Buoyant Q2 demand for consumer goods lifts festive sales outlookConsumer demand in India saw significant growth during the July-September quarter, particularly in appliances and FMCGs. Sales of air condi...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Ecommerce firms scale logistics, hiring ahead of festive salesFlipkart’s logistics arm Ekart has added 14 million cubic feet of warehousing space nationwide, increasing its storage capacity by 50%, the...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
This festive season, India's job rush is arriving sooner, spreading farther and lasting longerIndia's festive hiring is shifting towards longer-term roles as employers seek to retain talent beyond peak season. Companies are also begi...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.29 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
High prices this sale season is a done deal, but that's only half the storyFor retailers, the festive strategy this year will shift from outright price cuts towards a combination of financing, product redesign, wid...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food DepartmentUttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration will require sweets to display a 'Use by Date'. This measure focuses on open or loose s...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Print media holds ground as advertisers back reach, credibility and premium audiencesPrint media in India has shown resilience amid global downturns with increased advertising revenue and volumes. As brands continue to inves...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas or nearly three-fourths of state; announces relief measuresMaharashtra has declared drought in 265 out of 358 talukas due to significant rainfall deficits. The government announced various relief me...
26 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
2026 Thar OG vs old Thar: How the facelifted SUV differs from the outgoing model in 5 major areasThe Mahindra Thar OG arrives with a revised lineup and several updates borrowed from the Thar Roxx, while retaining the existing Rs 10.32 l...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
FMCG firms to hold prices despite rise in commodity costs; prioritise volume growthFMCG cos are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
€70k salary, €1.5k rent, 40% tax: Bengaluru techie who lived in Germany for 6 years gives reality check on moving abroad. ‘Think twice’.A Bengaluru-based tech professional opened up about his six-year stint in Germany, highlighting how taxes and everyday expenses affected hi...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Dubai hotels filling up again but rates yet to recoverDubai hotels are heading into the winter season with occupancy recovering towards last year’s levels, but travellers could still find cheap...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
India’s chip push draws global interest; Quick comm's ad blitzIndia’s semiconductor push is gaining global attention as the country looks to build a stronger chip manufacturing ecosystem. This and more...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.36 AM IST
UPI MDR worries new-age brokers; India's semiconductor ambitionsIndia’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take it up with Sebi. This and more in...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Adidas begins layoffs at India Tech Hub in Gurgaon, nearly 20% workforce affectedAdidas said less than 20% of employees in its India Technology organisation have been affected by layoffs at its Gurugram Tech Hub.
17 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
UPI MDR prompts D2C brands to reassess costs as festive sales loomUnder the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handlingIndian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST