Processed food exports gain steam, US leads the rise in global appetiteExports of ready-to-eat and cooked food items increased 16% to $2.4 billion in 2025-26 from $2.1 billion in the previous financial year, ac...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for TibetBorder trade between India and China resumed at Shipki-La after a long hiatus. Himachal Pradesh minister inaugurated the trade and flagged ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Brands see strong consumer appetite this festive season despite war-led woesIndian consumers show resilient demand for aspirational and premium goods this festive season. Inflation and supply disruptions have not si...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Unexpected gainer of trouble in the Gulf? 13 stocks from backend of the EV shift, with upside potential of up to 33%Most investors seeking exposure to the EV shift choose the obvious: A pure EV company; a scooter or car maker. They are the face of the tra...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Britannia sharpening regional playbook to take on local rivals: MD & CEO Rakshit HargaveBritannia Industries is strengthening its regional strategy and localizing products to compete effectively. The company is empowering regio...
19 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry saysDomestic companies expect the India-UK trade pact to spur innovation and not create serious competition. The agreement reduces tariffs on m...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
ITC sees demand momentum sustaining in H2; bets on premiumisation and healthy productsITC anticipates strong demand in the latter half of FY26, boosted by festive celebrations. Premium and super-premium product growth is evid...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
MDR on UPI on the cards; Emergent enters unicorn clubThe government is mulling restoring MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Whisky, cars and more: What gets cheaper as India-UK FTA kicks inIndia UK Free Trade Agreement: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is now in effect. Nearly all Indian exports will gai...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Food giants focus on the fine print to serve you rightIndian consumers are increasingly looking beyond prices and focusing on product labels, ingredients and nutrition details while making food...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Chips or chocolates, India's brands want you to pay more for a fitter youFrom millet chips and protein-rich chocolates to science-backed skincare, FMCG companies are increasingly premiumising everyday products to...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Reliance eyes export-led push with new manufacturing platforms across key consumer segmentsReliance Industries is set to revolutionize manufacturing across beverages, daily essentials, garments, and electronics, with a significant...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST