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Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST- Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star left Bollywood after just seven years. Today, she earns more than Rs 120 crore per yearPerizaad Zorabian, known for her roles in 'Jogger's Park' and 'Bollywood Calling', transitioned from acting to lead her family's poultry bu...26 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- Global Market: US revises 2026 first-quarter GDP growth up to 2.1%The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revi...26 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...25 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Apple just raised Mac and iPad prices in India: MacBook Pro now starts at Rs 2.39 lakh, see all the new prices hereApple's revised pricing for India is now in effect, making Macs and iPads more expensive across the lineup. The company says rising RAM and...25 Jun, 2026, 07.10 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
- ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...23 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBIGlobal economic fragility persists despite a US-Iran truce, with risks of renewed inflation and supply disruptions if tensions re-escalate....22 Jun, 2026, 07.36 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
- US Stock Market: Micron earnings to test strength of AI-fuelled Wall Street rallyThe U.S. stock market's AI-fueled rally faces a crucial test with Micron Technology's upcoming earnings report. Investors are keenly watchi...22 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Jyothy Labs to expand Exo into broader dishwash franchise after Henkel brands exit portfolioJyothy Labs is strategically expanding its Exo dishwash brand into a comprehensive franchise following Henkel's exit from Pril and Fa licen...21 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- India's consumption story coming back to life and the timing couldn't be better: Ashi AnandIndian consumers are set for a strong recovery. Falling interest rates and potential oil price drops are boosting confidence. Tax cuts are ...19 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
- ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: The next retail breakthrough may already be in your pocketET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlights the products quietly reshaping retail. From improving product discovery and customer e...18 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...18 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
- As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremesEconomists are divided on the U.S. economic outlook, with some predicting rate cuts due to consumer weakness and falling real wages, while ...17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
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