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
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Tim Cook says: ReportApple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to increase product prices due to soaring memory and storage chip costs, driven by AI demand. He stated ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Brent oil price drops under $80 on US-Iran dealOil prices fell to a three-month low Tuesday on optimism over the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a peace deal between the...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Alibaba bids $1.5 billion for China grocer Pupu in Meituan fightAlibaba is reportedly offering $1.5 billion for Chinese grocery delivery firm Pupu, initiating a bidding war to gain market share from riva...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices on June 14: Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other citiesFuel prices remained steady on June 14, 2026, offering consumers a respite after recent hikes. This pause comes despite global crude oil vo...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
UPI and AI: 'Buy Rs 500 worth gold if price drops below Rs 16,000/g'; your wish is AI agent's command, and it can make UPI payments at your target priceThe P3P AI agent can complete a UPI payment without any human authentication. However, the human still stays in control. Currently, AI agen...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Why your summer tomatoes cost so muchTomato prices have surged due to severe weather in Florida and Mexico. Consumers face higher costs for this summer staple.
13 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
US drug regulator issues import alert for drugs made at a Dabur India plantThe US Food and Drug Administration has placed Dabur India's factory on an import alert. This action follows an inspection that revealed si...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
US-Iran war: Oil seen averaging at $105 per barrel in June, July as brent remains below $100 a barrelIran war impact: Oil prices are projected to average $105 per barrel in June and July. This forecast assumes continued Strait of Hormuz dis...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Tata Consumer sees margin boost, targets 20%+ EBITDA: Chairman ChandrasekaranTata Consumer Products aims for over 20% EBITDA margin in the long run. Newer businesses like Tata Sampann and acquired entities are key gr...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST