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Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
Avendus set for final close of Future Leaders Fund-III at Rs 1,800 croreThe fund’s latest investment is a Rs 140 crore secondary purchase of promoter shares in Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services (PPFAS).
India, China trade rises to USD 91.72 bn in first 6-month, trade deficit widens to USD 67.1 bnChina's exports to India grew significantly in early 2026. Indian exports to China also saw substantial percentage increases during this pe...
Truecaller CEO: Extending TRAI's jurisdiction encroaches on MeitY's domainTruecaller's CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala views TRAI's expanded jurisdiction as an encroachment on the IT Ministry's regulatory authority. He ar...
Index returns likely to be slightly above long-term averages over next 2 years: Mirae Asset CIO Neelesh Surana on market outlook, fund strategiesMirae Asset Investment Managers (India)’s equity funds have experienced a period of underperformance—the first major blip since inception i...
The numbers behind India's electric mobility boom: A 12-fold leap in a 30 mn EV marketIndia's electric vehicle market is set for substantial growth by 2032. Sales are expected to rise significantly, driven by consumer appeal ...
Companies fold back discounts as cost clouds hang lowCompanies are also putting fewer products on sale, signalling a shift away from aggressive promotions despite ongoing end-of-season sales, ...
Adani flagship is the next big India pick for Singapore’s HeliosHelios Capital Management is investing in Adani Enterprises, seeing potential in India's overlooked market. The asset manager bought shares...
Government waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturingThe government has waived customs duty on key electronic components. This move aims to boost domestic manufacturing of smartphones and lapt...
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
Global Market: China's factory inflation hits four-year high, keeping metals and industrial stocks in focusChina's factory-gate inflation reached its fastest pace in four years during June. Producer prices rose 4.1 percent year-on-year, driven by...
Rising with pricing: Corporate revenue growth likely held firm in the first quarter, riding out the tempestCorporate India's revenue reached a two-year peak in Q1, propelled by significant price hikes. The domestic market drove growth in key sect...
India's richer middle class is living a more dollar-linked life while earning in rupeesDollar spending India: The country's expanding middle class now spends more on foreign goods and services. International travel and oversea...
Consumer loans hit a record in Q1 amid steep rise in electronic goods pricesConsumer financing reached new highs in the June quarter. This surge was fueled by greater financing of electronics and rising prices. Bank...
'Smartphone PLI plan exceeds targets, value addition quadruples': Industry informs govtThe commerce ministry questioned the smartphone PLI scheme's success for an extension. Industry data showed production more than doubling a...
As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and...
US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contractionUS services sector activity saw a slight dip in June as the impact of Middle East war-driven order rushes faded. However, employment reboun...
Urban India spends 1. 6x more on weekends than weekdays: StudyThe weekend shopping rush has become a hallmark of urban Indian life, with discretionary spending nearly doubling as shoppers flock to mall...
Indian startups face global expansion challenges despite growing tech ecosystem, says CES VPJohn T. Kelley, vice president, Consumer Technology Association and show director for its Consumer Electronics Show (CES), said home-grown ...
Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...