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Your sweet tooth craving may get a little more expensive

Rising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling out a 2% price increase across its sweets portfolio, while analysts at Anand Rathi expect 2-5% hikes or shrinkflation in packaged foods as sugar, tea and coffee prices…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

India Inc's revenue growth to hit 2-year high of 11-11.5% in Q1 despite Iran war: Crisil

India Inc's revenue is estimated to have grown 11-11.5% year-on-year in Q1FY27, marking the fastest pace in eight quarters, according to Crisil Intelligence. While pricing power helped companies offset higher input costs amid the West Asia conflict, margins remained under pressure due to rising fuel, freight and raw material expenses.

The Economic Times · Jul 9

A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine print

India’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for imports. The crisis comes just as India faces a below-normal monsoon forecast, with the IMD projecting rainfall at 90% of the long-term average and a 92% probability…

The Economic Times · Jun 2