Indian government allocates record sugar sales quota for September to rein in retail prices
The quota announcement comes ahead of Dussehra even as retail prices drop below ₹60 a kg
The quota announcement comes ahead of Dussehra even as retail prices drop below ₹60 a kg
Livestock feed manufacturers warned that ethanol producers are intensifying competition for maize, urging the government to safeguard maize supplies for the feed sector. Reduced maize acreage, El Nino‑related weather impacts and rising prices threaten feed availability and could drive up poultry product costs.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Rapido’s operator for using misleading prompts and dark‑pattern designs that push users to pay higher fares, and it flagged similar concerns across other ride‑hailing apps. The authority classified the practices as “Confirm Shaming” and “Interface Interference” and cited violations of the 2025 Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines.
As sugar output drops and prices rise following a record-breaking El Niño, the shock could ripple through ethanol and eventually animal feed. What could that mean for your chicken and egg prices?

Gold prices in India fell slightly on September 15, with 24‑carat gold at Rs 15,317 per gram, while heightened geopolitical tensions continue to drive investor demand for the metal.

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ICEA says that India is now the world’s second-largest mobile-phone manufacturer by volume, and mobile phones became the country’s largest export product in FY 2025-26
the average retail price remains higher than ₹58.23 per kg, recorded on August 21, when the Centre first allowed sugar imports and took other steps to rein in sweetener prices

Oil prices jumped more than 3% on September 15 as Houthi attacks forced a Saudi pipeline shutdown, while the Cockroach Janata Party announced it will join MPSC aspirants’ protest over alleged exam irregularities. The price surge lifted Brent crude to $107.82 a barrel and prompted market and political reactions across the region.
LPG distributors Indane, HP Gas and Bharat Gas have warned that today is the final deadline for customers to complete Aadhaar e‑KYC, after which LPG services may be disrupted. Failure to comply will result in interruption of gas supply for affected households.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, a meeting that comes after India posted a record 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The discussion precedes the Monetary Policy Committee’s October session, where analysts anticipate a rate hike amid rising oil prices and inflation pressures.
Mineral oils (containing petroleum products), food articles, manufacture of food products, basic metals, non-food articles, and chemicals and chemical products have been major drivers of WPI inflation
Telecom, infrastructure, construction and agriculture may also bear the brunt, while solar makers and data centres shift to aluminium
Monthly job openings that are full time Work From Office (WFO) see a steady spike over the past 12 months, according to data from specialist staffing firm Xpheno.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS 2026 Summit, saying it reflects the grouping’s collective resolve to advance a more resilient, innovative, and development-focused partnership.
Town police arrested Safarnas of Parambil Bazaar in Malappuram for allegedly absconding with gold ornaments worth ₹1.39 crore after collecting them on a commission basis. The arrest follows a complaint by jeweller K.M. Rajeevan and a subsequent investigation that traced the suspect to the district.
Bank employees and officers in Mysuru staged a one‑day strike on Friday demanding a five‑day working week, as organized by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The protest shut all bank branches in the city and the unions warned of further strikes later in September and October if their demands are not met.
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called a nationwide strike on September 11, 2026, demanding a five‑day workweek and resolution of wage issues, leading to closures across public sector banks. Digital banking remained operational while thousands of branches, especially in Madhya Pradesh, faced significant service disruptions.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to link payment systems, pitch UPI as a basis for cross-border cooperation and boost trade in local currencies. He also called for easier market access, resilient supply chains and greater services cooperation.

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