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From pharma to Scotch whisky, UK has "huge" export potential in India: Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalSpeaking at the India-UK JETCO Business Plenary on Monday, Goyal highlighted the complementary nature of the two economies and stressed the...
India’s smartphone sales face a festive squeeze, but market value rises 5%The smartphone market in India is projected to experience a 12% decline in sales volumes this festive season. Despite this decrease, the ov...
Have Money, Will Buy! Festive online sales off to fine 'premium' startDuring the festive season, demand for premium goods has seen significant growth on e-commerce platforms. Sales have increased by 40% compar...
New bamboo-reinforced plastic absorbs electromagnetic waves while improving strength and toughnessBamboo has been turned into a plastic composite by scientists at Anhui Agricultural University in Hefei, China, that should have greater me...
From growing demand for AI to premium upgrades, Amazon India reveals what customers want ahead of Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026As the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 approaches, technology shoppers are becoming more research-led, weighing AI capabilities, performa...
Too pricey to sell? Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders by 20%, Duo faces similar riskApple has reduced component orders for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by 15%. This reduction is a response to weaker-than-expected dem...
Best online deals to have short life as brands battle surging input costsDuring this festive period, ecommerce platforms are gearing up to provide enticing discounts for just the first few days. However, as risin...
Festive demand on easy finance: Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others stretch EMIs to 30 months, bear interest costsSmartphone and consumer electronics manufacturers are extending EMI options to as long as 30 months. This move aims to cushion consumers fr...
Is Gen Z really abandoning books? TikTok influencer Alix Earle’s viral admission sparks massive debate; What are Gen Z's preferences?Alix Earle's recent comment about never reading a book triggered a broader debate regarding Gen Z and reading habits. While some studies re...
Want the latest iPhone without buying it? India’s smartphone subscription bet growsSubscription-led models for premium smartphones are beginning to gain traction in India as buyers look to lower upfront costs and upgrade d...
Apple plans to sell six million iPhone Duo units this year: ReportThe phone, priced at $1,999, is set for release in October. In India, the 256 GB variant costs Rs 2,99,900, the 512 GB one costs Rs 3,24,90...
Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbsHuawei has showcased its Mate 90 smartphone series, enhancing performance with new chip technology and HarmonyOS 7. The latest models featu...
India smartphone prices jump 16% in first half of 2026; market seen shrinking double digitsAverage smartphone selling prices in India rose by 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2026. OnePlus, however, managed to keep its pric...
Psychology says people who carry a charger everywhere may hate one feeling more than a dead phoneA dead phone can create problems that barely existed a few decades ago. Smartphones now help people find their way around and stay connecte...
India's 4G smartphone shipments set to grow 3% in 2026 amid broader market slump: CounterpointIndia's 4G smartphone market is projected to grow by three percent year-on-year in 2026. Shipment shares are expected to increase from 11 p...
India’s smartphone business may have lost an old festive-season weaponIndia's smartphone market faces challenges this festive season as rising memory costs lead to higher device prices. Major brands are alread...
Weak core show takes a big toll on Samsung India as net profit plunges 36% to ₹7,228 cr in FY26Samsung India reported a 36% drop in net profit driven by declining smartphone sales and increased costs. Revenue from operations experienc...