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No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted st...
ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
AI fear over IT overdone, but near-term pain likely to persist: Seshadri SenIndian IT services face persistent pressure due to AI disruption fears, with market expert Seshadri Sen advising tactical caution despite a...
Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problemNikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and d...
Buy, Sell or Hold: Goldman Sachs remains neutral on Tata Motors; Nuvama maintains buy on HULBrokerages show selective optimism amidst market jitters. Goldman Sachs backs Shyam Metalics & Energy with a 10% upside target, anticipatin...
The 30% smallcap tilt: How Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund is positioning for the next rallyAbakkus Mutual Fund is strategically allocating 30% to smallcaps within its Flexi Cap Fund, identifying mispriced opportunities despite str...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
India's telecom ARPU to grow 7% CAGR through FY29; narrowing tariff gap with global markets: ReportIndia's telecom sector is set for a multi-year growth phase. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is projected to grow at 7% annually from FY26 ...
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...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
Mobile data cost dips 97% to Rs 8 per GB, broadband users up 17x in 12 years of Modi govtInternet data costs have fallen dramatically by 97 percent since 2014, making it more affordable. This has led to a significant increase in...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...