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...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
VCs hungry for kitchen startups; Vala Afshar’s blueprint for India’s AI futureHappy Thursday! Venture capital investors are betting on the premiumisation wave wafting into Indian kitchens. This and more in today’s ETt...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Disney to hike Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices by 13%: Here's how much you will pay nowDisney is planning to raise prices for various subscription plans for Disney+ and Hulu in the near future. The ad-free Disney+ plan will se...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.36 PM 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
Weak core show takes a big toll on Samsung India as net profit plunges 36% to ₹7,228 cr in FY26Samsung India reported a 36% drop in net profit driven by declining smartphone sales and increased costs. Revenue from operations experienc...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Steel prices at 4-year high; trend to continue in H2: ReportDomestic steel prices have reached a four-year high, driven by costlier raw materials. Hot rolled and cold rolled coil prices have signific...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumerIndia's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly af...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep postponing appliance maintenance may be falling into a predictable mental trapPutting off an AC service does not reveal someone’s personality on its own. The delay may have a straightforward explanation: servicing cou...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Dates, bank offers, discounts, EMI options, Prime benefits, and top deals on productsAmazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 will begin on October 8. Customers will receive a 10% instant discount on SBI cards. Prime members can ...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surgeBangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to seventeen percent. This move piles fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM 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
The View co-host Joy Behar listed her Hamptons home for $10.95 million in 2024; after multiple price cuts, the 1903 house finally sold for $5.65 millionJoy Behar has sold her 1903-built Sag Harbor, New York, home for $5.65 million after initially listing it for $10.95 million in November 20...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
GST cuts, lower prices put dishwashers on Indian kitchen mapsDishwasher sales are rapidly growing in India after recent GST rate reductions. Manufacturers have adapted machines for Indian cooking, boo...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quick delivery platforms hike festive ad rates 35% as sales seen doublingThe increase comes at a time when advertisers increasingly use quick-commerce platforms to reach consumers closer to the point of purchase,...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
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