In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
'Time to cherry pick again': Porinju Veliyath says small and midcaps have bottomed & Thomas Cook is his latest buyPorinju Veliyath sees the correction in small and midcap stocks ending. He believes patient investors will find rewards. Thomas Cook India ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei ends higher as chip-related heavyweights jumpThe Nikkei was choppy earlier in the session, inching down as much as 0.16%.
09 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
NSE investor accounts cross 26 crore milestone as mobile trading and tier-2/3 cities drive participationNSE said in a press release that over 4.3 crore accounts, nearly 17% of the total, have been added in the past year alone, reflecting susta...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
World’s hottest market has Korea bulls reaching for protectionSouth Korean stocks are seeing a shift from optimism to caution as investors trim positions and add protection. While chip giants Samsung E...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
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 ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
World’s hottest market has Korea bulls reaching for protectionSouth Korean stocks are seeing a shift from optimism to caution as investors trim positions and add protection. While chip giants Samsung E...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Trump tariffs changed taste of foods in U.S? Label checking reveals shocking detailsTrump Tariffs have grabbed headlines and become the topic of discussion around the world. Now there is a reality-check on the food ingredie...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
TVS Motor launches premium retail channel TVS PaddockTVS Motor Company has launched TVS Paddock, a new retail channel for its premium motorcycles. This initiative aims to strengthen customer e...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
When is the best time to trade crypto in India?Crypto markets operate 24/7, offering Indian traders opportunities beyond traditional market hours. According to CoinDCX co-founder Sumit G...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Zara posts weakest India performance since pandemic yearsInditex Trent Retail India saw its weakest performance since pandemic years. Revenue fell, and profit dropped significantly. This highlight...
30 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks cautionJapan's Nikkei index pulled back from its record high on Wednesday. Investor caution emerged regarding the rapid rise in AI stocks. Tokyo E...
27 May, 2026, 01.14 PM IST