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FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay awayThe FIFA World Cup has begun in India with minimal marketing buzz. Brands are hesitant due to poor match timings and late broadcast deals. ...
India Inc remains bullish on FY27; Telecom, defence, banking seen driving growth: ReportIndian businesses are optimistic about FY27. Telecom, defence, metals, and banking are set for growth. Companies expect demand to remain st...
Infosys, HCL Tech, other IT stocks tumble up to 3%. What's spooking investors?Indian IT stocks, led by Infosys, HCLTech and LTIMindtree, fell up to 3% as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuelled concerns over prolong...
Sweet pills: How pharma stocks delivered bumper returns to Indian investors, defying 2026 whiplashIndian pharma stocks are outperforming the market, offering strong returns to investors. This resilience is driven by robust domestic deman...
Gold price crash may revive wedding demand as buying season nearsGold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect ...
TCS signs multi-million euro AI deal with Canada LifeUnder the partnership, TCS will use its artificial intelligence and digital capabilities to manage and modernise Canada Life's data centres...
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
Q4 FY26 earnings: Metal companies lead growth, backed by robust volumes and favourable pricing trendsET Wealth presents an 8-quarter earnings assessment report of various sectors. The year-on-year net profit growth for 18 sectors is present...
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
Not seeing any slowdown yet: Nykaa Fashion CEONykaa Fashion is now a significant driver for acquiring customers for Nykaa's beauty business. Both segments are experiencing robust growth...
Indian consumers turn defensive as job fears rise, economic confidence fallsIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about jobs and the economy. This is leading many to reduce spending on non-essentials like dini...
Bengaluru CA, an ex-KPMG employee, bought her first iPhone for 'show off'. Now, she has a rule for her every luxury purchaseBengaluru CA Meenal Goel revealed her first luxury purchase, an iPhone, was driven by insecurity. She felt out of place at KPMG and bought ...
Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
IT stocks crash! Planning to buy the dip? Here's what analysts sayIndian IT shares saw a significant drop on Wednesday, wiping out recent gains. Analysts suggest this was largely due to profit booking afte...
Wipro CEO Pallia takes home Rs 49.6 crore in FY26Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia's compensation decreased to $5.29 million in FY26, while executive chairman Rishad A Premji earned $773,213. The ...
No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
Nifty IT logs best run in a year at 4%; TCS, Infosys lead wayIndian IT stocks surged for a third consecutive day. The Nifty IT index saw its largest single-day gain in a year. This rally is supported ...
Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecastsThe results underscore a widening split in consumer spending, with record-low sentiment driven by the Iran war forcing lower-income househo...