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
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM 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
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boomSouth Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Brands flock to India’s England tour as marquee bilateral cricket holds ad appealCricket's enduring appeal is driving significant advertiser interest for India's tour of England, despite a generally cautious market. Broa...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM 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
Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: ReportGenerative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly G...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM 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