A German and a Chinese walk into a hot Indian corporate battlegroundIndia's consumer durables market is heating up as global giants like Bosch enter the mass segment and tech firm Xiaomi expands into large a...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Xiaomi plans entry into large home appliances in India as smartphone shipments declineChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is set to enter India's large home appliances market. This move comes as smartphone shipments decline. The ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Extended summer may lift AC sales, but growth likely to fall short of expectations: Praveen SahayIndia's room air conditioner market anticipates a boost from an extended summer and El Niño, though growth is tempered by conservative deal...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India's Electronics Mart eyes new markets as tech hubs fear job lossesElectronics Mart India is diversifying its store presence beyond Hyderabad due to concerns about potential AI-driven job losses impacting c...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Inside Samsung's strategy to own every tier of the Smart appliance marketSamsung's new Bespoke AI refrigerator range targets India's growing premium appliance market with a three-tiered strategy. From practical D...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Why India is the centerpiece of LG's multi billion-dollar vision for the Global SouthLG India growth strategy and consumer electronics market expansion: LG Electronics is targeting a significant revenue increase in India, Sa...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
A home that washes, cools and thinks for you: Inside LG's 'Zero Labor Home' vision for IndiaLG Electronics is building a future home powered by artificial intelligence. Intelligent appliances, connected platforms, and robots will w...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Chinese production continues despite tech transfer curbsChinese electronics companies are pushing ahead with their India expansion. Brands like Hisense, Haier, and Oppo are increasing local manuf...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
What if your AC could reveal its true monthly cost & detect faults before they turn into expensive repairs? Startup explains how it canHelium Air, a new AC startup, is challenging established brands like Voltas and LG by focusing on transparency and technology. The company ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Another down day, and another week where the market started with a cut. There is, at this juncture, no point in guessing what will happen t...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Pankaj Pandey identifies defence, pharma and consumption as core stock picking themesIndian equities face a mixed outlook due to potential monsoon deficit and uneven corporate earnings. While rural-linked sectors may see pre...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...
28 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
'Bengaluru landlord abused me': Tenant paying Rs 35,000 rent gets scolded by landlord for using AC in this summer heatA Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed his landlord insulted him for using the air conditioner too much in a tiny...
24 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST