India witnessed a 1.17 per cent decline in tea exports, totalling 207.14 million kilogram (kg) during the January-November period of 2023, as reported by official data. This figure marks a decrease from the 209.60 million kg exported during the same period in the previous year. According to Tea Board data, North India, primarily comprising Assam […]
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold around 12 million shares of the online retail and cloud services firm for over USD 2 billion, according to a company filing on Friday, shortly after laying out a plan to sell his shares over the next year. The sale took place on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the fillings. Last week, Amazon […]
Raymond reported a third-quarter profit rise on Thursday, as strong demand for its high-margin branded clothes and real estate offers outpaced cost increases. The company’s consolidated profit after tax nearly quadrupled to 1.84 billion rupees (USD 22 million) in the three months ended 31 December, according to an exchange filing. Following the results, the company’s shares rose 1 per cent. […]
India’s agriculture exports, presently exceeding USD 50 billion, are set to witness a significant surge, potentially doubling to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, as stated by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Monday. Addressing the audience at the IndusFood Show 2024 in Greater Noida, Barthwal expressed confidence in the growth trajectory, stating, “I am very […]
In a pivotal year for Latin American soy production, Argentina and Brazil are set to drive significant growth in soybean crushing volumes in 2024. This surge, propelled by Argentina’s crop recovery and Brazil’s higher biodiesel mandate, is poised to reshape global soybean dynamics, as per S&P Global. India, a major consumer of vegetable oils, is […]
In the face of international scrutiny, India has staunchly defended its substantial purchases of Russian crude oil since the onset of the Ukraine war. A recent report from a parliamentary panel highlighted that all import deals were executed within the scope of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its involvement in the conflict, as per […]
LT Foods, known for its Daawat brand of rice, is aiming for a larger slice of the convenience foods market, anticipating revenues of Rs 800 crore by 2028-29. This move was followed by the company’s initiative to diversify from its core business of packaged rice, sold domestically in India and exported globally. In 2017, LT […]
Tech major Apple is reportedly on a hunt for new suppliers in India, Japan and South Korea to provide crucial components to its contract manufacturers in India, according to a latest report by the Economic Times. Apple’s search came against the backdrop of delayed approvals from the Indian government for imports from existing suppliers, primarily […]
Dabur, an FMCG and ayurvedic products maker is planning to set up a new factory in South India in less than a year’s time, as its business scales in the region, according to the news agency PTI. Dabur, having reported a significant increase in its domestic sales from South India contributing 20 per cent of […]
Lenovo Group reported a significant setback in its financial performance for the third quarter ending September, with a 16 per cent fall in revenue totaling USD 14.41 billion compared to the same period last year. This is the fifth consecutive quarter of declining sales for the company, as it grapples with the lingering effects of […]
