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Trump's 26 per cent tariff on Indian goods would have a limited impact on key agricultural exports like seafood and rice when compared to higher duties imposed on regional competitors, Gulati said. «We should not look at the tariff increase in absolute terms, but see relative tariff increases with our competitors,» Gulati told PTI. The former chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) noted that while India faces 26 per cent tariffs, China faces 34 per cent, creating an 8 per cent differential advantage for Indian exporters. Other competitors face even steeper barriers, with Vietnam at 46 per cent, Bangladesh at 37 per cent, Thailand at 36 per cent, and Indonesia at 32 per cent, Gulati said.

global trade it pioneered and furthered over several decades. Trump says the levies will bring jobs back to the United States — but executives in the immediate aftermath were focused on possibly raising prices, reducing shipments to the world's largest economy, or just cutting back investment activity outright. «This is how you sabotage the world's economic engine while claiming to supercharge it,» said Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. «The reality is stark: these tariffs will push prices higher on thousands of everyday goods — from phones to food — and that will fuel inflation at a time when it is already uncomfortably persistent.» Trump sees tariffs as a way of protecting the domestic economy from unfair global competition and a bargaining chip for better terms for the U.S.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Consumers continue to order in while watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, and fast food chains continue to see year-on-year growth during the IPL season. India’s largest pizza chain, Domino’s, said there is no consumer fatigue when ordering in on key IPL days.

BDL Capital Management considers the price Prosus offered for Just Eat Takeaway.com to be unfair to minority shareholders, the Paris-based asset manager said in a report on Tuesday. In late February, the Dutch technology investor agreed to buy Just Eat Takeaway for 20.3 euros per share to create a "European tech champion" of food delivery. The price should be 56.1 euros per share based on BDL's fair value calculation, it said in the report published on its website. BDL holds 2.04% in Just Eat Takeaway, according to LSEG data. This price was calculated by analysing enterprise value-to-gross transaction value (EV/GTV) and EV-to-EBITDA multiples in past Just Eat transactions, other transactions in the sector and for listed peers, BDL said.

GLP-1 drugs gain traction despite cost and safety concerns, Mumbai-based gut health startup The Good Bug has introduced ‘Metabolically Lean’, a GLP-1-based formulation designed to help manage weight naturally. The startup claims that, unlike injectable drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which can have side effects, its solution is a non-invasive formula that naturally boosts the GLP-1 hormone level to suppress appetite and support metabolism. What is GLP-1?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BENGALURU : Tesco Plc, one of the UK’s largest retailers, was rocked by an accounting scandal and reported its worst annual loss in 2015. Its cash coffers were nearly empty, and there was a need to transform the business to get more cash.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Weikfield Foods, known for its custard, jelly mixes and baking powder, will produce more ready-to-eat products for the convenience-seeking younger generation of customers, look for acquisitions to boost growth, and come out with an IPO to fund its expansion plans, CEO and managing director Ashwini Malhotra told Mint in an interview. The company’s ready-to-eat custard, launched a few years ago, is gathering momentum and is one of its first game-changing products, he said.

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 7.24%), JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd.(up 4.95%), Emami Ltd.(up 3.99%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 2.90%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 1.90%), Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.(up 1.72%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.32%), Gopal Snacks Ltd.(up 1.28%), Honasa Consumer Ltd.(up 1.04%) and Marico Ltd.(up 1.04%) were among the top gainers.

It is reported that 97 out of 220 shops have been issued notices for failing to maintain proper storage conditions. And many have been found using detergent powder in creams to create a creamy texture, and phosphoric acid is being used in cool drinks to enhance fizz, according to a media report. As per The New Indian Express report, a fine of Rs 38,000 has been imposed on the market player for following ill practices.

