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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...
Global Market Today: Asian shares slide as chip stocks tumble; investors eye US earnings, CPIThe MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 0.3% with equities in South Korea slipping over 3%. That came after a US gauge of chipmakers fell 2.7%...
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...
Market crash after retirement? Four retirees share lessons on how to prepare in advanceFour retirees tell us how they planned for a market fall long before it came. What these four individuals did smartly was not adjust their ...
ETSA 2026: Over a decade on, India's startup story is only getting startedThe 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) captured this transition, reflecting an ecosystem that has moved beyond the ra...
Musk steps up Starlink push, says "competition would benefit Indians", hits out at "army of Internet shills"SpaceX CEO Elon Musk renewed his push for Starlink's entry into India, accusing Mukesh Ambani's supporters of hypocrisy and arguing that co...
Nifty bulls regain momentum, but can bears strike back? 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next weekIndian equities snapped an eight-week losing streak as the Nifty 50 and Sensex rebounded on Friday. However, elevated crude prices, foreign...
'There's talk of one party, but three have got Satcom licences': Jyotiraditya ScindiaCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India's technology-agnostic policy towards satellite communications during a recen...
From growing demand for AI to premium upgrades, Amazon India reveals what customers want ahead of Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026As the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 approaches, technology shoppers are becoming more research-led, weighing AI capabilities, performa...
US state Montana governor pitches India partnerships in quantum, aerospace, biosciences & critical mineralsMontana has a cluster of around 80 quantum and photonics companies, and is keen to work with Indian institutions and firms on research, tec...
RBI survey: Household inflation expectations hit 10% for next yearIndian households expect inflation to rise to 10 per cent over the coming year, driven by living expenses. The Reserve Bank of India has im...
Keep UPI free, govt should withdraw proposed charges: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative has urged the government to withdraw the proposed UPI charges set for October 15. Introducing fees on ...
TCS Q2 Results Preview: Can the IT bellwether show enough growth to calm investors?Tata Consultancy Services is scheduled to release its second-quarter results on October 8, with analysts predicting a year-on-year revenue ...
Indian firms seen posting faster profit growth despite global headwindsIndian companies are projected to achieve profit growth during the September quarter despite various challenges affecting different sectors...
ET Interview: India’s aspirational middle class gives it demographic edge, says Verlinvest CEO Roberto ItaliaVerlinvest is planning to invest €1 billion in India over the next five years, reflecting the country's economic dynamism. The firm identif...
Consumer companies score low on R&D spending amid innovation chorusIndian consumer firms are asserting their commitment to technology and innovation, yet their investment in research and development (R&D) r...
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...
New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban IndiaIndian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...