India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handlingIndian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Sweet trouble: Sugar prices surge to 17-month high as govt warns mills against festival hoardingRaw sugar futures have reached their highest level since March 2025. Strong Indian import demand and Brazilian supply disruptions are drivi...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Govt asks sugar mills to ensure adequate supplies during festivals, keep prices 'reasonable'Indian sugar mills are asked to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming festival season. Domestic mills are seeking to import nearly 800,...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Amruta Fadnavis invites 'brother' Manoj Jarange home for a meal; will go on Bhaubeej, says activistAmruta Fadnavis invited Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil for a meal at her home. Jarange Patil stated that the current time was n...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Which stocks should you buy ahead of the festive season? Here are Kotak Securities’ top 10 picksIndia’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors and stocks that could benefit. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
From viral posts to raids: How online anger is reshaping India’s food-safety crackdownSocial media outrage is driving India's food-safety crackdown across the nation. Viral posts expose hygiene issues, prompting increased gov...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggersSugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Goldman Sachs says Britannia could see biggest cost impact as sugar prices continue to soarRising sugar prices are raising concerns over higher input costs for consumer companies, with Goldman Sachs identifying Britannia Industrie...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....
20 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Shiprocket trims IPO size; Google's AI leadership shake-upShiprocket is set to launch its IPO after lowering its issue size. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
06 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co trim FY27 inflation forecast to 5% as easing crude prices offer reliefRBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut its FY27 inflation forecast to 5% from 5.1%, citing softer global c...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
India ready for a premium wealth show while US missiles rattle the worldIndia's festive shopping season is set to highlight the country's premiumisation boom despite global uncertainty triggered by the US-Iran w...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to testIndian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consum...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
India's premium mithai boom: How traditional sweets are getting a premium makeoverIndian mithai is transforming from traditional sweets to premium offerings. Consumers now seek quality ingredients and attractive packaging...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Corporates cut down on Diwali gifting budget amid pandemic bluesCompanies have slashed their Diwali gifting budgets by 20-50% this year, according to gifting companies from sweets and fast-moving consume...
29 Oct, 2020, 12.42 AM IST