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El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
ITC's packaged foods business crosses $2 billion in revenueITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...
Pharmeasy founders’ new venture All Home raises Rs 200 crore; valuation doublesAll Home, which operates in the interior design and architecture space, partners with brands by investing in them and providing capabilitie...
Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filingSustainable fashion brand Reformation has filed for a U.S. IPO, reporting a revenue increase to $507.1 million for the year ending December...
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in MayIndia’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...
Missed the FII U-turn? 6 stocks turned multibagger after foreign investors corrected their mistakeForeign institutional investors (FIIs) reversed their selling trend in six select Indian stocks, turning them into multibaggers. Bajaj Cons...
Exporters urge govt not to impose curbs on onionsIndian onion exporters are urging the government against imposing export curbs, citing a surge in wholesale prices at Lasalgaon market. Del...
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
Noel exiting Trent: The quiet Tata who built a loud success storyNoel Tata reportedly told shareholders at Trent's annual general meeting that it would be his last as chairman, signalling the close of a t...
Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre lineup, bets on India's growing home cinema cultureWith the rise of streaming and gaming, Indian consumers are revolutionising their living spaces into entertainment hubs. No longer content ...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
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...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
India's private investment gains overtakes government share post-COVID: ReportPrivate companies have emerged as the main drivers of investment in India after the pandemic, accounting for 71.3% of project announcements...
Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
Indian two-wheeler industry to see moderate growth at 3-5% in FY27: ICRAIndia's two-wheeler sector anticipates a modest 3-5% wholesale volume growth in FY27, according to ICRA. While domestic demand and exports ...
PetroChina forecasts Chinese oil consumption will drop 4.9% this yearChina's oil use is set to decline in 2026. This shift comes as the nation embraces new energy sources and faces elevated oil prices. PetroC...
Extended summer may lift AC sales, but growth likely to fall short of expectations: Praveen SahayIndia's room air conditioner market anticipates a boost from an extended summer and El Niño, though growth is tempered by conservative deal...
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...