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Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian 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...
India’s nutraceutical market set to nearly double to $57 billion by 2030 on preventive health boomIndia's health-conscious population is fueling a boom in the nutraceutical market, projected to nearly double to $55-57 billion by 2030. Th...
iPhone 18 Pro Max cost predictions are here; Why it could be Apple's most expensive standard iPhone yetApple's iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected in September 2026, could be significantly more expensive than its predecessor, according to reports. A ...
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
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 ...
Chips or chocolates, India's brands want you to pay more for a fitter youFrom millet chips and protein-rich chocolates to science-backed skincare, FMCG companies are increasingly premiumising everyday products to...
I can hurt, but I can't win: The reality of India's D2C insurgentsIndia's new-age consumer brands are rapidly disrupting markets, with revenues soaring. However, a significant challenge persists: while cre...
Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reportsSpaceX is reportedly planning a direct-to-consumer Starlink mobile service in the US, potentially challenging giants like Verizon and AT&T....
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...
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from AugustGroups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for memo...
Over 78% of firms expect AI agents to handle customer support within 18 months, Adobe findsIndian businesses are racing towards AI-powered customer support, with nearly 78% expecting AI agents to handle interactions soon. However,...
Indians are more open to personal AI agents than anyone else in Asia Pacific, says Adobe studyAdobe’s 2026 AI and Digital Trends Report suggests Indian consumers are leading the Asia-Pacific region in embracing personal AI agents, wi...
The spy that cleans your floors; researchers say home robots could be building intimate profiles of American families, and most people have no idea it is happeningHousehold robots, equipped with advanced AI and mobility, pose significant privacy risks, collecting vast amounts of personal data beyond t...
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe 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 ...
Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo showsBank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existin...
India's upstart consumer brands are growing three times faster than the marketNew-age Indian brands are rapidly outperforming established FMCG companies, growing over three times faster and reshaping various consumer ...
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...
Stocks in news: Vedanta, Honasa Consumer, IRCTC, Bajaj Auto, Tata MotorsIndian markets experienced profit booking, falling over a percent amidst a weak global trend. Key stocks like Vedanta, Honasa Consumer, IRC...
China's domestic economy remains weak despite export boom, says Jefferies reportChina's economy shows a worrying trend: while exports are booming, especially in semiconductors, domestic demand is faltering. Consumer spe...