benefits for what is called health foods in India and functional foods in the US.

Zomato stock rally may show signs of exhaustion from here on: Analysts

Zomato stock rally may show signs of exhaustion from here on: Analysts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

India's first-ever listed new-age company, Zomato, has seen a meteoric rise in its stock price in calendar year 2023 (CY23), rising 70.75 per cent during this period as compared to 9.5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. From being the second worst hit new-age stock in CY22, crashing 57 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock hit the Rs 100-mark for the first time since January 2022 in late August. The stellar run in the stock - only after PB Fintech and One97 Communications-owned Paytm, analysts say, may be coming to an end, at least for now.

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I have never had a foul experience in the industry.' 'There are rotten apples everywhere, in your family, relatives, friends circle, colleagues...' 'It's very vulnerable because of the glamour, but it's very heartbreaking to hear bad things about the industry.' 'It's not such a bad place.'

How fit is India's food regulator?

How fit is India's food regulator?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Recent data on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India show its commendable performance. But there is an urgent need to address certain issues related to the way it functions and its infrastructure, says A K Bhattacharya.

'There's a de-emphasis on divestment'

'There's a de-emphasis on divestment'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'We now look at divestment as an opportunity for maximising the value of public assets, not necessarily as a short-term resource-raising measure.'

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Rediff.com21 May 2023

US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The five warmest years in Indian weather history have occurred in the past 14 years -- the others being 2009, 2017 and 2010, in order of intensity.

Stockmarket: 'Not the time to be fearful'

Stockmarket: 'Not the time to be fearful'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'The risk is in not being invested and missing out on an upmove.'

FMCG consumption declined in Q3

FMCG consumption declined in Q3

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The country's Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry witnessed a consumption slowdown in the December quarter, with an overall "negative" volume growth, as consumers continue to reel under inflationary pressure, says a report. According to the report released by data analytics firm NielsenIQ on Thursday, in October-December, the FMCG industry grew 7.6 per cent in terms of value but its volume growth was (-) 0.3 per cent. "... Overall FMCG volume growth is negative, the absolute values, as well as volumes, continue to be above pre-Covid levels across markets," it said.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Food brands: Amul beats MNCs to be No. 1

Food brands: Amul beats MNCs to be No. 1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Gujarat's Amul bagged the top slot with 7.2 per cent share, followed by Mother Dairy and Britannia Industries.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Bengaluru has seven eye-catching trucks.

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The non-food component in the price basket will continue to keep inflation at a high level and result in a "long pause" in interest rates, a foreign bank said on Wednesday. The central bank is likely to pare the pandemic-driven emergency response as well, the report by Singaporean lender DBS said. It can be noted that the high inflation driven by the food prices has forced the RBI to go for a status quo in rates for the three consecutive reviews of the bi-monthly policy meetings, even as growth continues to be in the negative territory.

Monsoon Recipes: Healthy Jowar Laddoos. Nut Laddoos

Monsoon Recipes: Healthy Jowar Laddoos. Nut Laddoos

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Eat healthy with these nutritious laddoos.

Inflation a cause of worry for FMCG companies; margins could take a hit

Inflation a cause of worry for FMCG companies; margins could take a hit

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Higher inflation has again become a matter of concern for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. After prices of commodities like sugar and wheat moved higher and stabilised at those levels, the crude oil too surged, adding to FMCG firms' worries. Besides, a dry spell in August in the ongoing monsoon season impacted rural demand.

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The government is at a "fairly advanced stage" of finalising a well-coordinated e-commerce policy and consumer protection rules, which will incorporate provisions of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Thursday. "E-commerce rules and e-commerce policy will be congruent with each other... That exercise is at a fairly advanced stage," Singh told reporters. The remarks come on a day the number of daily transactions on the platform has gone up 500 times since the beginning of this year with the number of retail merchants added to its roster growing 40-fold.

Ranveer Brar's Whole Wheat Chocolate Chilly Cookies

Ranveer Brar's Whole Wheat Chocolate Chilly Cookies

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Guilt-free cookies with a hint of spice.

Recipe: Ranveer Brar's Muffin Dessert

Recipe: Ranveer Brar's Muffin Dessert

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Serve it with a cup of coffee.

WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security

WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The fate of the ministerial conference was sealed after assistant US trade representative Sharon Bomer Lauritsen said permanent solution to the food stockholding issue was not acceptable to America.

Rollout of new PLIs unlikely as govt eyes 'course correction'

Rollout of new PLIs unlikely as govt eyes 'course correction'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The government has decided to hold off introducing the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for additional sectors until it verifies the efficacy of existing initiatives. Top government officials have received mixed feedback on the scheme, including insights from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, people aware of the matter said. "There are no new PLI schemes in the offing.

Address supply constraints to tame food prices: India Inc

Address supply constraints to tame food prices: India Inc

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Inflation dipped to a five-month low of 5.19 per cent in July mainly on account of decline in prices of some food articles, vegetables and protein rich items.

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If the mandis were not working in Delhi, or the onion market in Nashik got affected, or there were disruptions because of unloading or loading in any sector in south India, we intervened.'

Food processing creates highest jobs

Food processing creates highest jobs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The food processing and beverages sector creates maximum employment on every Rs 10 lakh invested in the segment followed by textiles, agriculture, wood, paper and leather, a study by industry body Assocham has said.

Recipe: Ranveer Brar's Chocolate Ukadiche Modaks

Recipe: Ranveer Brar's Chocolate Ukadiche Modaks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Can you think of a better gift than a platter of chocolate coconut modaks for family and friends this Ganesh Utsav?

Sensex rises 394 points, Nifty closes above 19,800

Sensex rises 394 points, Nifty closes above 19,800

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Among Sensex stocks, Wipro gained the most by 3.29 per cent. Ultratech Cement, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, NTPC, M&M, HDFC Bank, ITC, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank were among the winners. On the other hand, HCL Tech fell the most by 1.24 per cent. SBI, TCS, Infosys, IndusInd Bank and Tata Steel also dropped.

ADB marginally lowers India's growth projection to 6.3%

ADB marginally lowers India's growth projection to 6.3%

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Indian growth in the rest of this fiscal year and next will be propelled by robust domestic consumption as consumer confidence improves, and by investment, including large increases in government capital expenditure, according to the Asian Development Outlook September 2023. "As slowing exports could foment headwinds for the economy, and erratic rainfall patterns are likely to undermine agricultural output, the growth forecast for FY2023 is revised down marginally to 6.3 per cent," ADB said.

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.