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BMW India to hike prices again on pressures from rupee depreciation, high commodity costs: CEOBMW Group India will soon increase vehicle prices for the fourth time this year. High commodity costs and rupee depreciation are pressuring...
Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
Commodity Talk| Equities, bonds... and commodities? Why investors may need a third pillar for diversification, Navneet Damani decodesOnce seen largely as a cyclical trading opportunity or an inflation hedge, commodities are increasingly finding a place in long-term portfo...
MCX, IAMAI sign MoU to bring fintech solutions to commodity marketsMCX and IAMAI have signed an MoU to set up a Commodity Markets Innovation Council aimed at driving fintech-led innovation in India’s commod...
India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growthThe operationalization of India’s freight corridors marks a transformative step for the nation’s logistics landscape, strategically positio...
India Inc shakes off war worries as business confidence jumps in Q2Indian business confidence strengthened in Q2FY27, with CII’s index rising to 66 from 60.8. Companies are increasingly optimistic about dom...
Farmers embrace AI more than any other tech, McKinsey saysThe AI adoption follows a multiyear farm slump that crimped spending amid rising costs for agricultural inputs.
Manufacturing firms' factory leasing seen rising to 30-32 million sq ft annually by 2030: ReportFactory space leasing in India is projected to reach thirty to thirty-two million square feet annually by 2030. This growth is fueled by ca...
Sugar imports lose appeal as domestic prices plunge below import parityA sharp fall in domestic sugar prices has made imports costlier than local supplies, complicating the Centre’s plan to bring in 1 million t...
Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revivalIndian steel prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Post-monsoon demand from infrastructure and automotive sectors will tight...
Auto component suppliers sit on Rs 98,000 cr inventory, says reportIndian auto component firms hold significant inventory, potentially releasing billions through better management. Many MSMEs need to invest...
Electronics to make up 50-55% of car cost by 2030, signalling major localisation opportunity: BCG-ACMAElectronics will form over half of a car's cost by 2030. This presents a significant opportunity for Indian auto component makers. Vehicles...
Volkswagen to fire 12% of its India workforce amid major cost overhaulVolkswagen India is accelerating a three-year restructuring plan to cut jobs. The company aims to reduce its workforce by about twelve perc...
Electronics makers turn to cheaper materials and localisation as commodity costs biteElectronics producers are adapting to rising costs by innovating their material choices and enhancing local manufacturing efforts. In place...
Automakers likely to implement price hikes in coming months to counter soaring costs: Ashok Leyland MDAutomakers anticipate implementing calibrated price increases in upcoming months. High commodity costs are exerting pressure on manufacture...
Indian FMCG stares at broadening commodity inflation and a new source of cost pressureThe raw-material cost environment for FMCG makers has become increasingly uneven in the second quarter of FY27, with prices of several agri...
Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen's woesGerman automakers face high labor costs and foreign competition. Calls are rising to extend the standard 35-hour work week to 40 hours. Thi...
India's auto component industry targets $200 bln turnover by FY30 amid rising risks: BCG-ACMAIndia's auto component sector aims for $200 billion turnover by FY30. Achieving this goal requires greater resilience against rising costs ...
India needs to build advanced tech capabilities, reduce import dependence: Hyundai CEO Tarun GargHyundai Motor India MD and CEO Tarun Garg urged India to develop advanced technology capabilities. He stated the nation must move beyond ma...
Mobile, car, electronics makers to keep price hikes minimal to protect festive demandManufacturers will slightly increase product prices over the next fortnight. This move aims to protect crucial festive season demand and sa...