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45.6% of Indian households use digital channels for at least one purchase: ReportAround 45.6 percent of Indian households currently utilize online shopping and digital payments for various purchases. Despite this growth,...
India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
Brands need to shift to ‘Bharat-first’ strategy as digital usage growsTo effectively connect with rural customers, brands should embrace a 'Bharat-first' advertising philosophy. Digital channels are increasing...
HUL Q2 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to Rs 2,790 crore; Rs 19/share dividend declaredHUL Q2 Results: Hindustan Unilever reported a 4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore, while revenue grew 15% to Rs 18...
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze marginsHindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY2...
Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
Netflix taps ex-Apple executive to sharpen podcast push as YouTube rivalry heats upNetflix has hired former Apple Podcasts executive Steve Wilson to oversee podcast content acquisition as it expands its presence in the sec...
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Recognising Home & Kitchen Appliance of the Year innovation that makes everyday living betterThe ET Product of the Year Awards 2026 honors cutting-edge home and kitchen appliances introduced or revamped in India. This category empha...
SBI Chairman CS Setty sees discretionary credit demand moderating, expects 50 bps rate hike in DecemberSBI chairman CS Setty expects higher interest rates to moderate credit demand in rate-sensitive sectors, particularly discretionary spendin...
Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45%Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers accoun...
India must avoid copying China's aggressive tax policies on private wealth and offshore assetsDeveloping economies often look to the US and China for cues on taxation, infra spending and policy. India, for one, must steer clear of em...
India's a call-out market, but there's room to grow: NestleNestle SA reports that 37% of urban households in India purchase Maggi noodles monthly. The instant noodles segment is outpacing overall fo...
India's copper demand rises 12% to 2,100 KT in FY26India's copper demand rose to 2,100 kilotonnes in FY'26, reflecting a 12% increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven...
India's interest rate gap with G7 in focus as RBI weighs inflation risks: ReportIndia's monetary policy is now shaped by the interest rate gap with major developed economies and rising inflation. The Reserve Bank of Ind...
From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracketA recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgr...
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...
India's cooling problem is becoming an electricity-cost problem, and the AC industry is trying to solve itIndia’s rising temperatures and growing AC adoption: The country's AC market is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years due to ...
No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
Wallet war: More new things are fighting for every rupee Indians earnIndian Consumer Spending Trends: Indian households are increasingly shifting their consumption patterns, which reflects a richer variety of...