China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Purplle pauses fundraising talks as founders bag Rs 90-100 crore stakeBeauty retailer Purplle has paused fundraising talks due to valuation disagreements, while founders are buying back shares at a valuation o...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strongIndian auto sales experienced robust double-digit growth in May, with passenger vehicles up 27% and two-wheelers by 31%. This surge, driven...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Govt to sell up to 5% stake in insurer GIC via OFSThe Indian government is set to divest up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation. This offer for sale begins for non-retail investo...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Madhusudan Kela buys luxury flat for Rs 121 cr in DLF's Gurugram projectAce investor Madhusudan Murlidhar Kela has purchased a luxurious flat for Rs 121 crore in DLF's new project, 'The Dahlias', in Gurugram. Th...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
What happens when ChatGPT can shop for you? Inside Visa and OpenAI's AI commerce visionVisa's partnership with OpenAI could mark the beginning of a new phase in digital commerce, where AI assistants move beyond product recomme...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Fed and BoE stay guarded after 100 days of Iran warGlobal central banks are poised to maintain current interest rates this week. The Iran war's impact on inflation and growth remains a key c...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Beer sales rise 10% in Delhi this May as popular brands regain shelf spaceBeer sales in May surged by nearly 10% year-on-year in Delhi, fueled by the return of popular national brands to retail shelves. These nati...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block dealADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted stro...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
A $6 billion share sale wave in India signals deals perking upIndia's equity markets are poised for a busy period with over $6.3 billion in offerings expected in two months. This surge follows a subdue...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Iran war fallout: Fuel use drops 6.5% in May; experts see warning signs for economyIndia's demand for transportation fuels and petroleum products is declining due to supply disruptions and higher prices stemming from the I...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
West Bengal polls throw up landslide victory for helmets as sales zoom to record heightsHelmet sales in West Bengal have surged significantly. This follows a crackdown on helmet rule violations by two-wheeler riders. Manufactur...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Electric passenger vehicle retail sales jump 81.2% to 26,682 units in May: FADAElectric vehicle sales in India saw a significant surge in May. Passenger vehicle retail sales jumped 81.2 percent. Tata Motors led the ele...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
NLC India shares fall 3% as OFS worth up to Rs 1,263 crore opensThe government is set to launch an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to 3% of its stake in NLC India, valued at approximately Rs 1,263 cror...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demandVehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural are...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST