In May, US construction spending edged up by a mere 0.1%, influenced by increased mortgage rates partly due to tensions in the Middle East....

Despite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...

A frenzied push for artificial intelligence dominance comes with a different kind of cost for Meta, where massive layoffs, employee surveil...

The US economy shows surprising strength with robust job growth and consumer spending, yet Wall Street is faltering. Investors are wary of ...

Europe’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...

Gen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...

Cricket's enduring appeal is driving significant advertiser interest for India's tour of England, despite a generally cautious market. Broa...

Indian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...

ITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...

India’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...

US 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...

The growth in gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three ...

India's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardhold...

BHIM Payments App witnessed a remarkable surge, with transaction volumes tripling between June 2025 and May 2026, reaching 244 million mont...

Discretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...

Private companies have emerged as the main drivers of investment in India after the pandemic, accounting for 71.3% of project announcements...

Growth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...