HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Tata Mutual Fund halt fresh investments in gold ETF FoFs ahead of festive seasonTata Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company have restricted fresh investments in their gold fund-of-fu...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Diwali 2026 home decoration ideas: Want to decorate your home on a budget? Try these 4 easy DIY ideas using fairy lights, old dupattas and flowersAs Diwali approaches, it’s the perfect opportunity to transform your home into a sanctuary of light and color. Utilize your creativity by f...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Bombay HC says ban on firecrackers on roads applicable throughout yearAhead of Diwali, the Bombay High Court has extended its firecracker ban to public roads year-round. The court emphasized the harmful effect...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Online mobile sales may not ring loud this NavratriIndia's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp decline in sales during the festive season. Recent data indicates a 16% year-on-year drop...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
UPI MDR deferment gives D2C brands festive-season margin reliefThe new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Early crushing to shore up sugar supplies before DiwaliA quarter of Maharashtra's sugar mills will begin operations this week to alleviate sugar shortages before Diwali. Sugar prices have increa...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.55 AM IST
Hitachi CEO calls for stronger grid connection amid growing power demandHitachi Energy's CEO Andreas Schierenbeck emphasized the importance of strong grid connections for rising electricity demand. He noted that...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
US CPI inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices: How higher petrol and diesel costs could hit American householdsAmerican households are facing increased inflation and rising fuel prices just weeks before the midterm elections. Consumer prices rose une...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
India's electricity demand set to outpace overall energy demand by 2035; data centres to fuel growth: S&P GlobalIndia's electricity demand is projected to increase as industries move towards electric and hydrogen-based processes. This growth in demand...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
'Small' pains: Inflation squeeze likely to choke FMCG volume growth againIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector is under pressure as inflation reshapes how consumers spend their money. Rather than splurging on...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay ResearchCement manufacturers in India are likely to increase prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag soon. This price hike is necessary to address high input...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Food industry warns of supply shock over Super El NinoIndia's food industry is alerting to a potential supply shock projected for the year 2027. Experts indicate that a Super El Nino may disrup...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Festive rush: Airlines hike fuel surcharge as ATF prices soarAirlines like Air India and Akasa Air have announced increased fuel surcharges for both domestic and international flights. The rise in avi...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Farmers say no to early sugarcane crushing, demand compensation and higher sugar, ethanol prices firstFarmers' organizations in Maharashtra and Karnataka are resisting the government's early sugarcane crushing proposal. They demand compensat...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Despite price hike, appliance makers expect double-digit growth in festive salesAir-conditioner and consumer appliance prices have risen 5-8% ahead of the festive season, but manufacturers expect sales to grow in double...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST