Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey
Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets for such items in the world, the Economic Survey has pitched for a ban on their advertisements from morning to late night. The pre-Budget document tabled in the Lok Sabha on […]
General Mills Elects Joan Bottarini to its board of directors
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) today announced the election of Joan Bottarini to its board of directors, effective Jan. 26, 2026. The election of Bottarini reflects the company’s thoughtful approach to board succession and refreshment. The company continues to prioritize directors with world-class qualifications and a breadth of experience from a variety of industries. As […]
No duty cut by India on dairy, rice, wheat, pulses, GM goods under FTA with EU
India has fully protected its sensitive sectors like dairy, rice, wheat, pulses, tea, genetically modified (GM) goods, and coffee by not granting any import duty concessions to the European Union (EU) under the bilateral free trade agreement, according to the Commerce Ministry. The country has also safeguarded many other sensitive sectors, including beef and poultry, […]
Govt’s ethanol push risks food security as maize crowds out pulses, oilseeds: Economic Survey
India’s ethanol-blended fuel programme, a cornerstone of its energy security strategy, has saved the country more than Rs 1.44 lakh crore in foreign exchange and replaced about 245 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil as of August 2025, according to the Economic Survey. But the rapid expansion is creating unintended consequences, the Survey warned. Government […]
