Ecommerce isn't adding much to Retail Inc's cartAn ET analysis of eight major retailers-market leader Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, Westside, Arvind Fashions, DMart, Spencer's Retail, P...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
India restricts sale of high speed diesel and motor spirit from retail outletsIndia has placed restrictions on institutional and commercial buyers of fuel. These customers must now source motor spirit and high-speed d...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Bank credit grows over 17% in May, extending double-digit rise for 9th month in a rowBank credit saw a strong 17.44 percent growth in May. This marks the ninth straight month of double-digit expansion. Demand for loans from ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 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 opensNLC India shares dipped 3% as the government launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 3% stake, aiming to raise Rs 1,263 crore. T...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.26 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
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
SoftBank sells Rs 2,873 crore worth of Lenskart shares in block deal to Goldman Sachs and other investorsLenskart Solutions saw a major stake sale as SoftBank offloaded shares worth about Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal. The transaction dre...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
For mall outlets, summer's time for some cool businessMalls and retail outlets are seeing a surge in customers. Heatwaves and school holidays are keeping people indoors. Restaurants, fashion, a...
31 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST