In 2018, researchers tested 50 students to see if alcohol could improve foreign-language speaking; the surprising finding won an Ig Nobel PrizeA study found that a small alcohol dose improved foreign language pronunciation perception. Independent listeners rated Dutch speakers bett...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
FMCG makers plan more price hikes as input costs stay elevated; demand holds strongLeading FMCG firms are planning price increases and shrinkflation this quarter. Rising commodity costs and geopolitical issues are driving ...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
BIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly goldThe Bureau of Indian Standards is expanding silver jewellery testing capacity. This move comes as demand for silver increases due to rising...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of AugIn early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. ...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
China producer inflation slows to three-month low, consumer prices coolChina's producer price inflation eased more than expected in July. Consumer inflation also cooled, reflecting weaker domestic demand in the...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown sends food, beverage firms back to drawing boardAmid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Indian food and beverage companies are taking steps to update product labels and advertising claims. R...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
‘Bharat’ is going digital on its own termsBharat’s consumers may be hesitant to purchase certain products online, but it’s clear that they are ready to embrace digital shopping.
08 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Titan's June quarter profit surges 63% YoY, income up 40%Titan Company has shown impressive growth, reporting a staggering 63% increase in profit, largely driven by a surge in demand for jewellery...
08 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Godrej Consumer shares slide 4% after Q1 margin falls amid commodity inflation; Rs 5/share dividend declaredGodrej Consumer Products shares fell 4.3% after the FMCG major reported its June quarter results. Consolidated net profit rose 12% year-on-...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed's Daly backs steady rates, says more inflation data needed before September decisionSan Francisco Fed President Mary Daly backed the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, saying policymakers need more...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Vingo raises Rs 10 crore seed funding to build India’s pre-owned goods marketplaceWith an impressive ten crore rupees secured in seed funding, Vingo is set to revolutionize its pre-owned goods marketplace. Focused on esta...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
CREDAI, NAREDCO hail RBI policy, stable home loan interest rate to help sustain housing demandThe real estate industry's leading organizations, CREDAI and NAREDCO, applaud the RBI's decision to maintain the current repo rate. This mo...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
CREDAI, NAREDCO hail RBI policy, stable home loan interest rate to help sustain housing demandRealtors welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain the repo rate. This stability in home loan interest rates is expected to...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
RBI's status quo on rates to support housing demand, keep real estate sentiment intact: IndustryThe RBI's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth straight review has received a positive response from the real e...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Nestle flags near-term consumption slowdown amid West Asia conflict, El Nino concernsNestle India anticipates slower consumption growth in the food and beverage sector soon. Geopolitical tensions and weather uncertainties ar...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Tea Board launches NCVET-approved tea tasting courses to build skilled workforceThe Tea Board of India has unveiled innovative skill development courses in tea tasting, authorized by NCVET. Designed to nurture a skilled...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the lineGlobal central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some offic...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.03 AM IST