Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to testIndian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consum...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
On a war footing, India Inc to ramp up festive hiring; temporary recruitment expected to rise 8-25% from last yearCompanies are gearing up for a stronger festive hiring season this year. Temporary recruitment is expected to exceed last year's levels sig...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Sponsorships account for 80% of Kaun Banega Crorepati ad sales as TV buying shiftsBrand sponsorships now drive eighty percent of Kaun Banega Crorepati advertising sales. Advertisers seek customized integrations on popular...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
India's gold demand falls 6 per cent in April-June on weak seasonal demand, higher duty: WGCIndia's gold demand decreased six percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. This decline occurred despite a significant fifty per...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
India seeks sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptionsIndia is rushing to secure alternative edible oil supplies as Black Sea attacks disrupt sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine, ca...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Zepto may defer IPO; Festive carts go premiumHappy Thursday! A roadblock in valuation negotiations may prompt Zepto to delay its listing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispat...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Premium takes priority in ecommerce carts this festive seasonThere is a 20-25% year-on-year rise in festive order volumes for premium products, while mass-segment orders are either flat or up marginal...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tur importers seek govt nod to expand sourcing networkImporters are urging the government to approve new tur and urad supplier destinations. Brazil is attempting to cultivate tur for India, wit...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Bharat atta, rice set for market return ahead of festive seasonThe government plans to resume selling subsidized Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice soon. This initiative aims to provide staples at lower prices...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
India's premium mithai boom: How traditional sweets are getting a premium makeoverIndian mithai is transforming from traditional sweets to premium offerings. Consumers now seek quality ingredients and attractive packaging...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Govt imposes stock limit on sugar from Aug 1 to Nov 30 to prevent hoarding during festival seasonThe government has imposed nationwide stock limits on private sugar traders. These restrictions will be in force from August 1 to November ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Tea, TVs, cars and apparel to get costlier in August as West Asia conflict fuels fresh price hikesConsumer goods makers will raise prices in August for the third time this year. Volatile raw material prices and higher freight rates are d...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
August 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Complete List of Ekadashi, Vrat, Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Eclipses & Important DatesAugust 2026 is one of the most spiritually significant months of the year as the sacred month of Sawan continues with major Hindu festivals...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Brands see strong consumer appetite this festive season despite war-led woesIndian consumers show resilient demand for aspirational and premium goods this festive season. Inflation and supply disruptions have not si...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
KFC operator Devyani International bets on tech, portfolio boost as demand picks up pace againDevyani International noted consumer spending recovery in the last fiscal year's final quarter. The company focused on operational efficien...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
India's edible oil imports to surge July-October as supplies shrink before festivalsIndia's edible oil imports will increase from July to October. This rise is due to slower domestic soybean and rapeseed crushing operations...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Godrej Agro to expand oil palm area to 1.4 lakh hectares, bets on rising demandEdible oil prices are expected to stay elevated for several months ahead. Geopolitical tensions and El Nino threats are tightening global s...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST