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India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
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...
FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spendingDespite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...
India's hidden semiconductor advantage: What's next in the chip journey?As India accelerates its semiconductor ambitions with a proposed second-phase incentive programme, Equirus says the country is well positio...
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
Cancer, Leo, Virgo Horoscope Today for July 1, 2026: New Career Openings, Wealth Opportunities & Romantic Surprises In This New MonthYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasizes structural planning, analytical efficiency, and creative leadership. Your dynamic planetary alignment...
Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionairesOrient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel b...
Diamonds shine as gold buyers adapt to price volatilityAs Indian consumers face rising gold import duties and erratic prices, they are changing their buying habits for jewellery. The Indriya bra...
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocketApple has increased prices for its iPad and MacBook models due to escalating costs of memory and storage chips, a surge fueled by the AI in...
Global Market: US revises 2026 first-quarter GDP growth up to 2.1%The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revi...
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on IranUS market saw a mixed close as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped, primarily due to tech giants like Alphabet facing investor scrutiny over AI s...
Amazon Prime Day 2026: When is Prime Day in U. S? e-Retail giant offers massive deals on groceries, household goods, travel, school itemsPrime Day 2026 in U. S: Amazon has highlighted deals on groceries, household goods, travel and school items, and said fresh food and essent...
Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basicsAmazon Prime Day 2026 is expected to serve as a key indicator of US consumer spending trends, with shoppers increasingly focusing on grocer...
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentumInvestors are keenly watching Micron Technology's upcoming earnings report for crucial insights into the ongoing AI-driven stock market ral...
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...