Shah Rukh Khan nearly said no to IPL: Lalit Modi reveals the Jaipur story behind KKR’s birthLalit Modi shares how Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan, a football fan, doubted ...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
India must fast-track chip self-reliance as import bill and security risks mount, says NITI AayogIndia must speed up its domestic chip manufacturing efforts. Self-reliance in semiconductors is crucial for the nation's economy and securi...
30 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Rising prices may hit festive smartphone demand, dent annual sales by up to 30%: ReportSmartphone prices are rising in India. This could cause many buyers to delay purchases or buy used phones. Annual sales might drop signific...
29 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Rising prices may hit 54 pc of festive smartphone demand, denting annual sales by up to 30 pcIndian consumers may delay buying new smartphones or opt for used devices if prices continue rising. This trend could significantly impact ...
29 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
China's Xiaomi Q1 profit sinks 43% on higher memory chip costsXiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investi...
26 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Lava to invest ₹1,100 cr in components in next five yearsHomegrown handset maker Lava International is set to invest Rs 1,100 crore over the next five years. This investment will focus on manufact...
21 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
It's the same old phone with a new name & fatter price tagSmartphone companies are renaming old budget phones and increasing prices. This is due to rising component costs and currency fluctuations....
20 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Dixon Tech Q4 profit falls 36% despite revenue growth and expansion plansDixon Technologies reported a sharp decline in quarterly profit due to weak consumer demand, rising component costs, and the end of PLI ben...
12 May, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Old stock turns gold for retailers as smartphone prices rise amid memory cost inflationAs memory prices experience inflation, the landscape of India's smartphone market is shifting. Retailers momentarily benefit from increased...
12 May, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Qualcomm recalibrates chipsets to mitigate concerns about rising phone priceQualcomm introduced new chipsets, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. These aim to lower smartphone costs amid rising component pric...
07 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Apple posts strong growth in India despite global smartphone slowdown: CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook expressed excitement about India's market. The company achieved strong double-digit growth in India for iPhones, iPadApp...
02 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Why US stock market surging big today on final day of April? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all in green as Dow jumps record 500 points — Nvidia, Intel and Meta Platforms stocks crashUS stock market surging big today. Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally as Dow jumps record 500 points. A powerful mix of blowout earnings, ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecastQualcomm shares saw a significant jump. CEO Cristiano Amon expressed confidence in a smartphone market rebound post the fiscal third quarte...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-year legacy by the numbersTim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after fifteen years. Hardware expert John Ternus will take over. Cook's tenure saw Apple's market va...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Trip down memory lane: Module price rise could moderate in H2The new projections counter previous estimates about memory prices continuing to peak every quarter for consumer electronics brands. They f...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Brands focus on leaner product lines amid surging input costsCompanies are reducing product choices to manage rising costs. This strategy focuses on popular, profitable items. Smartphone and TV makers...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST