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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicFood prices

Topic: Food prices

Why India’s non-Basmati rice export ban could hit global markets hard

Even as rice prices have risen 11% year-on-year in July, the government has taken several steps in last few months to cool inflation in the key food grain.

McD to Modi, inflation to Opposition — tomato prices have spared none. Is it the next onion?

The rising prices have created a market for alternatives to fresh tomatoes. Google trends data shows Indians are turning to tomato puree and ketchup.

Armed with basket of veggies worth ‘Rs 1,070’, Congress slams ‘Mehngai Man’ Modi over inflation

Congress attack comes as price of commercial LPG cylinders goes up by Rs 7. Party also demands scrapping of GST on essential items like flour & curd.

Vendors blame rains for disruption in tomato supply, leading to retail prices hike in Delhi

Local vendors are selling tomatoes in price range of Rs 80-Rs 120/kg Delhi NCR gets tomato supply from neighbouring states such as Haryana and Punjab and the hill states.

World food prices rise in April for first time in a year, says UN food agency

The FAO price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 127.2 points last month against 126.5 for March. The March reading was originally given as 126.9.

Consumer inflation seen easing in March to 5.80% on softening food price rises

Economists said this would be the only month this year so far inflation is reported below the 6.00% RBI upper tolerance limit.

World food prices fall for 12th month running in March, says UN body FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization's price index averaged 126.9 points last month against 129.7 for February. It was the lowest reading since July 2021.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.