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  • India wholesale inflation at 9-month high of 1.81% in January; up from 0.83% in December February 16, 2026
    In January, India witnessed a surge in wholesale price inflation, hitting a nine-month high of 1.81%. This uptrend can be attributed to escalating costs across basic metals, manufactured goods, and agricultural sectors, with food inflation also on the rise. Concurrently, retail inflation edged up to 2.75%, driven by the rising costs of food and precious meta […]
  • A bite too big? Orchard anxiety for farmers as US apples could crowd Indian shelves February 16, 2026
    Apple cultivators in India stand at a crossroads as a recent trade agreement with the US and a surge in imported fruits jeopardise their existence. The local apple sector is grappling with soaring logistics expenses and significant losses post-harvest. There's an urgent call for transformative strategies to streamline supply chains and enhance productiv […]
  • India's sugar exports reach 2.01 lakh tonnes till February in 2026 MY: AISTA February 16, 2026
    India has exported over 200,000 tonnes of sugar by February in the current marketing year. The United Arab Emirates is the leading destination for these shipments. The government has approved a total of 2 million tonnes for export this year. This includes an additional 500,000 tonnes recently permitted. Sugar production is projected to increase significantly […]
  • India reviews Press Note 3, may ease small FDI entry with de minimis rule February 16, 2026
    Press Note 3, which made prior government approval mandatory for foreign direct investment (FDI) from bordering countries, was introduced in April 2020 to curb opportunistic takeovers of domestic companies during the pandemic — primarily targeted at those originating from China.
  • Tea industry seeks policy support as rising costs, labour shortage strain margins February 15, 2026
    India's tea industry faces severe financial strain due to escalating input costs, labor shortages, and climate risks, forcing estates to sell below cost. Planters are urging policy support, including a minimum sustainable price mechanism and access to agricultural schemes, to ensure remunerative returns and industry sustainability.

 

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