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Nestle India flags cost volatility, bets on volume-led growth despite global risks

FMCG major Nestle India has flagged volatility in input costs amid geopolitical uncertainties but said it will continue to pursue volume-led growth in the new fiscal, with focus on expanding consumption, improving penetration and driving efficiencies, PTI reported.Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said the maker of Maggi noodles, Nescafé and KitKat remains cautious as…

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Why India’s heat is getting harsher in 2026: Early heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, El Niño risk and rising human cost | India News

Step outside into 45-47°C heat and it is not just uncomfortable. It is immediate and overwhelming. The sun beats down relentlessly as the air feels heavy and unbearably still, hitting your face like a wave from an open furnace and clinging to the skin even as you step into shade. Within minutes, the body begins…

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Petrol, Diesel, LPG price today: What are the latest rates on may 1, 2026? Check cost in Delhi, Mumbai & more

Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on…

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US-Iran war cost: $25bn or just a low-ball figure? What the Pentagon told Congress

The United States has spent an estimated $25 billion on the war with Iran, the Pentagon’s budget chief told lawmakers on Wednesday, marking the administration’s most detailed public estimate of the conflict’s cost so far.Jules Hurst III disclosed the figure during testimony alongside Pete Hegseth before the House Armed Services Committee.The hearing, convened to review…

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Iran strikes caused more damage to US bases than disclosed, repairs may cost billions

Iran’s recent strikes across the Middle East may have caused significantly more damage to US military infrastructure than publicly acknowledged, according to a report by NBC News, citing multiple sources.The report says American-linked bases and equipment in the Persian Gulf region have suffered extensive damage since the start of US and Israeli operations on February…

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