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Is Gen Z getting ‘dumber’? Video explains why IQ may be falling for the first time in human historyYoung adults, Gen Z, might be experiencing a decline in cognitive skills compared to their parents. This trend, observed by neuroscientists...
Grocery, electronics goods sales dip in Sept quarter despite GST boostSales of large grocery packs, soft drinks and electronics declined 5-25% in the September quarter. Consumers deferred purchases anticipatin...
Will the third cut lift India's consumer companies?Amid economic challenges, the government is set to implement GST rate rationalization, potentially reducing rates to spur demand. This move...
Lower GST may heat up demand for packaged foods, daily essentialsProposed lower GST rates are anticipated to boost demand for packaged food, daily essentials, televisions, and air conditioners, potentiall...
Public sector banks eye fintech tie-ups; Blinkit, Zepto raise commissionsHappy Friday! Public sector banks are eyeing collaborations with fintech startups to boost lending to MSMEs. This and more in today’s ETtec...
Electronic giants shift entry-level production to contract manufacturers to free up capacities in their plantsMajor electronics brands like Samsung, LG, Oppo, Vivo, and Voltas are shifting entry-level product manufacturing to contract manufacturers ...
Mass goods lie low, premium party on a highGlobal corporations like Unilever and Coca-Cola report a temporary dip in sales of daily essentials in India. Despite this, there is strong...
Online-versus-offline battle brews as festive season beginsIndia's retail industry faces a growing divide between online and offline sales, with e-commerce platforms offering heavy discounts during ...
Best Redmi smart TVs in India for stunning picture quality and affordable pricesRedmi Smart TVs have quickly become a popular choice in India, known for their cutting-edge technology, superior display, and affordable pr...
Premium consumer electronics sales growing faster online than in storesOnline sales of high-value electronics such as air-conditioners, washing machines, and laptops grew significantly faster than offline sales...
Summer goods companies reap rich harvest this yearConsumers purchased almost 75 lakh units of air-conditioners this summer in the four-month period between March to June, as per latest numb...
Indian Premium League: Premiumisation picks up pace for large consumer goods companiesMore than 70% of the new products launched by India's largest consumer goods maker Hindustan Unilever in last two years were in the premium...
Inside the 2024 shopping bag: Where is the Indian consumer headed?Indian Consumers: While the affluent segment gravitated toward luxury apartments, high-end cars, and premium consumer goods, lower-income b...
Consumer companies see demand back on track from March-AprilConsumer goods companies were earlier expecting demand to recover in the December quarter. While that hasn't materialised, chief executives...
Promise in the hinterland: Why India Inc is looking beyond metrosAmid strengthening demand in small towns and rural areas, Indian businesses are expanding beyond metros. In the September quarter, packaged...
7 Best Dishwashers from Popular Brands for Effortless Cleaning at Best Prices (2023)Dishwashers are still not the norm in India, thus choosing a suitable and a budget-friendly dishwasher could prove to be a very confusing t...
Bharti Airtel may monetise tower, payments bank and fibre assetsThe Sunil Mittal-led carrier told analysts that it will initially roll out 5G on sites with high 5G handset penetration and increasing 4G c...
India needs multi-pronged approach to connect 1.3 bn people: Airtel on Jio-Google tiesGoogle will invest as much as USD 1 billion in Bharti Airtel in picking up a 1.28 per cent stake and in scaling up offerings of India's sec...
Smartphone app SmartGPA can predict your gradesThe findings offer new ways to improve students' performance, providing real-time feedback on their studying, partying, sleeping and exerci...
PE firm Kaizen sets up accelerator in Silicon ValleyPrivate equity firm Kaizen has set up an accelerator in Silicon Valley in the US to enable technology transfer and keep abreast of innovati...