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Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
India's palm oil imports hit 14-month high, soyoil purchases set recordIn October, India experienced a surge in palm oil imports to 866,000 metric tons. Soyoil imports reached a record high of 653,000 tons, ref...
India's stock market volatility since last Diwali saw 60 stocks lose up to 96%At least 63 stocks with a market capitalisation of over Rs 1,000 crore have lost more than half their value since last Diwali, with some pl...
Diwali 2026 Gift Ideas: What India Is Actually Buying This Year — From Gourmet Hampers to Smart GadgetsIn 2026, Diwali gifting trends are shifting towards practical and personalized choices, moving away from the classic sweets. Gifts in deman...
Mold-Tek Packaging shares surge 17% as Q2 FY 27 profit jumps 35% YoY to Rs 21 croreMold-Tek Packaging shares surged nearly 17% after the company reported a 35.5% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit and 30.5% revenue growth. Str...
Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
Finance ministry estimates India’s Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.35%The finance ministry’s nowcasting model estimates India’s GDP will grow 7.35% in Q2 FY27, following 7.8% growth in the previous quarter, su...
Stocks in news: Jio Platforms, RIL, Hero MotoCorp, Meesho, TVS Motor, Vedanta Aluminium and Suzlon EnergyIndian equities ended lower on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling in heavyweight stocks. Information technology and oil and gas shares ...
Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
PepsiCo India expects festive snack sales to match last year as new launches roll outPepsiCo India anticipates steady growth in festive snack sales driven by innovative product launches and a focus on e-commerce. The company...
Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanolSugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision im...
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
Luxe redux, it's a pleasure: Luxury retail in India is moving away from 'dictatorial' exclusivity to 'collaborative' empathyIndia's luxury market is projected to surpass $12 billion by 2028, reflecting a significant shift in consumer behavior. Millennials and Gen...
Monsoon deficit raises risk of lower Rabi crop acreageFarmers are likely to decrease rabi sowing due to inadequate rainfall and reduced soil moisture levels. This situation could lead to lower ...
Centre sets up Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands in Karnataka, MaharashtraA committee led by Ramesh Chand has been established to address sugarcane farmers' concerns regarding pricing. The panel will evaluate dema...
'Small' pains: Inflation squeeze likely to choke FMCG volume growth againIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector is under pressure as inflation reshapes how consumers spend their money. Rather than splurging on...
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
Food industry warns of supply shock over Super El NinoIndia's food industry is alerting to a potential supply shock projected for the year 2027. Experts indicate that a Super El Nino may disrup...