US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorateUS consumer confidence saw a slight uptick in June, buoyed by falling gasoline prices following a Middle East truce. However, this optimism...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Jaipur grocery store ordered to pay Rs 10,000 in compensation for rounding off customer's bill by 50 paiseA Jaipur shop's decision to round up a customer's bill by just 50 paise has cost them dearly. The Rajasthan State Consumer Commission ruled...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Manufacturing growth seen moderating in Q1 as West Asia crisis weighs on sentiment: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slowdown in April-June FY27, influenced by West Asia tensions impacting business confidence. Des...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
HUL appoints ex-Marico, Flipkart executive Koteshwar LN as Oziva CEOIn a significant leadership shift, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has appointed Koteshwar L.N. as CEO of Oziva, its wellness nutrition brand....
30 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gainThe dollar dipped for a second day as easing inflation and falling oil prices tempered expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. Despite...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Over 78% of firms expect AI agents to handle customer support within 18 months, Adobe findsIndian businesses are racing towards AI-powered customer support, with nearly 78% expecting AI agents to handle interactions soon. However,...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Indians are more open to personal AI agents than anyone else in Asia Pacific, says Adobe studyAdobe’s 2026 AI and Digital Trends Report suggests Indian consumers are leading the Asia-Pacific region in embracing personal AI agents, wi...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: ReportGenerative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly G...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Honasa Consumer to acquire majority stake in Fluence Pharma at Rs 135-crore valuationHonasa Consumer has secured a majority stake in Mumbai's hair therapy brand Fluence Pharma for Rs 135 crore. This move marks the company's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
US manufacturing soars on front-loading of orders; factory employment tanks to six-year lowUS manufacturing activity surged in June as businesses stocked up anticipating shortages and price hikes, driven by Middle East conflict im...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
England's Joe Root becomes second batter after Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runsJoe Root has etched his name in cricket history, becoming the second player ever to surpass 14,000 Test runs, a feat previously achieved on...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST