Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Gold price correction to lift Dhanteras sentiment, but sales volumes likely to remain flat: JewellersThe decline in gold prices is expected to boost demand this Dhanteras, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) Chairman Rajesh R...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
RBI launches 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence ahead of December policy meetingReserve Bank of India has announced the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. This survey aims to capture...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Marico profit jumps 31%, flags rising input costs amid West Asia woesMarico has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue, driven by strong volume growth in India and international markets. The company ...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
US manufacturing strengthens in October, input prices stay highUS manufacturing activity accelerated in October, with the ISM manufacturing PMI rising to 55.5 from 54.5 in September, beating Reuters-pol...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
US manufacturing picks up in October; input prices stay highUS manufacturing activity experienced growth in October due to solid domestic demand and increased business spending in AI. The manufacturi...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
India bonds surge as oil cools on US-Iran deal hopesIndian government bonds showed improvement as crude oil prices declined, which is expected to boost market demand. Traders are closely moni...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
India’s consumers are back, its stocks aren’t: Srinivasan SivabalanAmid the vibrant festive season in India, consumer demand is soaring, prompting businesses to boost sales and raise prices accordingly. How...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
- Gold lingers near one-year low as Fed hike expectations firm
Gold prices experienced a minor uptick in early trading across Asia; however, they linger near a one-year low. Persistent worries about inf...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover"It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
United Spirits' mass-market liquor sales slump as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, premiumisation takes centre stageUnited Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory ...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Global Market: Bank of Japan achieves 2% inflation target after 13 yearsThe Bank of Japan declared its long-standing 2% inflation target achieved after more than 13 years, but kept its benchmark interest rate un...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Godrej consumer profit rises 14%, weighs calibrated price hikes to offset inflationGodrej Consumer Products is bracing for rising commodity inflation as it approaches the December quarter, driven by escalating costs. The f...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending risesIn September, the US experienced a notable rise in inflation, driven by surging gasoline prices and other consumer goods. The Personal Cons...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as stubborn inflation puts future rate hikes in focusThe US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged to evaluate inflation trends. Policymakers are assessing h...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
US Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation concernsThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to the Iran war fuel inflation conce...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST