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
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Albertsons demands $8 billion from Kroger after $24.6 billion mega-merger collapses - Here's why the grocery giants are fightingAlbertsons has taken a bold step by suing Kroger for nearly $8 billion following a failed merger attempt. The lawsuit accuses Kroger of fai...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not ...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
US diesel prices surge 70% amid Iran war: Can Trump-Putin deal bring relief to truckers and stop grocery prices from rising?Diesel prices impact on trucking: US diesel prices have surged 70% since the US-Israeli war with Iran began, putting growing pressure on tr...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Food firms scramble for experienced safety professionals as demand soarsIndia's food industry is currently experiencing a significant shortage of experienced food-safety professionals. Employers have reported a ...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
America’s favorite convenience store isn’t Buc-ee’s, new customer satisfaction rankings showBuc-ee’s may have a devoted following, but new American Customer Satisfaction Index data features another retailer at the top of America’s ...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Trent’s Rs 1.80 lakh crore rout from peak: Has Q2 just flipped the script for Tata group’s retail crown jewel?In Q2FY27, Trent demonstrated impressive financial performance, achieving a remarkable 23% increase in revenue compared to the previous yea...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
ET Exclusive: Flipkart’s former suites write to Walmart board, seek fair treatment and full cash out of vested ESOPsA group of former senior Flipkart executives has urged Walmart to buy back their vested stock options. This request comes after the company...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Trent shares hit 10% upper circuit after Q2 revenue rises 23% YoY to Rs 5,788 crore. Should you buy, sell or hold?Tata Group retail arm Trent reported a 23% year-on-year surge in Q2FY27 standalone revenue to Rs 5,788 crore, supported by strong growth ac...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
An offer is not a job! Cover the risks between your old payslip and the new - 8 things you must understand in detailCover the risks between your old payslip and the new one, says Devashish Chakravarty. Read the print on your offer before you re sign. Rout...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Reliance Retail, 7-Eleven end a five-year India franchise deal as convenience stores struggleReliance Retail and 7-Eleven are ending their five-year franchise partnership in India, with most of their nearly 60 stores set to shut aft...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
SBI Mutual Fund’s stake in Swiggy crosses 5% as asset manager picks up shares worth Rs 300 croreSBI Mutual Fund bought the shares at around Rs 253-254 apiece on September 29, taking its holding in Swiggy from 4.7% to 5.1%.
01 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
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
Tata Group stock! BofA turns bullish on Trent, initiates coverage with Buy, pegs 17% upsideBofA Securities initiated coverage on Trent with a Buy rating and Rs 3,075 price target, citing its differentiated retail model, Zudio and ...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST