Sweltering heat sets summer-goods sales on fire; consumer brands hitch qcomm ride to big businessIndia's scorching summer has fueled a surge in consumer goods sales, with quick-commerce platforms becoming the star performers. Ice creams...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
India's biggest long-term challenge is creating productive jobs, harnessing demographic dividend: BofA's Rahul BajoriaIndia's primary long-term hurdle is generating enough productive jobs to harness its demographic advantage, according to Bank of America's ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
No preservatives. Butter made in a small town in Tamil Nadu, stays fresh without fridge for weeksUthukuli butter, a GI-tagged delicacy from Tamil Nadu, boasts a divine taste and rich nutrition, lasting nearly a month without refrigerati...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
IRDAI chairman urges insurers to build affordable products for Rs 5-25 lakh cover to boost penetrationIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth called for insurance companies to prioritise covering a broader range of unique lives rather than merely chasing p...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Psychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always overreacting: What this preparedness behavior can revealPsychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always acting out of fear. Psyc...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Goldman Sachs favours going long on 30-year govt bondGoldman Sachs is advising investors to buy India's 30-year government bonds, anticipating a yield drop. This optimism stems from two key fa...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Organised dairy sector may clock 13-15% revenue growth this fiscal: CrisilThe organized dairy industry in India is on track to achieve remarkable revenue growth, anticipated at 13-15% this fiscal year. Increased d...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
DPIIT issues guidelines to operationalise transition facilitation order for quality certificationNew guidelines from DPIIT now offer companies an alternative pathway for product quality certification under ten selected Quality Control O...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Godrej Consumer expands pet care brand across south India, targets Rs 500 crore biz in three yearsGodrej Consumer Products is aggressively expanding its pet food brand, Ninja, aiming for a Rs 500 crore valuation within three years. After...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Tax, policy changes making equities more attractive for investors, likely to sustain inflows: JP MorganGovernment policies and tax reforms are making Indian equities a more attractive investment compared to other options, according to a JP Mo...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Cylinder sales restored to pre-war levels & bulk supplies raised to 50%The government has restored commercial LPG cylinder sales to pre-conflict levels after supplies improved, bringing relief to industrial and...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
India raises LPG supplies to industries, government saysIndia has made significant strides in enhancing LPG availability for commercial and industrial users by removing previous supply restrictio...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST