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India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
Commodity Talk| “The conversation is shifting from ‘Can I trade commodities?’ to ‘What role should commodities play?’: Sunil KatkeGold has already established itself as a strategic asset for Indian investors, but the opportunity is increasingly extending to silver, cop...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI, defence, power: Investors need to be selective as valuations turn expensive, says Aditya KhemaniAditya Khemani, Head of Equities at Invesco Mutual Fund, believes investors need to be particularly selective at this stage. He cautions ag...
As China slows, global FMCG and consumer giants from L'Oreal to Nestle bet big on IndiaIndia is becoming a key growth focus for global consumer companies. Rising incomes and expanding retail offer major untapped market potenti...
Coforge row deepens; MDR on UPI coming soonCoforge’s boardroom brouhaha has taken a new turn days after chairman Om Prakash Bhatt’s resignation. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
SBICAP Securities partners with Appreciate for global market access via India INX GA, NSEIXGASBICAP Securities has partnered with Appreciate Broking IFSC to give retail investors regulated access to more than 8,000 US stocks and glo...
Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
Centre tightens e-commerce sales rules, puts ‘fake’ discounts on watchNew e-commerce rules will mandate displaying prior prices alongside discounts. Platforms must clearly identify sponsored listings and avoid...
Commodity Talk| Equities, bonds... and commodities? Why investors may need a third pillar for diversification, Navneet Damani decodesOnce seen largely as a cyclical trading opportunity or an inflation hedge, commodities are increasingly finding a place in long-term portfo...
India is consumer giant Unilever's blueprint for emerging-market growth: CEOUnilever views India as its emerging market growth blueprint, anticipating significant expansion. The company is allocating substantial acq...
$100 crude shock: Oil cos lose Rs 5/litre on petrol, Rs 23 on diesel as pump prices stay frozenState-owned oil companies are facing negative marketing margins of Rs 5 per litre on petrol and Rs 23 on diesel as Brent crude crossed USD ...
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 25% in 1 year, according to analystsAt a time when a statement or missile can cause unexplained volatility, expecting rational behaviour in the equity markets is probably expe...
State oil companies lose up to 35% bulk diesel salesState oil companies are grappling with substantial bulk diesel sales losses as numerous large customers pivot to retail pumps to evade soar...
Bitcoin falls below $79,000 ahead of US inflation data. Here’s what’s weighing on cryptoBitcoin fell below $79,000 as strong US employment data revived expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy. Rising oil prices and US-Ir...
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risksInternational crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about glo...
There’s a lot riding on cos getting rural 2-wheeler mix rightTwo-wheeler companies face complex rural stocking challenges for the upcoming festive season. Rural markets account for over half of indust...
Gold paused not peaked, record run could be ahead: Goldman SachsRecent fluctuations in gold prices have emerged, primarily due to the ambiguous stance of the Federal Reserve and escalating conflicts in I...
Labels are now the main course for F&B chiefs as regulatory scrutiny reshapes boardroom prioritiesSpotlight on food safety and compliance is shining brightly in Indian F&B sectors. With regulatory scrutiny reaching CEO boardroom discussi...
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...