$160 needed per person to end world hunger: FAO

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:00

A UN body on Friday said only USD 160 (about Rs 10,000) is all that is needed annually per person living in extreme poverty to eradicate world hunger by 2030.

Food inflation not much correlated with monsoon: Study

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 14:49

Monsoon behaviour is not much related to higher prices of food items and inflation is expected to remain subdued this year despite good or bad monsoon, PHD Chamber said in the study.

Greece crisis not to hurt software exports: Export body

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 19:47

The default crisis of Greece will have marginal impact on software exports, an export promotion council official said here on Thursday.

CII inks MoU with Russian counterpart to boost eco ties

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 19:31

The chamber also said that during their interaction with Sitharaman, industry leaders raised the issue of possibility of Rupee-Rouble trade, financing for oil trade and barter trade in commodities.

Ban on Maggi to have no impact on bottom line: Uflex

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:18

The company in a statement said that its packaging portfolio is evenly spread out among several top notch brands and the Maggi as part of its portfolio does not add significantly to its bottom line.

ITC to remove "no added MSG" disclaimer from 'Yippee' noodles

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 17:19

According to the company, under the Food Safety Standards Act, if a manufacturer adds MSG (Monosodium glutamate) in its product, then only the quantum of MSG has to be declared.

Tata Starbucks suspends use of ingredients not approved by FSSAI

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 13:04

The company said it will use other FSSAI-approved ingredients that meet Starbucks global standards so as to enable it to continue offering its range of beverages.

Competition Commission rejects complaint against Dell India

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 13:01

With regard to alleged abuse of dominance, the watchdog said the company is not in a dominant position in the relevant market.

UK's plan to limit work permits to impact Indian professionals

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 21:01

The industry body also said that the proposals, including introduction of new business levies for businesses employing migrant workers, are likely to put many businesses off employing professionals from countries like India.

IATA talks to consumer forums on transparent laws

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 13:24

"Looking at the nature of some of the regulations being produced, it seems that some governments are ignoring basic commercial principles. They are producing regulations that do not address the root causes of many travel disruptions. In light of this, IATA and the airlines need to contribute a new perspective to the conversation on consumer protection," he said.

CAIT urges government to take action against Maggi brand ambassadors

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 18:23

The brand ambassador have given health guarantee to the public, which is not based on any adequate or scientific judgement and therefore makes them liable to face prosecution for violation of Section 24 of FSSAI Act, 2006, it added.

Idea Cellular's Himanshu Kampania becomes COAI chairman

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 18:18

The Cellular Operators Association of India held its annual general meeting yesterday and elected the new leadership as well as designated its executive council for the new term, it said in a statement.