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Key features of Budget 2015-16

Key features of Budget 2015-16

Key features of Budget 2015-16: Simplification of tax procedures. Central excise/Service tax assesses to be allowed to use digitally signed invoices and maintain record electronically. Proposal to reduce corporate tax from 30% to 25% over

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Jaitley presents Balanced and Progressive Budget

Jaitley presents Balanced and Progressive Budget

With a plethora of announcements, Modi government seems all set to take forward the Reforms agenda. Its commitment towards introducing the long-pending Goods & Services Tax, besides increasing focus on the rural development, Infrastructure and

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The way ahead for Indian Nutra in 2015

The way ahead for Indian Nutra in 2015

Aging population, growing health consciousness, increasing shift towards preventive therapies and rising disposable incomes, more usage of internet and social media in upper middle class are among many other factors driving the growth of Indian

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Industry expects amendments to FSSA in line with draft regulations

Industry expects amendments to FSSA in line with draft regulations

The food industry hopes that the government will bring in the new Bill with additional support system to the industry within six months and encourage serious players to look at the nutraceutical sector with interest.The

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Industry leaders share their views on the growth path for the Indian nutra market in 2015

Industry leaders share their views on the growth path for the Indian nutra market in 2015

India’s future in nutraceuticals industry looks promising - Arjun Juneja, Director, Mankind PharmaThe Indian nutraceuticals market which has grown from $ one billion in 2008 to $1.2 billion in 2013 is likely to cross $ 1.5 billion

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Codex needs to find new standards

Codex needs to find new standards

Started with 30 members in July 1963, Codex Alimentarius Commission, a principal joint organ of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) has grown to include 185 member governments, one member

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Brand revitalisation: staying relevant amidst changing times

Brand revitalisation: staying relevant amidst changing times

For most, the first association with brand revitalization would be that of brand failure. However, truth is that even the most successful brands had to go through the process of revitalization for bringing back the

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More healthy products from Nutrition companies can reduce child malnutrition

More healthy products from Nutrition companies can reduce child malnutrition

Multinational and Indian companies should come up with fortified micronutrient sachets for supporting government programmes as part of corporate social responsibility. Large corporates could be asked to adopt one State each, to look after the

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Energy drinks market in India: A big opportunity

Energy drinks market in India: A big opportunity

Energy drinks are widely consumed by adolescents as these claim to improve performance, endurance and alertness. Looking at the contents in the energy drinks and their benefits, the industry may like to relook at what

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Probiotics- A future promise in India

Probiotics- A future promise in India

Probiotics are widely used globally due to advancement in the relationship between nutrition and health besides their promising therapeutic benefits and negligible side effects. Probiotics comprise of approximately 65% of the world functional food market.