TV ad cap removal to boost inventory, not demand; revenue benefit seen at 1–3%: ElaraThe recent removal of the 12-minute advertising cap could lead to a minor uptick in revenue for broadcasters. Still, it's improbable that t...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
A cheap American sandwich conquered the world. Now China is rewriting the burger's 100-year-old storyBurgers are experiencing a surge in popularity across China's fast-food market. Global chains and local operators are now fiercely competin...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Global market: Japan Q2 GDP misses estimates, but BOJ rate hike bets remain intactJapan’s second-quarter economic growth missed expectations as weaker household consumption and business investment offset resilient exports...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000An enterprising eighteen-year-old American has turned his love for treasure hunting into a thriving business venture. Operating under the n...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of an India on the rise as its households dream biggerIndependence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Global Market: Rising real yields raise fresh risks for stocks and global economic growthReal borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India is swapping solo bites for group dining and healthier picksOut-of-home food and beverage consumption is increasingly shifting towards group occasions. Solo consumption has declined while larger grou...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Smaller FMCG brands struggle to expand consumer reachIndia’s FMCG market is becoming more difficult for smaller brands, with only 56% of low-penetration brands growing their consumer reach in ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
From reels to episodes: 80% Indians embrace microdrama as new entertainment habitMicrodrama is now a mainstream Indian entertainment format, with most audiences preferring it. Viewers spend over fifteen minutes daily wat...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India growth seen slowing to 6.6% in FY27, says Fitch Group company BMIFitch Group’s BMI expects India’s economic growth to slow to6.6% in FY27, from 7.7% in FY26, as the boost from last year’s GST reforms fade...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Eternal helped you save time. Now it wants to help you spend itEternal’s District is betting India’s next consumer internet boom will come from helping people spend time outside home. As dining, shoppin...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
FIIs now backing India's consumers, not capex: July data reveals major rotationForeign investors returned to Indian equities in July, but their buying reflected selective, defensive positioning. Consumer services, heal...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
CAG flags Rs 42 crore power subsidy to dormant consumers in Delhi, questions targeting of schemeCAG flagged Delhi government's power subsidy scheme irregularities and questioned beneficiary targeting. Over Rs 42 crore was disbursed to ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Global Market: China’s July exports top forecasts as AI boom and pre-tariff rush fuel trade growthChina's July exports rose 23.9%, beating forecasts as strong global AI-related demand and pre-tariff shipments boosted trade. High-tech and...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST