FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Trent’s Rs 1.80 lakh crore rout from peak: Has Q2 just flipped the script for Tata group’s retail crown jewel?In Q2FY27, Trent demonstrated impressive financial performance, achieving a remarkable 23% increase in revenue compared to the previous yea...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Dabur expects double-digit Q2 revenue growth on strong India FMCG, overseas demandDabur India expects consolidated revenue to grow in double digits in the September quarter, supported by strong performance across its Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
RBI likely to hold repo rate in Oct policy, begin 50-75 bps hike cycle in Dec: BoBThe Reserve Bank of India is set to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% during the upcoming policy meeting. Despite rising inflation pressures ...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Festive cheer shifts beyond metros as consumer brands bet big on small-town IndiaConsumer brands are turning to tier-2 and smaller cities for festive-season growth as urban consumption weakens. Titan, Nykaa, Biba, Fabind...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Media, entertainment sector likely to see better growth in Q3FY27 on festive spending, content pipeline: Nuvamahe media and entertainment sector is likely to see an improvement in spending and growth momentum in the December quarter, supported by a l...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Q2 earnings: Can India Inc repeat Q1, or will Q3 erase the base-effect tailwind?India Inc is likely to see a dip in earnings performance for Q2 in comparison to Q1, with analysts forecasting a growth slowdown of roughly...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Poor man’s gold may become India's next big story as the silver horse risesSilver is gaining ground in India as record gold prices push consumers towards a more affordable precious metal. Prices have surged 160% in...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock marketFor decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credi...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
India's festive shopping about to change as robots lend helping handThis year's festive shopping in India is gearing up for a transformation as AI tools take center stage. With many intending to spend above ...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Steel prices to stay firm as tight supply, duties fuel dealer inventory build-up: Centrum reportDomestic steel prices are forecasted to remain strong in the coming months due to tight supply constraints. Dealers are actively building i...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
MSME lending opportunity seen at Rs 2.4–2.6 lakh crore in H2 2026: FlexiLoans ReportNBFCs to account for Rs 36,000 crore as India’s MSME credit outstanding projected to cross Rs 50 lakh crore by December 2026
23 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Gold sales during Ganesh Chaturthi down 15% in volume amid price surgeThis year's Ganesh Chaturthi witnessed a 15% drop in gold sales volume compared to the previous year. Consumers opted for lighter gold piec...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Indian exporters see strong festive season orders for textiles and food products to US and EuropeIndian exporters anticipate a stronger festive season with significant order increases. Textile orders from the US for holidays have jumped...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Indians may heed PM Modi's gold message this festive season, with a twistIndia’s festive gold demand is likely to be stronger in value but weaker in volume this year as record prices, higher import duties and Pri...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST