Honasa Consumer to acquire majority stake in Fluence Pharma at Rs 135-crore valuationHonasa Consumer has secured a majority stake in Mumbai's hair therapy brand Fluence Pharma for Rs 135 crore. This move marks the company's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figuresThe Congress party has accused the Modi government of artificially inflating rural wage growth figures. According to Congress general secre...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Dalal Street set for a firm opening as GIFT Nifty trades higherIndian markets saw a pause on Friday, with the Nifty dipping due to a significant IT stock sell-off. Investors are closely watching the mon...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
India's biggest space-tech opportunity lies downstream, not just in launchesSpaceX's massive valuation highlights the immense potential in space technology, with Starlink and AI driving value. While India's space st...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Jyothy Labs to expand Exo into broader dishwash franchise after Henkel brands exit portfolioJyothy Labs is strategically expanding its Exo dishwash brand into a comprehensive franchise following Henkel's exit from Pril and Fa licen...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: ReportIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp plans to expand flex-fuel capability up to E100, bets on multi-fuel futureHero MotoCorp is embracing a multi-fuel future, planning to extend its flex-fuel vehicle capabilities to E100. The company is also investin...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Govt targets 69% jump in FY27 rural road constructionIndia plans to construct 26,474 kilometers of rural roads this financial year. This target marks a significant 69% increase in road buildin...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for man...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST