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...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
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...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
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...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
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...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
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...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
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...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
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...
24 Oct, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
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...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
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...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
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...
22 Oct, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
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...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
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...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
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 ...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
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...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.05 PM IST