India's retail inflation edges up to 3.4 per cent in March

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's inflation rate, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, edged up to 3.4 per cent in March compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

FMCG stocks turn defensive play amid oil spike, geopolitical risks: Analysts

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) stocks or consumer staples shares are 'well positioned' for investors amid rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions, even as the near-term outlook for the sector has weakened, analysts said in a report released on Monday.

FM Sitharaman criticises TN CM Stalin for creating false narrative on pulses, oilseeds issue

IANS | April 13, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, and accused him of creating a false narrative on the Centre’s advisory to states to encourage farmers to grow more pulses and oilseeds as these are in short supply in the country and huge amounts have to be imported to meet the domestic requirement.