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On a High-way: India revamps highway EPC rules with rating-based deposits, crash penaltiesThe Centre has revised performance security measures for national highway contractors based on their ratings. Contractors rated above 80% w...- 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...
- Steelmakers may outperform non-ferrous peers in Q2 as higher volumes support earningsNon-ferrous companies are expected to see a sequential decline in earnings, with revenue and Ebitda expected to fall 2% and 13%, respective...
- Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
- 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...
- Pharma Q2 Outlook: Pricing pressure, US competition to weigh on select playersIndia's pharmaceutical companies are expected to have a mixed performance in the upcoming September quarter. Companies like Sun Pharmaceuti...
- Can Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?Bonfiglioli Transmissions aims to raise Rs2,534 crore through an upcoming offer for sale. The promoter group's stake will reduce from 100% ...
- Not-so smooth ride: Auto industry faces cost squeeze as steel, freight prices surge, more hikes likelyThe Indian automobile industry is currently grappling with rising input and freight costs due to geopolitical uncertainties. Prices of key ...
- The US has $100 billion to break China’s rare-earth grip. Can it stop Beijing from holding America’s supply chain hostage?The United States can access up to $100 billion in loans for developing its critical minerals industry. Despite this financial resource, it...
- CEAT to hike tyre prices by 4-6 pc this quarter amid increased raw material costsAlthough the company has raised prices in the last two quarters, it could not fully offset inflation in major raw materials such as rubber ...
- 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...
- Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
- 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...
- IKEA targets 4x revenue growth in India by 2030The observation comes as the retailer plans to quadruple its revenue in India by 2030, expand its store network to 30 from the current eigh...
- Salons double festive makeover prices as Navratri demand surges, costs riseSalons and services apps have increased their prices significantly due to a surge in demand for festive services. The rise in costs is attr...
- FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...
- India has the hair, China has the wigs: Inside a $940 million tradeIndian hair has emerged as a sought-after commodity on the international stage, prized for its vibrant hues and high quality. Yet, the coun...
- 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...
- Why are Kraft paper prices rising in India? Corrugated box makers face 25% cost surgeKraft paper prices in India have recently increased by 22% to 25%, affecting production costs significantly. This rise has pressured corrug...
- Indian SME pharma firms see shift of orders from China; cost, quality concerns remainSmall and mid-sized Indian pharmaceutical firms are witnessing a shift in orders away from China. As Western buyers diversify their supply ...
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