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Experts say, avoid these 3 ‘sugary drinks and processed foods’ for weight management and better immunity!
Want a fresh and energetic start to your day? Experts reveal the best morning habits to boost metabolism, support weight management, and enhance overall wellness.
3 min read15 Nov 2025World Diabetes Day 2025: Does screen time before bed affect your blood sugar levels? An endocrinologist explains
Learn how using screens before bed affects blood sugar and overall health. Dr Shehla Shaikh explains the effects of blue light on melatonin, sleep quality, and insulin sensitivity. Find practical tips for better sleep habits and physical activity to support health and manage glucose levels.
3 min read14 Nov 2025Nutritionist shares 7 ‘whole foods’ for blood sugar control and diabetes care: From cereals to pulses
Here are seven essential whole foods for better blood sugar control: whole-grain cereals, millets, green leafy vegetables, and lean proteins. Incorporating these into your meals can help stabilise blood sugar levels and enhance overall health. Improve your diet for better well-being today!
4 min read12 Nov 2025Eased export restrictions will cheer sugar producers—but removing this relic from the past is the real fix India needs
India’s sugarcane sector has evolved beyond the days when sugar was its sole product—yet the law governing it hasn’t. As the government reviews this outdated framework and eases export curbs, the real test will be if it can let market forces, not controls, drive growth and fair prices for farmers.
1 min read11 Nov 2025Dwarikesh Sugar to Balrampur Chini: What’s behind an up to 10% surge in sugar stocks today? Explained
SBEC Sugar share price hit 10% upper circuit, while Dhampur Sugar Mills, Balrampur Chini Mills, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries, EID Parry India, Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and other sugar stocks gained between 3% and 6%.
1 min read10 Nov 2025Six decades later, a sweeter deal may be on its way for Indian sugarcane farmers
The Centre is reviewing the Sugarcane (Control) Order of 1966 to modernize regulations for sugarcane farmers. Proposed changes include linking the fair price to total revenue from all cane products and ensuring quicker payments, potentially increasing farmers' income.
5 min read10 Nov 2025Why were India's sugar exports not so sweet this year?
The Centre allowed sugar exports totalling 1 million tonnes for the 2024-25 season (October-September). However, their shipments fell short of the allotted quota. What went wrong?
2 min read15 Oct 2025Govt's move to regulate khandsari sugar units sees a weak start
India's khandsari industry is slowly adapting to new regulations aimed at ensuring fair prices and transparency. With only 11 out of 66 large units registered, the government anticipates a surge in compliance as the sugarcane crushing season approaches.
2 min read14 Oct 2025Mint Quick Edit | What explains Tuesday’s sugar rush?
Amid a weak equity market, sugar business stocks zoomed as India’s government said it would lift its cap on ethanol made from sugarcane. Behind this exultation lies a tale of market intervention we could do without.
1 min read3 Sep 2025Avadh Sugar, Balrampur Chini to Dalmia Bharat: Sugar stocks soar up to 15% after THIS govt order on ethanol production
By lifting all ethanol production limits from sugarcane for the 2025-26 supply year, the government has positively impacted sugar stocks, which rose by 15%. This move supports the goal of achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.
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