From milk to ACs, everyday essentials getting costlier as war fuels inflationIndian households face rising costs for daily essentials. Fuel and commodity price hikes are pushing up prices for milk, packaged foods, an...
Curbs on compressor imports could hit supply of ACs & refrigerators, warn companiesThe concern follows a May 8 order by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which links compressor imports in...
India Inc reads calm, not alarm, in PM Modi's austerity messagePrime Minister Narendra Modi urged a cutback on reducible expenses like fuel, foreign travel, and gold. Industry leaders see this as a call...
West Asia Conflict: Supply chain woes hit smaller brands harder amid inflationAmid ongoing supply chain challenges and the burden of rising operational costs, smaller consumer goods players are feeling the squeeze. Th...
Hit the forbidden Start button at 70 mph? Here's what your car does nextCuriosity about the push-button ignition can lead to dangerous situations. A light touch on the start/stop button while driving is usually ...
Heatwave spurs surge in AC, beverage, ice cream output in IndiaSoaring temperatures have triggered a sharp demand rebound for ACs, beverages, and ice cream, with companies boosting output after a 50% sa...
Be cautious on IT stocks, back energy and telecom: Neeraj DewanMarket expert Neeraj Dewan advises caution in IT, favoring energy, telecom, FMCG, and select consumer durables for better risk-reward. He s...
Retailers face AC shortage as heatwave boosts demandIntense heatwaves have driven a sharp rise in air-conditioner sales. This surge, following lower production in March, has created significa...
Tactical investing: 6 stocks for your watchlist as the Gulf rebuild approaches; 4 with positive upside potential of up to 25%Peace is something that has eluded West Asia a long time. For old Gulf watchers, statements and counter-statements of the kind seen in the ...
Coming soon: Price hike round 3 in four months for durablesConsumers face another price hike on electronics like ACs, TVs, and smartphones by end April. This marks the third increase in four months....
Why AC maker Blue Star wants both summer and monsoon seasons to be good this yearBlue Star’s growth outlook hinges on strong summer-led urban demand and a favourable monsoon supporting rural markets, which now drive over...
Layoffs hit tech, GCCs; Startups rewrite summer rulesHappy Wednesday! Tech and GCC talent are facing more layoffs as they move up the value chain and integrate into global operations. This and...
Startups spot a cool opening as ACs become everyday needAir-conditioners are becoming an essential purchase in India, attracting startups like Helium and Optimist into a market long dominated by ...
Bosch may launch AC brand in India; Hitachi label to stayBosch Home Comfort India is evaluating the launch of Bosch-branded air conditioners in India, which would mark its potential entry into the...
India Inc ramps up exports as Iran ceasefire reopens Middle East tradeIndian businesses are seizing opportunities after the Iran war ceasefire. Exports are resuming, and factories are returning to full capacit...
US-Iran truce brings respite, but no quick fix for India Inc's supply painCEOs express cautious optimism following the US-Iran ceasefire, anticipating a consumer sentiment boost after a month of geopolitical uncer...
Summer sales plans of beverage and AC makers run into rough weatherUnexpected rains and inflation from the West Asia war are impacting summer sales for beverage and appliance companies. Manufacturers face r...