Will analysts' predictions go wrong? 15 auto stocks with upside potential of up to 50% to as low as negative 1%For anyone trying to figure out where the economy is headed in the next six months, the numbers to watch will come from auto showrooms. The...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
From growing demand for AI to premium upgrades, Amazon India reveals what customers want ahead of Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026As the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 approaches, technology shoppers are becoming more research-led, weighing AI capabilities, performa...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Festive demand on easy finance: Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others stretch EMIs to 30 months, bear interest costsSmartphone and consumer electronics manufacturers are extending EMI options to as long as 30 months. This move aims to cushion consumers fr...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM 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 big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Massachusetts brothers started junk-removal business as teenagers with $4,000 pickup truck; it made $3.04 million in 2025 & now targets $5 million in revenue in 2026Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a $4,000 used pickup truck and a teenage side hustle into Junk Teens, a multimillion-...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
AI in Indian homes: Samsung sees 30% growth in SmartThings users, makes Knox its security pitchSamsung sees significant growth in its Indian SmartThings user base. Consumers are increasingly adopting AI-enabled appliances for home man...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
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ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Aam aadmi wants smaller biscuit packs, but brighter jewelleryIndia’s middle class is balancing rising costs and aspirations by choosing smaller packs for daily essentials while using EMIs for premium ...
10 Feb, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
Fridge buying guide: Here are five tips to keep in mind while buying new refrigeratorIt is difficult to choose the best one for you because there are numerous factors to consider, including size, door style, energy efficienc...
18 Jul, 2022, 07.33 PM IST
Retailers bank on just-in-time strategy for the festive seasonFashion retailers, too, are not keen on stockpiling. “We are working to ensure that there is the right inventory at stores. But the real tr...
07 Sep, 2020, 08.32 AM IST
Amazon finds a cosy spot with large appliance salesOnline marketplace plans to ramp up installation services and geographical reach for the category
17 Aug, 2017, 08.35 AM IST
Zero-interest EMIs on portals like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal & others may make NBFCs heroesFor offering EMI schemes to purchases on online marketplaces these lenders have to tweak their payment systems while ensuring that they mee...
26 Mar, 2015, 05.12 AM IST
- No takers for GE's appliances unit
Global aviation to finance major, General Electric (GE) is having serious trouble getting rid of its consumer appliances unit globally.
16 Nov, 2008, 03.49 AM IST