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Gold, silver prices crash up to 53% from January peak. Time to buy before Dhanteras, festive season?Gold and silver prices have corrected sharply from their January peaks, raising questions about whether the fall offers a buying opportunit...28 Oct, 2026, 10.57 AM IST- India jewellers hold off gold buying, betting prices will dropIndian jewellers are delaying gold purchases ahead of the festive season, betting that prices will fall further after dropping below $4,000...28 Oct, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- Kirana stores make room for new generation FMCG brands as they muscle past legacy giantsIndia's kirana market has seen new-age consumer brands expand their market share to nearly 22%. This increase has impacted the dominance of...28 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Tata Consumer spills the tea on its whole new growth recipeTata Consumer Products reported a better-than-expected second-quarter net profit of ₹469 crore, up from ₹404 crore a year earlier, driven b...27 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...27 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- Tata Consumer shares rally over 4% after Q2 results. Why brokerages remain bullish despite target price cutsTata Consumer Products reported 16% year-on-year profit growth in Q2FY27, while brokerages retained positive ratings but cut target prices ...27 Oct, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...27 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Digital gold purchases surge 83% to Rs 2,590 crore in SeptemberAccording to the World Gold Council (WGC), September purchases rose 4% from August while volumes touched 1.7 tonnes, 18% above the long-ter...27 Oct, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Tata Consumer Q2 Results: Net profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 470 crore, revenue up 14%Tata Consumer Products reported a 16% year-on-year profit increase to Rs 470 crore in Q2 FY27, with revenue rising 14% to Rs 5,661 crore. S...26 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Health insurance: 5 gaps in your policy that could leave you with a bigger bill at the time of claimThis is a global problem. A World Health Organization report found that out-of-pocket expenses for medicines and other medical products pus...26 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Nifty outlook bearish, but near-term recovery in sight: AnalystsThe Nifty index fell over 2% amid sustained selling pressures with technical indicators signaling support levels. Analysts have identified ...26 Oct, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
- India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...26 Oct, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- LPG cylinder costs Rs 10,000 in Pakistan as border closure triggers shortages, 6,000 dealer shops shutPakistan's LPG crisis has pushed prices to Rs 750 per kilogram in some areas, taking cylinder costs above Rs 10,000. The Gabd-Rimdan crossi...25 Oct, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45%Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers accoun...24 Oct, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- India’s labour survey to soon include platform workers and unpaid household workIndia will update its Periodic Labour Force Survey starting January 2027 to enhance data collection. The modified sampling design aims to i...23 Oct, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- India could be among top 5 global markets for Glenfiddich maker as whisky drinkers trade upIndia is projected to enter the top five global markets for William Grant & Sons in the coming years. The free trade agreement with the UK,...21 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
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