Gold retailers' revenue to rise up to 23% as volume decline moderates this fiscal: CrisilIndia's organised gold jewellery retailers are expected to see a slower decline in sales volumes this fiscal, with revenue projected to gro...
Government prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously ...
Prices of premium Scotch set to fall in Delhi after customs duty cut on British spiritsPrices for premium Scotch whiskies in Delhi are expected to decline shortly due to changes in customs duty. The reduction in import duty fo...
Scotch whisky in Delhi may get cheaper after Diwali as excise department begins price revisionScotch whisky prices in Delhi could drop by around 7% due to changes in import duties. The new rates will likely affect popular brands like...
Trump's midterm setback may put India under pressure for quick trade deal on US terms: GTRIAmid electoral challenges, US President Donald Trump is likely to ramp up pressure on India to seal a trade deal. This potential agreement ...
India's palm oil imports hit 14-month high, soyoil purchases set recordIn October, India experienced a surge in palm oil imports to 866,000 metric tons. Soyoil imports reached a record high of 653,000 tons, ref...
Gold smuggling jumps to 50 tonnes as 15% import duty widens gap for unofficial supplyGold smuggling in India is estimated to have surged to 50 tonnes in the September quarter from three tonnes a year earlier after import dut...
Johnnie Walker launches first India-inspired Blue Label festive blend in its 200-year historyThe Johnnie Walker Blue Label Festive Blend, crafted by the brand's Master Blender Dr Emma Walker, draws on the country's rich culinary her...
India’s illegal gold imports surge 1,500% after tax hikeIndia's illegal gold imports surged dramatically in the third quarter of 2023, reaching 50 metric tons. This rise is attributed to the gove...
Indians refuse to cash in on gold in their lockers hoping for a better priceIndia’s gold demand is expected to fall to a six-year low of around 650 tonnes in 2026 as record prices, rising living costs and a weak mon...
India's gold bar game is next only to China despite 40% investment plungeIndia’s gold investment demand rose 12% quarter-on-quarter to around 60 tonnes in the September quarter, although it remained below year-ag...
India's 2026 gold demand seen falling to six-year low on price rise: World Gold CouncilIndia's gold demand is expected to fall to a six-year low of around 650 tonnes in 2026 as record-high prices, rising living costs and a wea...
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports to December 31. This decision aims to support the textile i...
United Spirits' mass-market liquor sales slump as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, premiumisation takes centre stageUnited Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory ...
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 to ease textile costsThe Centre has decided to extend the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This extension aims to improve cotto...
India jewellers hold off gold buying, betting prices will dropIndian jewellers are delaying gold purchases ahead of the festive season, betting that prices will fall further after dropping below $4,000...
Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...