Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Costly Diwali: Appliance makers set to serve up another price shockLeading manufacturers such as LG, Samsung, and Daikin are raising prices of consumer appliances by 5-10%. This increase is attributed to ri...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Whirlpool of India stock soars 20% to hit upper circuit on promoter stake sale buzzWhirlpool of India shares surged 20% to hit the upper circuit at Rs 865.35 after reports indicated promoter Whirlpool Mauritius may sell it...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Rs 2 lakh crore bonanza: GST's one-year old tax gift showing up in cars, TVs and revenuesGST collections show economic activity holding up after the overhaul. Consumers are upgrading to better products and larger screen televisi...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Short-term headwinds, long-term calm: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 22%This is not the time to expect that every stock you own will do well; or that you will make quick and easy gains. If you are entering the m...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
India’s young consumers are giving Samsung’s AI appliance bet a big boostSamsung sees significant AI appliance growth in India, driven by younger consumers. Connected Samsung appliances in India saw a nearly nine...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
AI in Indian homes: Samsung sees 30% growth in SmartThings users, makes Knox its security pitchSamsung sees significant growth in its Indian SmartThings user base. Consumers are increasingly adopting AI-enabled appliances for home man...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per yearIn Philadelphia, the initiative to paint roofs white resulted in a remarkable decrease in home temperatures and energy consumption. This co...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
LG Electronics India in Jefferies’ ‘pole position’; bull case points to 21% upsideJefferies retains a Buy rating on LG Electronics India with a Rs 1,895 target and sees Rs 2,000 in its bull case. Growth could come from pr...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Canada’s tariff counterpunch: Where Ottawa is hitting Donald Trump’s AmericaCanada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of American goods. These measures target sectors like steel, dairy, and appliances, ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Samsung India pays the price of costlier chips with a round of layoffsSamsung India is cutting its workforce in batches. This action stems from pressure on smartphone sales and profit margins. Memory chip pric...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
In 1902, Willis Carrier set out to fix a printing problem. He ended up inventing modern air conditioningIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool. His...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Xiaomi India steps up appliance push, next large category still under wrapsInitially focusing on air purifiers, Xiaomi India is planning to launch more products in India this August to mid-September as it builds a ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Electronics makers turn to cheaper materials and localisation as commodity costs biteElectronics producers are adapting to rising costs by innovating their material choices and enhancing local manufacturing efforts. In place...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Government eases import ban on high-tech electronicsElectronic companies can now import select high-value components temporarily. This move follows industry requests for imports until local p...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST