US stocks today: Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment and Warsh takes Fed chargeUS stocks rose as Dow hit an intraday record and S&P 500 extended its winning streak to eight weeks, supported by strong earnings and hopes...
23 May, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
13 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
US raises concerns at India’s duties on IP-intensive goods, source code, AI working paperThe US has voiced concerns over India's high customs duties on IP-intensive products and its proposed mandatory blanket license for AI deve...
01 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Zepto vs rivals; Cybersecurity goes outsourcedAs Zepto lines up a public markets debut this year, a look at how it stacks up against rivals Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Toyota CEO flags survival risk despite record sales: Why the world’s largest carmaker is worried about its futureToyota's outgoing CEO warns of an existential threat from rapid technological disruption and intensifying competition, particularly from Ch...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
India initiates probe against imports of subsidised Chinese, Indonesian paperboardsIndia has launched an investigation into paperboard imports from China and Indonesia. The probe follows allegations that subsidies provided...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
India's skincare and cosmetics imports surge: Global brands capitalize on growing demandIndia's beauty market is booming, with imports of skincare and cosmetics surging to $171.9 million in FY25, driven by increased awareness a...
09 Jul, 2025, 08.33 AM IST
Cosmetics to get a quality brushup for importsThe Indian government is considering implementing stricter quality norms to curb the import of substandard beauty products. Consultations a...
07 Apr, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
The make-up reality: East India eyes it, faces it, nails itEast India accounts for over a third of all cosmetics sold in India, with higher makeup usage per person compared to other regions. Compani...
16 Jun, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Lotus Herbals sets up $50mn fund to invest in startupsLotus Innovation Fund is the second such fund to be set up in India. In 2022, Estee Lauder-backed New Incubation Ventures had launched a st...
15 Jun, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
Widespread use of industrial-grade excipients unearthed in Indian pharmaceutical manufacturingIndia's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has discovered the widespread use of industrial-grade exci...
01 Dec, 2023, 12.07 AM IST
Setting a new foundation: This China trade war isn’t about semiconductorsChina's cosmetics industry is booming as consumers splurge on personal care products amid the pandemic. However, foreign cosmetics companie...
18 Sep, 2023, 02.01 PM IST
Organic cotton, food, toys high on India-Korea trade to cut dependence on ChinaJeonbuk Business Centre, a B2B trade promotion agency launched early this year to promote India-Korea trade, said it is getting above 20 in...
30 Dec, 2020, 07.37 AM IST
Small units in India, China join hands; to co-operate in fields of business, technologyThe trade deficit with China stands at $ 36.21 billion in 2013-14. This can be reduced to sustainable levels through more exports from Indi...
27 Aug, 2014, 06.45 PM IST
- Demand for lipstick, nail paints soars, keeps cosmetic market booming
With more and more working women using colour cosmetics, makers are rapidly increasing their make-up range & widening distribution reach.
25 Sep, 2012, 05.21 AM IST
- Essel Propack set to buy out Packaging India for Rs 100 cr
In a move that will consolidate its position as the leader in the domestic packaging industry, Essel Propack (EPL) is set to acquire Packag...
30 Aug, 2006, 02.19 AM IST