Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
25 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
PM Modi doesn't want you to buy gold for next 1 year. A bigger crash on the cards?Prime Minister Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold for a year, a move seen as an attempt to protect foreign exchange reserves amidst gl...
12 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Jewellery stocks tank up to 9% on PM Modi's remarkGold jewellery stocks plummeted after Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases for a year to conserve foreign exchange. W...
12 May, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
India's real GDP to hit 7.2% in Q4FY26 amid resilient domestic demand: ReportIndia's economy shows strong momentum. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.2 per cent for Q4 FY26. Full-year growth for FY26 is expected at 7...
11 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Indian consumers balancing aspiration with prudence, driving purposeful spending trends: ReportIndian shoppers are now spending with purpose. They are carefully balancing their dreams with smart financial choices. Consumers are focusi...
10 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Ignore market noise, India’s long-term story intact, say D-Street bulls Ramesh Damani and Sunil SinghaniaIndian markets face temporary challenges with foreign outflows and geopolitical concerns. However, top investors Ramesh Damani and Sunil Si...
09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Indian consumers tighten wallets, stay selective on big-ticket buys as economic uncertainty lingers: DeloitteIndian shoppers are now more careful with their money. They are focusing on essential items and improving their experiences. Big purchases ...
07 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Marico, Radico Khaitan in focus as FMCG navigates inflation-led challengesIndia's FMCG sector navigates inflation. Input costs are rising, impacting margins. Companies are adjusting prices. Past cycles show resili...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Reliance Industries Q4 Results: Profit falls 13% YoY to Rs 16,971 crore; revenue rises 13%Reliance Industries Q4 Results: Reliance Industries saw its net profit drop 13% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Revenue,...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: It’s about money and not politicsWest Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to con...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Akshaya Tritiya jewellery buying turns more prepaid and offer-led, led by tier-2 and tier-3 demandAkshaya Tritiya 2026 saw tier-2 and tier-3 cities lead jewellery sales growth. Prepaid transactions dominated purchases. Consumers favored ...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Gold demand set to remain resilient ahead of Akshaya Tritiya; Bullion remains preferred safe-haven for wealth creationGold demand remains strong ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, with retail investors viewing bullion as a key wealth creation tool. Despite high pric...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Post-festive demand remains strong in country as consumption outlook stays positive: ReportIndian domestic demand shows steady growth even after the festive season. Digital payment trends like UPI and credit card spending remain s...
27 Nov, 2025, 08.54 AM IST
UPI tops festive season payments, transactions jump to Rs 17.8 lakh crore: Bank of BarodaUnified Payments Interface (UPI) dominated festive season payments, with transaction values surging to Rs 17.8 lakh crore, indicating stron...
31 Oct, 2025, 08.33 AM IST
Festive consumption growth halved in 2024: NomuraNomura reports that festive consumption growth in India has halved to 15% this year, attributing the slowdown to weak demand in major citie...
05 Nov, 2024, 05.19 PM IST
Too many discounts may be spoiling retail sustainability: Harish BijoorThere is a clear divide between urban consumption and rural consumption, says Bijoor.
30 Oct, 2018, 01.43 PM IST