India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Price shock trumps festive cheer as India smartphone shipments hit decade lowIndia's smartphone market faced a 26% decline in shipments in Q3 2026 compared to the previous year. Factors like rising prices and cautiou...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Meet Kevin Corey, the high school business teacher who started a wipes brand with $14,000; by 2025, it was generating $3.8 millionCorey is the co-founder of Stall Mates. It is a brand of flushable bathroom wipes that he built with his teaching career. All of this start...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Lab-grown diamond startup So/Facet raises Rs 10 crore led by SauceThe round also saw participation from Mokobara cofounders Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal, Chona Family Office (that’s behind Hocco Ice Cr...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% in 1 year, according to analystMultiple headwinds continue to hit the market, and there is no sign that things will change anytime soon. In these circumstances, the chanc...
19 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Uniqlo India net profit rises 41% to Rs 253 cr in FY26; co bets on expansionUniqlo reported a significant increase in revenue for the year ended March 2026. The revenue rose 44% year-on-year, reaching ₹1,724 crore a...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Jaguar Land Rover India expands retail presence in Delhi, Gurugram; sees NCR as key marketJaguar Land Rover India has relocated to a larger facility in Delhi and opened a new outlet in Gurugram. The company views the National Cap...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Bharat D2C Conclave 2026: From the ₹100 crore playbook to AI-led advertising and omnichannel strategies, founders on scaling India’s consumer brandsInside the Bharat D2C Conclave 2026, which brought founders, investors and policymakers together to discuss the business decisions shaping ...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
HLL Lifecare launches eStore to expand direct-to-consumer reachState-owned company HLL Lifecare launched HLL eStore, a digital platform aimed to expand access to its healthcare and wellness products acr...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Sebi writes to IRDAI to include investors' insurance policy details in consolidated account statementSebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced efforts to include insurance information in the Consolidated Account Statement. The initiative a...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Maison D’Arome wants India to say oui to luxury perfumes without the heavy price tagMaison D'Arome has introduced a collection of premium perfumes in India aimed at discernible consumers. The brand asserts its fragrances ar...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Online mobile sales may not ring loud this NavratriIndia's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp decline in sales during the festive season. Recent data indicates a 16% year-on-year drop...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Festive shopping takes a hit as protests empty Delhi’s Khan Market, Connaught PlaceRetailers in Khan Market and Connaught Place report a 90% drop in footfall due to ongoing protests. The disruptions have led to extensive f...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
EZE Perfumes enters Northeast IndiaEZE Perfumes has opened its first outlet in Northeast India at City Center Mall in Guwahati. The launch marks a significant personal milest...
11 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST