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P&G Hygiene expects challenges to persist in FY27, remains confident of growth strategyProcter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd remains confident of long-term growth. The company reported revenue of Rs 4,290 crore and prof...
Rs 30 carry bag charge costs shop Rs 26,000: Gurgaon Consumer Commission orders compensation to customerConsumer commission acts big on charging money for carry bags, tells shop to pay Rs 15,000 for mental harassment, pain and agony and Rs 11,...
Indian banks' asset quality outlook remains stable, West Asia impact limited: ReportBanks in India foresee a stable outlook for asset quality, driven by the reduction of unsecured lending which should prevent new stresses f...
Indian car buyers face difficult choices as automakers offer hundreds of variants across price pointsIndia’s passenger vehicle market is seeing a sharp rise in the number of variants offered by automakers, making cars more customisable but ...
Commercial vehicle loans post 20.1% five-year CAGR as used cars and auto premiumisation drive lending: reportCommercial vehicle loans will grow significantly over five years. Used car loans are the fastest-growing segment, formalizing credit access...
Mid-size SUVs gain share in India as car buyers move to bigger vehiclesThe rise of mid-size SUVs is revolutionizing the passenger vehicle landscape in India, with buyers now placing a higher value on ample spac...
Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support pricesGold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and s...
TV ad volumes drop again in January-July amid big digital shiftTelevision advertising volumes fell 7% in January-July 2026 from a year earlier, extending the decline in TV advertising as brands increasi...
Acquired new tastes & distastes: India’s health warnings are loud. Its consumption habits are louderDespite health warnings, cigarette production surged 24%, while wine consumption rose 25% among the young. Conversely, production of fruit ...
FIIs pour Rs 6,535 crore into Indian financial stocks. What else are they buying this month?This month, foreign investors have significantly channeled capital into Indian financial stocks, while also increasing their investments in...
ETMarkets Management Talk | Crompton 2.0: How premiumisation, innovation and smart products could reshape growth: Kaleeswaran ArunachalamOver the last decade, Crompton has expanded beyond its core categories through sustained investments in technology and product innovation.
GLP-1 drugs create new market for collagen, protein and beauty products in IndiaThe rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro is creating a new consumer market in India, with companies developin...
US stocks: US market sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappointThe S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector was one of the biggest drags on the benchmark index, with megacaps including Amazon and Tesla amo...
Tata Consumer likely to take 'calibrated' price hikes if cost woes persist; eyes double-digit FY27 growthTata Consumer Products anticipates sustained double-digit revenue growth through strong consumer demand. The company's fast-growing food an...
FMCG, auto and consumer companies step up festive marketing spends by up to 20%Indian consumer companies are increasing festive marketing budgets by up to 20% as demand shows signs of strengthening and dealers build in...
Crompton banking on premiumisation, new categories to drive growth: MD Promeet GhoshCrompton Greaves Consumer Electricals is expanding its total addressable market significantly. The company aims to nearly double its revenu...
New-age firms cushion Q1 raw material, diesel cost shock with price hikes, efficienciesNew-age consumer and logistics firms managed cost increases during the April-June quarter. Strong sales growth and selective price hikes he...
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...
Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugsNestle is developing specialized products for GLP-1 weight-loss drug users. Artificial intelligence aids in analyzing research and identify...
Equity mutual funds delivered up to 6% return last week. Check top 5 gainersEquity mutual funds delivered returns of up to nearly 6% during August 10–15, led by international schemes. Invesco India–Invesco Global Co...