India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Brian Niccol graduated with an engineering degree after running a lawn-mowing business in 1996; 28 years later, he became Starbucks CEOBrian Niccol graduated from Miami University in Ohio in 1996 with an engineering degree. At the time, his career in business leadership was...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
FSSAI issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart, Gemini Edibles over misleading claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued notices to three companies for misleading health claims. Gemini Edibles & Fats Indi...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
A paid Rs 1,64,900 upfront for iPhone 18 Pro, B chose credit card EMI, C picked no-cost EMI in festive sales – Who saved most after discounts?The biggest misconception about no-cost EMI is that the bank doesn't charge any interest. In a no-cost EMI, the seller readjusts the intere...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
A simple accounting trick used by companies to manipulate net profit and take investors for a rideA company may report profits for years, only to reveal later that some figures were wrong. Accounting rules require companies to correct mi...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Pharmacies, drug distributors may need approval to advertise prescription medicinesThe Union health ministry aims to restrict advertising of prescription drugs by retailers and distributors, requiring prior government appr...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
E-commerce firms turn to AI to solve for Bharat during festive salesFrom spotting trends before they become popular and predicting what consumers are likely to buy to personalising recommendations – AI is do...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026: 13 Must-Grab Deals on Phones, Laptops & Appliances07 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
50 Cent took Vitaminwater equity rather than just an endorsement check; when Coca-Cola bought Glacéau for $4.1 billion in 2007, Forbes says he made $100 millionIn a bold move, 50 Cent opted for equity over cash when he partnered with the relatively obscure beverage company, Glacéau. After a success...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your BusinessBrick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerf...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Marico’s core franchises expected to power a strong Q2 as FMCG demand holds firmMarico expects to achieve a double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter of FY27. This growth will be driven by strong domestic demand...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune warehouse licences over Reactin Plus packaging claimsMaharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has cancelled Cipla Pharma's distribution licenses due to serious violations. The FDA discovered...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Tom Brady left Nike for a company 20 times smaller but the money deal had an unusual catchTom Brady went in a different direction after his Nike deal ended. He signed with Under Armour instead. At the time, the company was much s...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock marketFor decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credi...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 prices during Flipkart Big Billion days sale 2026: Check expected prices, bank offers, sale date and moreMark your calendars for the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, commencing on October 9, 2026. Flipkart Plus and Black members get an exclusive...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
CCPA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Xboom for selling anti-drone, jammer devices without approvalsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty on Xboom for unauthorized advertising of anti-drone systems. The company fa...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST