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India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...
Sugar stocks fall up to 7% on export ban; analysts see limited long-term impactSugar company shares dropped Thursday after India banned sweetener exports. This move follows rising domestic sugar prices and concerns ove...
Rising temperatures spark comeback for India's consumer durables sector: ReportIndia's consumer goods sector is seeing a strong rebound. Rising temperatures are boosting sales, especially in southern regions. While Apr...
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
Heatwave spurs surge in AC, beverage, ice cream output in IndiaSoaring temperatures have triggered a sharp demand rebound for ACs, beverages, and ice cream, with companies boosting output after a 50% sa...
Varun Beverages shares jump 9% in 3 days. Why Jefferies, Motilal, and others are bullish after Q4 results?Varun Beverages shares extended gains after strong Q1 CY2026 results, with double-digit growth in profit, revenue, and volumes. Brokerages ...
Inside AI-led digital storefronts; Lalit Keshre’s big ET Awards winHappy Monday! Digital platforms and brands are building their own AI storefronts. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Retailers face AC shortage as heatwave boosts demandIntense heatwaves have driven a sharp rise in air-conditioner sales. This surge, following lower production in March, has created significa...
Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management
Why AC maker Blue Star wants both summer and monsoon seasons to be good this yearBlue Star’s growth outlook hinges on strong summer-led urban demand and a favourable monsoon supporting rural markets, which now drive over...
Summer sales catch a cold, brands cut productionUnexpectedly tepid sales in April and early May have prompted companies to slash production of summer consumer goods like air conditioners ...
Lenders brace for a midsummer's nightmare as IMD flags heatwavesWith the IMD issuing heatwave warnings, lenders in India are bracing for challenges. They anticipate a decline in collection efficiency and...
Footfalls at auto dealers fall in June, so do RTO registrationsVehicle registrations rose 0.73% to 1,895,552 units, with two-wheelers up 4.7%, three-wheelers 5.1%, passenger vehicles down 6.8%, and comm...
Auto sales muted as extreme heatwave cools demand in JulyVehicle registrations in June were nearly flat, up just 0.73% from the previous year, with 1,895,552 units registered. Extreme heatwaves an...