Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...
26 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
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...
16 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
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...
12 May, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
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...
08 May, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
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 ...
07 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
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...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
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...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
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...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
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....
18 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
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...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
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 ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
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...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
AC maker Blue Star rejigs boardIn a press release, the company said Haribhakti’s elevation underlines the importance the company and its promoters gives to professional m...
05 Mar, 2019, 07.26 PM IST
AC makers Voltas, LG expanding production by up to 20% to meet demand this summerThe white goods industry, which has been battling poor sales for over six months, expects air-conditioner sales to grow almost 20% this sum...
05 Mar, 2018, 08.24 AM IST