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India’s hidden gold chest is giving imported bullion a run for its moneySoaring gold prices are prompting Indians to exchange old jewellery for new designs this festive season rather than cut back on purchases. ...
Titan Jewellery division CEO Arun Narayan bullish on festive demand, but watchful on rural trendsTitan Jewellery division CEO Arun Narayan expects a strong festive season, with Tanishq’s new Dhanteras collection, Adhyantara, catering to...
Indian consumer firms face margin squeeze despite strong quarterly salesIndian FMCG companies are expected to report narrower September-quarter profit margins despite double-digit sales growth, as rising raw mat...
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...
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...
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
Railways cracks down on brand-linked tendersThe Railway Board has mandated the removal of restrictive conditions in procurement tenders for railway zones. This includes avoiding brand...
ETSA champions show the great Indian dream is all home-brewed and visa-free: Union Minister Piyush GoyalIn a candid conversation with ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar, he spoke about India’s trade deals, India-US relations, foreign investment, and how...
Mutual funds close in on FPIs in Indian equity ownershipWith Indian mutual funds now holding 11.7% of domestic equities, they have overtaken foreign portfolio investors, whose share has plunged b...
Assessing products to counter side effects of GLP-1, says Bayer's TrianaBayer AG plans to expand its consumer health business in India significantly by 2030. The company aims to triple its revenue in the Indian ...
- India-UK trade deal to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually by 2040
Britain and India have officially inked the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, a major step towards deepening economic ties. The a...
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure, say global smartphone manufacturersMajor smartphone manufacturers consider India an important market, as consumer demand remains steady despite increasing component prices. C...
‘What ‘no palm oil’ labels tell consumers and what they don’tIndia cannot spend Rs 11,040 crore building a domestic oil palm economy while allowing brands to turn the same crop into a warning sign. Th...
Apple Pay’s India launch shows how RBI’s outcome-based regulation lets technology evolveApple Pay was launched in India after significant regulatory developments by the Reserve Bank of India. This new payment option allows user...
Inside 11-quarter high earnings pomp, 46 companies may wipe out up to 84% of their Q2 profitsAt least 46 companies are expected to report double-digit profit declines in Q2, despite Motilal Oswal projecting 22% earnings growth for i...
No rate cuts, but big GST relief: 8 reforms on refunds, ITC, registration and enforcement | ExplainedThe GST Council has approved a sweeping process overhaul, easing registration, speeding up refunds, widening input tax credit and reducing ...
FPIs sell Rs 21,745 crore in second half of September, oil & gas, auto & financials lead outflowsForeign portfolio investors experienced a significant increase in selling Indian equities during the latter half of September. Financial st...
ET Product of the Year 2026: Recognising products built in India, taking the country aheadIndia is rapidly transforming into a core center for product design, engineering, and manufacturing, influencing multiple industries. The E...
New FEMA can be fatale for e-shoppersEffective from October 1, new rules by Fema are causing apprehension over individual digital service purchases. Banks will now need to repo...