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Beyond tech: Kotak MF’s Shibani Kurian on India’s next innovation-led winnersInnovation-led investment opportunities in India are extending well beyond technology, with healthcare, auto components and industrials eme...
VCs go deep on single-specialty healthcare with orthopaedics, pain relief betsThe trend is reflected in several recent funding deals. Bengaluru-based Lumov, which makes orthotic products, is in talks to raise Rs 32 cr...
In US swing districts, high prices dominate minds but not always ballotsAmerican consumers express significant concerns over rising living costs impacting their daily shopping habits. Many voters remain loyal to...
Titan Company brand Zoya seeks to cash in on rising high-end jewellery demand, eyes ₹500 crore revenue by FY27Titan Company's luxury brand Zoya aims to reach ₹500 crore in revenue by FY27 as India's luxury jewellery market expands. It is targeting h...
Climbing down the Moutai: Is the prestigious Moutai brand crumbling under China's anti-extravagance campaign and economic turmoil?Moutai, a prominent baijiu brand in China, has experienced significant fluctuations in demand and prices. The brand's popularity is affecte...
At 22, he built a gym machine in his garage. Now, the man behind the ‘Ferrari of fitness’ is looking to IndiaTechnogym founder Nerio Alessandri is looking to expand the Italian fitness and wellness company's presence in India, where fitness facilit...
Vishal Mega Mart shares sink 8% as Q2 margin takes a hit despite profit growthVishal Mega Mart shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the retailer reported a 110-basis-point year-on-year contraction in EBITDA margin t...
Luxe redux, it's a pleasure: Luxury retail in India is moving away from 'dictatorial' exclusivity to 'collaborative' empathyIndia's luxury market is projected to surpass $12 billion by 2028, reflecting a significant shift in consumer behavior. Millennials and Gen...
JIO IPO & Rs 10 lakh crore: Mukesh Ambani added 13 zeros to Dhirubhai’s dreamJio Platforms will begin subscriptions for its IPO on October 21 and it will conclude on October 23. The record-breaking IPO could see valu...
Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays?Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better h...
Why electric vehicles sales are lukewarm in America, but hot in EuropeElectric vehicle sales in the United States have dropped 30.7% this year following the expiration of a federal subsidy. In contrast, Europe...
US luxury spending falls for third month as wealthy shoppers turn cautious ahead of midtermsUS credit card spending on luxury brands fell by 6% from a year earlier in September. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline lea...
New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban IndiaIndian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...
HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growthHSBC Holdings Plc plans to expand its operations in India by increasing its branch network by 35% over the next two years. The bank aims to...
AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...
HSBC plans India equity broking return after 13 years amid IPO boom, sources sayAfter a decade-long hiatus, HSBC is gearing up to re-enter the Indian equity broking sector, responding to the increasing demands from weal...
India’s big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...