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West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leaveIndia Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low,...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strongIndian auto sales experienced robust double-digit growth in May, with passenger vehicles up 27% and two-wheelers by 31%. This surge, driven...
Organised jewellers seen sustaining growth despite 80% surge in gold prices: NuvamaIndia's jewellery sector anticipates strong growth. Weddings and festivals are driving demand, even with high gold prices. Retailers report...
Alang shipbreaking yard, world's largest, faces worst-ever crisis as vessel arrivals hit record lowAlang, India's largest shipbreaking yard, is experiencing its worst downturn. Geopolitical tensions and extended ship lifespans have led to...
'Not a great environment for Indian market': Harsha Upadhyaya on Iran-US tensions, IT outlook, pharma bet, and where to be cautiousGlobal challenges are impacting Indian stocks. West Asian tensions and rising US inflation create headwinds. Tech sector shifts also affect...
World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%India's economic growth forecast for FY27 has been raised to 6.6 percent by the World Bank. This positive outlook is driven by reduced US t...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
Citi cuts Nifty target to 26,000 on El Nino, AI risks, picks one stockCiti Research lowered its Nifty target due to rising earnings risks linked to geopolitical tensions and other macro concerns. However, it r...
India Inc remains bullish on FY27; Telecom, defence, banking seen driving growth: ReportIndian businesses are optimistic about FY27. Telecom, defence, metals, and banking are set for growth. Companies expect demand to remain st...
Indian banks better placed than APAC peers: Fitch on West Asia woesIndia's banking sector is resilient against the economic impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to Fitch Ratings. While othe...
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
Iran war fallout: Fuel use drops 6.5% in May; experts see warning signs for economyIndia's demand for transportation fuels and petroleum products is declining due to supply disruptions and higher prices stemming from the I...
Allcargo Logistics expands tech-enabled distribution reachDriven by urbanization and digital commerce, the company is leveraging technology and an expanded nationwide network to improve inventory f...
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...