Blue-Chip Blues: A quarter of India's top stocks have failed to deliver meaningful returnsA significant portion of BSE 100 companies, 23 to be exact, have struggled to deliver robust annual returns over the past three years, with...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Middle class, aspirational consumers to drive 93% of India's spending by 2036: SitharamanIndia's middle class is poised to fuel significant economic expansion, with 93% of all spending expected to originate from this segment by ...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumptionIndia's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Compa...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Fashion Playbook: From Wimbledon whites to F1 paddock chic, the biggest sports fashion trends ruling 2026From pleated tennis skirts and retro polos to racing jackets and club jerseys, the world’s biggest sporting events are inspiring wardrobes ...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Mother Sparsh sees up to 40% growth as baby-care boom defies consumer slowdownMother Sparsh anticipates a robust 30-40% revenue surge this year, defying broader consumption slowdowns. Indian parents are prioritizing t...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Not fancy dinners or date night. Harvard psychologists find a shortcut that can make couples significantly happier after a study of 40,000 peopleForget grand gestures; freeing up time from chores can boost relationship happiness, research suggests. Spending money on services like cle...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spendingDespite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
US Stocks: Nike shares fall on grim sales outlook; China woes hit turnaround plansShares of Nike fell as investors raised alarms over the slow pace of recovery with CEO Elliott Hill at the helm for nearly two years. While...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
US Stock Market: Economic resilience collides with expensive valuations on Wall StreetThe US economy shows surprising strength with robust job growth and consumer spending, yet Wall Street is faltering. Investors are wary of ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
ITC's packaged foods business crosses $2 billion in revenueITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Global Market: US revises 2026 first-quarter GDP growth up to 2.1%The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revi...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST