Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
US retail sales unexpectedly fall in JulyJuly saw a surprising dip in US retail sales, reversing the trend of recent strong performances. The earlier surge in consumer spending, fu...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India is ‘pricey’, not expensive: Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard classmate Vikas Pershad on investingPershad, who has been investing in Indian equities for nearly three decades, believes investors need to look beyond short-term market noise...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Delhivery shares plunge 4% as net profit tumbles 65% YoY. Why Nuvama still maintains Buy ratingDelhivery shares fell 4% after the logistics company reported a 65% YoY decline in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 32 crore, despite a 28% rise in...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Britannia sales rise as cost woes persistBritannia Industries said consumer demand strengthened in the June quarter, helping revenue rise 9.5% and profit nearly 14% year-on-year. H...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Motherson Q1 profit jumps 102%, revenue hits recordSamvardhana Motherson International posted a 101.64% profit rise in the first quarter. Revenue from operations increased by 16.65% to Rs 35...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 5, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJAOn Wednesday, August 5, 2026, gold prices surged, catching the attention of both buyers and investors alike. Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Dia...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Earn more, spend more, stay broke: CA warns against the comfortable poverty of high-income earnersCA Nitin Kaushik warns that a higher salary does not automatically create wealth. He argues that lifestyle inflation, social media comparis...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Global brands like Apple, Unilever hail India as top growth market in June quarterSeveral global consumer goods corporations, including prominent players like Apple and Unilever, delivered outstanding results in the June ...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Carmakers partly absorb commodity shocks to keep production on trackIndian carmakers are absorbing rising commodity costs to sustain production levels. Demand for vehicles remains robust, driving sales growt...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to testIndian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consum...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia urges govt to cut taxes, airport charges to lower airfaresIndiGo's managing director seeks tax and airport charge rationalization for lower airfares. He argues that reduced costs will unlock massiv...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
US economy expands 1.5% in Q2, misses forecasts despite spending reboundThe US economy expanded at a slower 1.5% pace in the second quarter. Strong consumer spending and AI infrastructure investment supported ov...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Tata Consumer preps F&B push for post-weight-loss needsTata Consumer Products is developing new foods and beverages to address weight loss side effects. These products will help consumers supple...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST