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Rising fuel prices are poised to reignite inflation, a Crisil report warns. Expect higher costs for transport, logistics, and manufacturing, directly impacting food and consumer goods. Direct fuel price hikes could add nearly 48 basis points to inflation, with broader effects on supply chains. While GST cuts offer some relief, persistently high oil prices remain a concern for the economy.

Surat Rural police busted a fake ghee manufacturing racket in Kamrej taluka, seizing raw materials and machinery worth Rs 3 lakh. The operation at Araydhya Marketing and Dairy Products involved mixing palm and vegetable oil to produce spurious ghee, which was then packaged and sold as pure cow ghee. Further legal action is pending laboratory test results.

Key Industries Are Feeling The Crunch As Migrant Workers Who Left Amid Gas Supply Cuts And Sowing Season Back Home Are Wary About Returning. As Order Books Begin Filling Up, Kilns To Construction Firms Are Rolling Out Retention Measures

Despite a year-long ban on tobacco and nicotine-laced gutka and paan masala in Ranchi, shops continue to sell these products covertly. Shopkeepers admit to making them available upon request, highlighting a lapse in enforcement. Residents are frustrated, calling for stricter implementation to improve public health and city hygiene. Food safety officials are conducting raids and testing seized samples.

Bihar is on the brink of an economic renaissance, with the green light given for 20 innovative projects set to infuse Rs 350 crore into the local economy.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are directly impacting household budgets, driving up prices for everyday essentials like cooking oil, milk, and bread. Soaring global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee are increasing import, fuel, and transportation costs, leading to a domino effect on consumer goods and even healthcare services.

Odisha is actively working to ensure industrial projects are completed. The government is resolving investor challenges and speeding up land acquisition. New investment areas beyond mining are emerging, including food processing and packaging. The state's economic fundamentals remain strong despite some logistical delays.

Rising Raw Material Costs, Freight Volatility And Uncertain Supply Hit Textiles, Chemicals, Pharma And Real Estate Sectors

New research reveals herbal cigarettes are not a safer alternative to tobacco. Burning any plant, including herbs like basil and mint, produces harmful pollutants and toxic gases comparable to or worse than traditional cigarettes. These emissions can damage lungs and cardiovascular health, debunking the 'natural' and 'chemical-free' marketing claims.

Ghee holds a sacred place in Indian culture, symbolizing warmth and tradition, yet the issue of adulteration casts a cloud over its purity. Researchers at IIT-BHU have identified a clever trick: carrot extract can now cleverly bypass common quality checks, making it difficult for consumers to discern authentic ghee from substandard versions.

Smokeless tobacco, a cheap and accessible addiction, traps millions of Indians in poverty. Despite graphic warnings, products like gutka remain under-regulated, costing mere rupees. This article highlights the urgent need for stricter policies on affordability, availability, and appeal to combat this pervasive public health crisis.

Telangana's booming food sector, encompassing processing, agri-tech, and exports, has spurred demand for skilled professionals. The state's higher education council has launched a new BBA in Food Technology, Food Security, and Agriculture, integrating science, business, and policy. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates for evolving industry needs, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical market demands.

India's export strategy is showing strong results in FY26, with new markets and products driving growth. Ships, telecom instruments, and marine products are leading the charge, alongside a surge in handloom and agricultural exports. This diversification signals a move towards high-value manufacturing and technology, with Asia and Latin America showing significant demand.