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Indian households shift spending towards discretionary goods, servicesHousehold spending shows a shift towards non-essential goods and services. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco spending saw significant growth,...
Gold imports may fall 15% in September after PM Modi’s call to curb purchasesGold imports may fall by fifteen percent this September, prompting Prime Minister Modi to call on citizens to restrict their purchases of t...
Metals emerge as 2026’s top sectoral bet, IT, FMCG struggleThe metals sector has achieved a double-digit return this year, outperforming other indices. Realty stocks have seen a significant turnarou...
Economy Stable Despite Global Turbulence; El Nino Risks Loom: Finance Ministry reportIndia's economic activity and external position show relative stability amid global risks. Domestic demand continues to support economic ac...
Indian IT companies may see growth recovery from FY27 as AI spending shifts to enterprise adoptionIndian IT firms anticipate robust growth starting FY27. Global technology spending will shift towards AI deployment and integration. This t...
Nearly half of BSE 200 stocks fail to deliver returns in 2026. What’s dragging them down?This year, numerous firms across various sectors are grappling with a lack of returns, a stark contrast to the previous years' performances...
From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in ChinaGlobal companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact fore...
A 10% gold rally could create $400 billion in wealth for Indians. Jefferies names stocks set to benefitJefferies sees a 10% gold rally unlocking $20–25 billion in gold-backed loans and boosting household wealth by $400 billion, with Manappura...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Two-year market consolidation may set stage for next bull run: UTI AMC’s Ajay TyagiTyagi, however, remains cautious on pockets of the mid- and small-cap universe, where valuations are above long-term averages. He sees larg...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Large caps look better for next 24 months, but hidden gems remain in smallcaps: Divam SharmaSharma sees a stronger case for large caps over the next 24 months, particularly given the steep valuation premium commanded by small caps.
Fall of market leaders! How 6 Nifty giants trapped investors with negative returns for 5 yearsOver the past five years, six prominent Nifty companies have reported negative returns. Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys struggle unde...
Buy, Sell or Hold? Morgan Stanley maintains buy on Vishal Mega Mart; Emkay Global initiates coverage on Urban CompanyBrokerages see strong upside potential in Vishal Mega Mart, Urban Company and Hexaware Technologies, citing leadership continuity, service ...
Starbucks India brews up a fresh plan; puts expansion back on the menuStarbucks India plans aggressive store expansion after a two-year business model recalibration. The company reported four consecutive quart...
AI volumes may outweigh revenue deflation for IT sector by FY30: ReportCLSA said the industry is facing "multiple macro/micro headwinds", but expects AI to eventually create new growth opportunities. It said AI...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India’s next growth leaders? Bajaj Alts’ Jitendra Gohil bets on electronics, solar, defenceHe also sees opportunities in defence, shipbuilding, infrastructure and aerospace, though he cautions investors about demanding valuations.
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...
US stocks: US market falls as bond yields rebound; Walmart slides on sales missMajor US stock indexes opened lower on Thursday. Rising government bond yields hurt investor sentiment significantly. Retail giant Walmart ...
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and BidenUnited States debt has now exceeded forty trillion dollars for the first time. This significant increase occurred during the presidencies o...
KKR buys stake in BookMyShow for $40 millionGlobal investment firm KKR has acquired a minority stake in BookMyShow. This investment will support the entertainment platform's future gr...
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 ...