India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Gold extends losses on US interest rate-hike fearsGold prices dipped on Monday, extending previous losses amid U.S. interest rate hike fears. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Gulf sent...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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 ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Full impact of inflation not yet in earnings; may reflect next quarter, warns Unmesh SharmaHDFC Securities' Unmesh Sharma anticipates the full impact of inflation on corporate earnings will surface in the June quarter, potentially...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Has India seen another hike on June 4? Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai and other citiesPetrol, Diesel Price Today: Fuel prices held steady across India on June 4, offering consumers a brief respite. However, rising global crud...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Global Market: BoE Governor Bailey stresses need to restore inflation credibility as price risks persistBank of England Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized maintaining public confidence in the 2% inflation target, rejecting calls to raise the go...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Higher petrol, diesel prices threaten to rekindle inflation pressures: ReportFuel prices are rising in India. This will increase transport and manufacturing costs. These higher costs will likely lead to more inflatio...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
India to unveil broader gauge for inflation in data revampIndia is introducing a Producer Price Index for the first time. This new measure will track prices received by producers of goods and servi...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Transport association urges government to cut fuel prices as crude falls to $90/barrelThe All India Motor & Goods Transport Association is calling on the Central Government to lower petrol and diesel prices. They point to a s...
30 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, highest level in nearly 3 yearsThe PCE price index, which is the US Federal Reserve's primary measure of inflation, increased 0.4 per cent from the previous month and 3.8...
29 May, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
West Asia crisis may soon make everyday goods costlier in IndiaIndia faces a looming price hike on everyday goods as global commodity costs surge due to the West Asia conflict. Manufacturers are absorbi...
27 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST