Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
26 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
26 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
24 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Rahul Shah bullish on pharma, sees Sun Pharma and Aurobindo as key large-cap playsIndian equity markets show a mixed but improving consumption trend, with selective FMCG and premium retail outperforming. Page Industries i...
22 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Tactical buying visible in IT, selective opportunities emerging in auto ancillaries: Neeraj DewanIndian stock markets are navigating a balance between optimism and caution. Inflationary pressures and global uncertainties are key concern...
21 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to IndiaDara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtec...
18 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Death to the $20 cocktail: The bars bringing back cheaper drinksBars are rethinking cocktail pricing as costs soar and consumer behavior shifts. Establishments like Gus' Sip & Dip and Radicle are offerin...
14 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Fuel price pass-through needs monitoring as weather risks also posing pressure on inflation: BoB reportRising fuel prices and weather uncertainties could push India's inflation higher in FY27, despite current low CPI levels. Bank of Baroda wa...
13 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
West Asia crisis yet to impact inflation, but fuel prices pass-through to shape outlook: ReportIndia's retail inflation remains stable despite global tensions. Future price trends will depend on fuel price pass-through and summer crop...
13 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
India celebrated Mother’s Day with 13,039 cakes an hour and Rs 1 lakh-plus dinners: SwiggyMother's Day saw a significant surge in food delivery and dining out across India, with Swiggy reporting a 26.24% rise in food orders and a...
12 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Chanel for Chandigarh, Mango for Mangaluru: India’s luxury map shifts beyond metrosIndia's retail landscape is shifting as smaller Tier-2 cities are now attracting global brands and premium malls, outperforming larger metr...
12 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Ennismore opens first India hotel, targets travellers choosing experiences over goodsEnnismore, a global lifestyle hospitality company, has launched its first hotel in India. The Roswyn property in Mumbai offers 109 suites. ...
11 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
‘Most Indians retire asset-rich but income poor’: Edelweiss MF’s Radhika Gupta on retirement planning, SIP resilience, lifecycle funds, and simple investingOne of the industry’s most recognisable voices on investing, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has helped shape both her fu...
11 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Quick commerce turns the corner; Karan Taurani picks Eternal, Trent, and Nykaa as top consumption betsIndia's consumption sector is changing. Companies are now focusing on profits, not just growth. Quick commerce players like Blinkit are lea...
11 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
India's April consumer inflation likely rose to 3.8% as higher fuel costs weigh: Reuters pollIndia’s retail inflation likely rose to 3.8% in April from 3.4% in March as higher fuel and LPG costs linked to the US-Iran conflict starte...
08 May, 2026, 12.57 PM IST