Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
India’s ethanol strategy: Automakers treading cautiously, consumers remain unconvinced and experts are waryWith the rollout of E85 fuel and policy changes to support mass flex-fuel deployment, the government is attempting something few large econ...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like l...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
India needs 2,000 GW new power capacity in 20 years, says Adani Green's Sagar AdaniIndia needs to add nearly 2,000 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next two decades to meet rising demand and reduce relia...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Homebuyer can seek compensation for delayed delivery after taking possession: SCHomebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed flat delivery even after taking possession, the Supreme Court ruled. The apex court overturn...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM 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
'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reportsSpaceX is reportedly planning a direct-to-consumer Starlink mobile service in the US, potentially challenging giants like Verizon and AT&T....
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
West Bengal mid-day meal row: Which is a better source of protein, eggs or soya?A controversy has erupted in West Bengal as state-run schools may cease serving eggs under ISKCON's midday meal program. ISKCON asserts tha...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly declineUS new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, t...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Switzerland fast-tracks India trade pact implementationSwitzerland is accelerating the implementation of its Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India, aiming to significantly b...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Chevron signs pact with Microsoft for powering its Texas data centreChevron and Microsoft have partnered for a 20-year deal to power a Texas data center. The Kilby facility will supply 2.67 gigawatts using G...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Real 'Made In India: A Titan Story' began in a small Tamil Nadu village with a mission to bring stylish watches to the common IndianTitan, a household name in India, began its journey in the small town of Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a vision to offer stylish, quality wa...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Reliance Intelligence to make AI dramatically more affordable in India by 2030: Akash AmbaniReliance aims to revolutionize AI accessibility in India, mirroring its Jio data success. By decade's end, the company plans to make AI "dr...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST