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India's October consumer inflation likely nears top of RBI target on food costs: Reuters pollIndia's consumer inflation is projected to rise in October, mainly driven by significant increases in food prices. Economists expect food i...
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...
Dhanteras gold, silver sales may rise 10% despite buyers opting for lighter jewellery: AIJGFSales of gold and silver jewellery for Dhanteras are expected to rise approximately 10% this year. The All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Fe...
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
Explained: 5 reasons why Trump’s midterm election setback matters for Indian markets and economyDonald Trump’s midterm election setback has triggered a global market rally, with Indian equities gaining sharply. Lower crude oil prices, ...
New orders & robust demand lift India's October services growth to 4-month highGrowth in India's services sector increased to a four-month high in October due to strong domestic demand and business orders. The HSBC Ser...
Indian bonds rally most since April as oil slides after US midterm verdictIndian government bonds experienced a significant rally influenced by falling oil prices after the US midterm elections. The benchmark bond...
Gold price correction to lift Dhanteras sentiment, but sales volumes likely to remain flat: JewellersThe decline in gold prices is expected to boost demand this Dhanteras, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) Chairman Rajesh R...
RBI launches 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence ahead of December policy meetingReserve Bank of India has announced the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. This survey aims to capture...
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
Marico profit jumps 31%, flags rising input costs amid West Asia woesMarico has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue, driven by strong volume growth in India and international markets. The company ...
Oil slide hands India's 10-year bond its best day since early AprilThe recent drop in Brent crude prices is creating an uptick in demand for Indian government bonds, particularly shining on the 10-year note...
India bonds surge as oil cools on US-Iran deal hopesIndian government bonds showed improvement as crude oil prices declined, which is expected to boost market demand. Traders are closely moni...
McDonald’s supersizes its north and east India bet to $80 million, even as rising costs squeeze profitMcDonald's India is increasing its investment to approximately $80 million for growth and digitisation over the next two years. Surge in co...
India’s consumers are back, its stocks aren’t: Srinivasan SivabalanAmid the vibrant festive season in India, consumer demand is soaring, prompting businesses to boost sales and raise prices accordingly. How...
GST collections jump 22.9% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive demand beats high inflation and interest ratesIndia's GST collections in October reached ₹2.31 lakh crore, reflecting a 22.9% year-on-year increase. Strong consumption trends are indica...
Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover"It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," ...
DA could reach 65% after recent retail inflation numbers are taken into account: Can it rise to 68% for January 2027?DA hike: In September 2026, the Labour Bureau reported a rise in retail inflation to 155.4. This surge has resulted in a Dearness Allowance...
United Spirits' mass-market liquor sales slump as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, premiumisation takes centre stageUnited Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory ...
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...