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Americans growing more worried about jobs amid rising prices, finds NY Fed survey* NY Fed survey finds rising worry over future unemployment * NY Fed poll finds little change in expected inflation * NY Fed survey reports...
HSBC upgrades India, downgrades China. Here are the sectors it likes nowHSBC has upgraded Indian equities to overweight and downgraded mainland China to neutral, citing improved valuations, stronger credit growt...
Retirement planning: How young investors beyond metros are building a savings habitRetirement planning in India is gaining momentum among consumers aged 26 to 50 years as they begin saving early. This trend is evident as t...
Samvat 2083 begins: Will the good times roll for Indian businesses?Samvat 2083 begins with Indian businesses entering the new year on a note of cautious optimism. Strong GST collections, festive demand and ...
Surge in air purifier sales in India as pollution levels rise during winter season 2023Air purifier sales have increased substantially in India as pollution levels rise and winter approaches. Quick-commerce platforms are exper...
The great Indian biscuit battle begins: Can Reliance crack the code?Reliance Consumer Products Ltd is set to foray into India's competitive biscuit market, with an aim to leverage affordable pricing and a wi...
Dhanteras gold rush stretches quick commerce delivery fleets, storesHeavy demand across platforms such as Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto also led to dark stores in multiple pincodes in Delhi, Mumbai, and Beng...
ET F&B Conclave North India 2026: Celebrating the leaders, innovators and iconic brands shaping India's hospitality industryET Food and Beverage Conclave North India 2026 was recently held in New Delhi to honor industry achievers. Prominent restaurateurs, hospita...
AI rout, energy costs add to fears of slowing global growthGlobal markets face mounting pressure from persistent inflation, rising borrowing costs and concerns over slowing economic growth. Elevated...
India's October consumer inflation likely nears top of RBI target on food costs: Reuters pollIndia's consumer inflation is projected to rise in October, mainly driven by significant increases in food prices. Economists expect food i...
Dhanteras 2026: A 12% demand surge awaits Indian gold market even as prices hit two-week highJewellers expect Dhanteras gold sales to rise 10-12% on strong advance bookings, despite a 4.56% price surge in two days. Crisil expects je...
Dhanteras expected to generate over Rs 1 lakh crore in business across India: CAITDhanteras is expected to generate over ₹1 lakh crore in business across India, with gold and silver sales estimated to exceed ₹60,000 crore...
Dhanteras gold, silver sales may rise 10% despite buyers opting for lighter jewellery: AIJGFSales of gold and silver jewellery for Dhanteras are expected to rise approximately 10% this year. The All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Fe...
Foxconn posts highest-ever monthly revenue in October, up 45.73 pc YoY on AI demandAccording to the company's unaudited monthly revenue report released on Thursday, October revenue increased 12.66 per cent from NT$1.159 tr...
Planning to buy smartphone? Prices to rise 30% soon, says Jefferies reportSmartphone prices could rise by nearly 30%, particularly in the budget segment, as surging demand for memory chips from AI companies pushes...
TRAI's new Network Anubhav platform to map real-world network speeds, call qualityThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently introduced the Network Anubhav Platform for consumers. This new platform allows users to...
Gold price correction to lift Dhanteras sentiment, but sales volumes likely to remain flat: JewellersThe decline in gold prices is expected to boost demand this Dhanteras, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) Chairman Rajesh R...
RBI launches 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence ahead of December policy meetingReserve Bank of India has announced the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. This survey aims to capture...
- Personalised festive experiences key to brand loyalty for 72% of Indian shoppers: Survey
A recent survey indicates that 72 percent of Indian holiday shoppers prefer brands that provide personalized experiences. Consumers are inc...
US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm electionsIn October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Mi...