Swiggy shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the food and grocery delivery firm received an assessment order from the Income Tax Department for unpaid dues of Rs 158.25 crore. The tax demand pertains to the fiscal year 2022, during which Swiggy did not pay tax on cancellation charges paid to merchants and interest income from an income tax refund, the company said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has drafted in Rajneet Kohli, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Britannia Industries Ltd, as executive director, foods, a move that marks a sharp departure for the FMCG major which has mostly preferred elevating in-house talent to its leadership positions. Kohli, a veteran of the FMCG sector, worked with companies like Jubilant Foodworks, Coca-Cola and Asian Paints before joining Britannia as CEO.

Marico shares have gained 8% in a month, outperforming the 5% gain in Nifty FMCG index in a choppy environment. The FMCG major is expanding into high-growth segments such as value-added foods, premium personal care, and digital-first brands. It expects a double-digit revenue growth in FY26, driven by healthy volume growth and continued momentum in foods and premium personal care portfolios. The company expects growth to pick up from FY26, driven by stronger urban demand, stable pricing, and momentum in premium personal care, foods, and international markets. While Q3 remained modest, core brands like Parachute and Saffola held firm. Foods and premium segments are projected to grow 20-25% annually. For the domestic business, volume growth in December quarter was 6% vs 2% growth in the year-ago quarter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: In 1983, a teenaged Salman Khan boarded a yacht off the Andaman Islands with a group of young, happening folks and a red icebox filled with chilled glass bottles of Campa Cola. They pitch tents on a pristine beach, chanting ‘Campa Cola’ to an electric guitar.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The US has once again raised objections to India’s trade policies, including key initiatives meant to support local manufacturing, casting a shadow on ongoing negotiations between the two nations for a bilateral trade agreement.

In its 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) report, the US Trade Representative raised concerns on India’s opaque and unpredictable quantitative restrictions, patent regime and digital trade barriers such as data storage requirements. Most of the issues are repeat of the earlier reports while those such as equalisation levy and WTO disputes, which are already resolved, continue to be mentioned in the report, experts said. Also Read: India is going to drop tariffs: Trump hints at ‘Liberation Day’ trade victory a day before April 2 deadline It also criticized India’s strict import licensing for remanufactured goods and medical devices. In 2024, India stopped issuing licenses for refurbished American medical devices, affecting exports. While Washington sees this as unnecessary red tape, India worries that relaxing the rules could lead to a flood of secondhand or low-quality products that might harm consumers and hurt local industries.

He pleaded with consumers to be mindful of food wastage, stressing that only farmers truly understand the toil involved in growing food. The user, who hailed from a family of farmers, recounted how his great-grandparents, grandparents, and father had all been dedicated to agriculture. His father, instead of investing in commercial real estate in the city, chose to put his savings into agricultural land in their village, determined to carry forward the family’s farming tradition.

Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA), the Indian operator of Burger King. Among the world's top universities, MIT was the single largest investor in the QIP of the quick service restaurant chain. The Cambridge, US-based private research university invested ₹92 crore in the issue as a foreign portfolio investor.

The chief executive of Primark, one of Europe’s biggest fast fashion retailers, has resigned after an investigation into his behavior toward a woman in a social environment

Alpha Wave Global — according to a release. However, the statement did not disclose the details of the deal. The announcement comes a day after Haldiram confirmed acquisition of a minority stake by Singapore-based global investment firm Temasek. The details of this deal were also not disclosed. «Haldirams, India's leading snack and food brand, is pleased to announce the addition of two new investors, IHC (International Holding Company) and Alpha Wave Global, to its ongoing equity round, following Temasek's recent participation,» the statement said.

belly fat despite following strict diets and regular workouts. What often goes unnoticed is how evening food choices impact digestion and fat accumulation. Making the right dietary changes, especially after 6 PM, can play a crucial role in achieving a flatter stomach. Nutritionist LogaPritika Srinivasan highlights specific foods that should be avoided at night to support digestion and prevent weight gain. According to her, eliminating these items from your evening meals can significantly improve gut health and aid in reducing belly fat.