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Blue Star MD flags 2% margin drop this summer but bets big on data centres for long-term growthBlue Star experienced a robust summer AC sales season, but rising input costs significantly impacted profit margins. The company's MD antic...
India's electric car sales set to cross 3 lakh units for first time in 2026: ReportIndia's electric passenger vehicle market is poised for a significant leap, projected to surpass 3 lakh annual sales in 2026. This surge is...
Centre eases metrology rules for first-time violators; says fix it first, face action laterUnder the Legal Metrology Act, businesses can address minor first-time procedural errors without incurring immediate penalties. The newly i...
World MSME Day: Gem & jewellery sector calls for MSME-led innovations amid global uncertaintyDespite challenges like fluctuating gold prices and evolving consumer tastes, experts highlight opportunities in design-led, innovative pra...
Logistics market can’t support more than three players, further consolidation likely: Delhivery's Sahil BaruaDelhivery is entering its next phase of growth, with CEO Sahil Barua betting on high-growth segments while continuing to push hard to expan...
Don't let AI chip off the old blockThe soaring demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence is leading to significant shortages that are affecting various indust...
iPhone 18 Pro Max cost predictions are here; Why it could be Apple's most expensive standard iPhone yetApple's iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected in September 2026, could be significantly more expensive than its predecessor, according to reports. A ...
Bank failed to return Rs 5 lakh FD after maturity; Kerala HC directs bank to repay FD with 12% interest and Rs 10,000 compensationThe Kerala High Court has ruled that a bank dealing with public funds owes a duty to its depositors to make prompt payment of the funds dep...
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
In May, every 10th new car sold in Europe was ChineseChinese car brands have captured over 11% of the European new car market for the first time, driven by hybrid and plug-in hybrid models off...
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...
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from AugustGroups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for memo...
Apple just raised Mac and iPad prices in India: MacBook Pro now starts at Rs 2.39 lakh, see all the new prices hereApple's revised pricing for India is now in effect, making Macs and iPads more expensive across the lineup. The company says rising RAM and...
Best German Proverb of the day: "The cheapest is always the most expensive." A life lesson on quality, value and long-term thinkingThe German proverb "Das Billige ist immer das Teuerste" ("The cheapest is always the most expensive") teaches that the lowest-priced option...
Trump gets trapped between 'rockets and feathers', squirms for exitUS President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices...
Instagram seller ordered to pay Rs 10,000 after delaying Rs 807 dress by 10 monthsA Kerala consumer commission ordered an online clothing seller to refund a dress cost and pay Rs 10,000 in compensation and costs. The sell...