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Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
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...
How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
Dead insect in biriyani: Restaurant ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and serve diner 2 fresh biriyani plates every Sunday for next 5 weeksA man in Puducherry received Rs 10,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 for legal expenses after finding a dead insect in his biriyani. The con...
How a prisoner created India’s first rainwear brand by studying ducks and built a company that now serves the IAF, NavyAn Indian freedom fighter's prison experience sparked an idea for local rainwear. Surendra Mohan Bose founded Duckback, India's first rainw...
The hidden Rs 9,000 crore business behind India’s water purifier boomIndia's water purifier market is evolving beyond just selling machines. Companies are now focusing on the lucrative service sector, includi...
As Cos fast-track AI adoption, data & infra readiness come under spotlightPriorities for next phase: Real-time decision-making, customer experience, sovereign control over data, and compliance.
As India Inc’s AI adoption accelerates, data and infrastructure readiness come under spotlightPriorities for next phase: Real-time decision-making, customer experience, sovereign control over data, and compliance.
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...
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
Rising fuel prices to strain household budgets as West Asia crisis pushes crude above USD 100: Chief Economist Manoranjan SharmaFuel prices are climbing globally, impacting Indian households. The West Asia conflict is driving up crude oil costs, making higher fuel pr...
RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J gets two-year extensionThe union government has extended Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Swaminathan Janakiraman's term for another two years with effect fr...
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...
Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practicesIndia's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface d...
HUL cuts permanent employee count by 8.6% in FY26Hindustan Unilever has reduced its workforce in fiscal year 2026. The company saw a decline in both permanent employees and workers. This m...
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...