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CNG, hybrids, electrics rule motown: Alternative powertrains beat petrol vehicles for the first time in India as August auto sales jump 18%Retail vehicle sales surged by eighteen percent year-on-year, reaching 2.42 million units last month. For the first time, alternative energ...08 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST- LPG refill booking interval cut from 45 to 25 days, says Union MoS Suresh GopiThe Centre has reduced the booking interval for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refills from 45 days to 25 days, Union Minister of State for ...07 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- 52% apparel makers expect higher festive sales, CMAI survey findsIndian apparel makers expect higher festive sales this year. Many members anticipate matching last year's sales performance. Rising raw mat...07 Sep, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Robert Pattinson: “If you are pushing something out into the unknown a little bit, you can’t judge yourself, because...” — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by the Twilight and The Batman star on embracing uncertainty, self-discovery, courage, creativity, self-doubt, personal growth and breaking free from repetitionQuote of the day by Robert Pattinson: His words explore what happens when we step beyond familiar ground. Trying something new can bring un...06 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...04 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- ‘Pulse’ check: How PhonePe is turning transaction data into market intelligenceIn an exclusive conversation with The Economic Times, PhonePe’s Karthik Raghupathy explained how PulsePro was born out of demand for postal...04 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- India services activity expands in August, but growth remains near four-year lowThe services sector in India showed an uptick in August, spurred by increased business and consumer demand. However, this expansion was onl...04 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Strong demand boosts US services sector activity in AugustU.S. services sector activity grew in August, with new orders reaching a 3-1/2-year high. Input prices also increased, suggesting inflation...03 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- India's services growth picks up in August but stays near four-year low, PMI showsIndia's services sector saw a slight acceleration in August, though new business growth remained subdued. Overall activity stayed near its ...03 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Psychology explains why nervous job seekers may be more likely to fake confidence in interviews and why anxiety can push them to present a false imagePsychology of fake confidence in interview: Job interview anxiety often drives candidates to inflate their professional personas. Studies i...02 Sep, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- India manufacturing PMI falls to 5-year low in August as demand weakensIndian manufacturing faced its lowest growth rate in five years during August, characterized by a slowdown in output and new orders amid di...02 Sep, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Coffee is not enough for America’s new caffeine rush, it ‘can’ be much more: Morgan StanleyEnergy drinks are increasingly replacing coffee for American consumers seeking more energy. Younger demographics are adopting energy drinks...01 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Government-school teachers ready for AI, but need institutional support: JanAI surveyThe survey of 797 government-school teachers across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Maharashtra found that 72% of respondents feel ...01 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- China factory output falls second straight monthThe manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 49.8 in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, remaining below...31 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- Fevicol maker Pidilite says demand holding steady in Q2; rules out immediate price hikes: MDPidilite Industries expects consumer demand to remain resilient despite inflationary pressures. The company does not foresee immediate pric...30 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Emami well-placed to tap rural recovery, premiumisation trends: Chairman S GoenkaEmami anticipates benefiting from rural demand recovery and urban premiumisation trends. Favorable monsoons and rising affordability are re...25 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
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