Adulterated products are carefully mixed with originals. Unpacked spices, edible oil and grey powder passed off as cement are part of a Rs 1 Trillion parallel economy

Technology-focussed venture capitals are driving the new generation of best-selling brands in the market

GST has been largely neutral or beneficial for ­consumers, but ‘luxuries’ are a bone of contention

Ramdev said the online mechanism aims to provide convenient and efficient option along with the extension of the traditional retail market.

Concentrations were highest in European, North American, and Asian samples.