ETMarkets Smart Talk | Corporate bonds are emerging as a compelling alternative to fixed deposits: Nikhil AggarwalAs fixed deposit rates decline, Indian investors are increasingly exploring corporate bonds for better post-tax returns. This shift, driven...
Consumer companies ramp up festive production on demand hopeLeading electronics contract manufacturers such as Dixon Technologies and PG Electroplast highlighted a "high" double-digit increase in ord...
Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictivePsychology of shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to e...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | As FD rates soften, AAA PSU and corporate bonds are gaining traction: BondScanner CEOAs fixed deposit rates dip, investors are turning to high-rated PSU and corporate bonds for better returns. Improved retail access and regu...
Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filingSustainable fashion brand Reformation has filed for a U.S. IPO, reporting a revenue increase to $507.1 million for the year ending December...
RBI nudges banks to offer better forex rates to retail customersThe Reserve Bank of India is pushing banks to offer better foreign exchange rates for individuals and small businesses. A new platform allo...
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
India's retail lending sector entering multi-decade growth cycle driven by digital transformation, financial inclusion: ReportIndia's retail lending sector is poised for decades of growth, fueled by digital innovation, financial inclusion, and rising incomes. Housi...
US Stock Market: Retail investor rush sends Wendy's stock soaring on heavy trading volumeWendy's shares experienced a dramatic surge, climbing nearly 29% as retail investors flocked to the struggling fast-food chain. This rally,...
IRFC shares fall 2% as OFS worth Rs 2,212 crore opens for retail investors today. Here's all you need to knowIndian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares dipped as the government initiated an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to divest nearly 2% sta...
Nithin Kamath recalls falling for a pyramid scheme, warns retail investors against 'easy money' promisesZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared his past entanglement with a pyramid scheme in his late teens, emphasizing that wealth building req...
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
Noel exiting Trent: The quiet Tata who built a loud success storyNoel Tata reportedly told shareholders at Trent's annual general meeting that it would be his last as chairman, signalling the close of a t...
Gold loans surge in Retail Mix; NBFCs outpace banks in market share gains: Experian reportA report by credit bureau Experian shows that gold loans have become a major driver of India’s retail credit growth, with their share in th...
Jio and NSE mega IPOs will test jittery retail investorsIndia anticipates two massive IPOs: the National Stock Exchange and Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms. Local investor sentiment is crucial, esp...
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...