India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Rupee at 100: The cost of pretending numbers don't matterThe rupee's fall against the dollar is more than just a number. Like age, it brings real-world impacts. The value of 100 rupees affects dai...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
RBI holds repo rate, but for how long will relief for home loan borrowers continue?The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Not seeing any slowdown yet: Nykaa Fashion CEONykaa Fashion is now a significant driver for acquiring customers for Nykaa's beauty business. Both segments are experiencing robust growth...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Full impact of inflation not yet in earnings; may reflect next quarter, warns Unmesh SharmaHDFC Securities' Unmesh Sharma anticipates the full impact of inflation on corporate earnings will surface in the June quarter, potentially...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
RBI GDP growth 2026-27: Forecast cut to 6.6% as oil, war and subpar monsoon risks mountRBI GDP Growth 2026-27: The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its economic growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6 percent. This adjustment comes a...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Indian consumers turn defensive as job fears rise, economic confidence fallsIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about jobs and the economy. This is leading many to reduce spending on non-essentials like dini...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
US manufacturing activity scales four-year high in May, ISM saysAmerican manufacturing saw a significant boost in May, reaching its highest point in four years. Businesses are ordering ahead due to risin...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Nifty earnings growth slashed to 8.5% from 14%; no comfort in valuations still: Amish ShahBofA Securities warns Indian equities face rich valuations and halved earnings growth outlook, projecting market gains to mirror profit exp...
29 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Fed's Cook says she is prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't easeFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook signaled support for keeping US interest rates steady, citing mixed economic risks from tariffs, the Ira...
28 May, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Blow to household budgets: Congress slams govt over latest hike in petrol, diesel pricesFuel prices have risen again, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition. Leaders state this hike will fuel inflation and strain family fi...
26 May, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
25 May, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Eicher Motors shares rally 5% after Q4 results. What Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, others are sayingEicher Motors shares surged following robust March quarter results. The Royal Enfield maker reported a 12% profit jump and 16% revenue grow...
25 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
‘Why are petrol, diesel prices rising despite OMCs’ super profits?’ Congress MP Manish Tewari slams fourth hike"Why @HardeepSPuri Why ? State Run Oil Marketing Companies ( OMC's) made whopping profits in FY 2025 -26 . The Three OMC's made a cumulativ...
25 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Walmart delivers another strong quarter but economic uncertainty clouds outlook for retail sectorWalmart saw impressive sales, attracting shoppers with fast deliveries and low prices. However, the retail giant is cautious about the futu...
21 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST