India’s consumers are back, its stocks aren’t: Srinivasan SivabalanAmid the vibrant festive season in India, consumer demand is soaring, prompting businesses to boost sales and raise prices accordingly. How...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
GST collections jump 22.9% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive demand beats high inflation and interest ratesIndia's GST collections in October reached ₹2.31 lakh crore, reflecting a 22.9% year-on-year increase. Strong consumption trends are indica...
02 Nov, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover"It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
DA could reach 65% after recent retail inflation numbers are taken into account: Can it rise to 68% for January 2027?DA hike: In September 2026, the Labour Bureau reported a rise in retail inflation to 155.4. This surge has resulted in a Dearness Allowance...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Niti Aayog's Lahiri flags growth risks in case of further monetary policy tighteningIn India, it's essential for policymakers to harmonize growth output with inflation expectations. Niti Aayog’s Ashok Lahiri pointed out the...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
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 ...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Finmin pegs Q2 expansion at 7.35%,flags capital pressure over US yieldIndia’s economy is estimated to have grown 7.35% in the September quarter, supported by strong industrial output, GST collections, energy u...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
India bonds seen attracting buyers as 10-year yield nears 2022 levelsYields on India's battered government bonds may be approaching territory that more investors consider a "buy", with that on the benchmark 1...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Finance ministry estimates India’s Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.35%The finance ministry’s nowcasting model estimates India’s GDP will grow 7.35% in Q2 FY27, following 7.8% growth in the previous quarter, su...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India bonds end flat as oil woes come up against short coveringIndian government bonds faced volatility as oil price hikes raised inflation concerns and affected market sentiment. The 6.94% 2036 bond yi...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze marginsHindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY2...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
RBI may raise repo rate to 6.25% by 2027 amid inflation risks: Deutsche BankThe Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to raise the repo rate to 6.25% by mid-2027. This increase is driven by persistent inflationary pr...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Indian bonds tick up on calm oil before Fed verdictIn early trade, Indian government bonds improved as oil prices found stability after last week's surge. Traders remained cautious ahead of ...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Lifestyle inflation: Earning more, saving less? How to enjoy life without sacrificing your financial goalsFind out how lifestyle creep undermines wealth creation and how to enjoy a better standard of living without sacrificing your financial goa...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
RBI rate hikes: How short-duration funds and high-quality corporate bonds can protect your debt portfolioInvestors must position fixed income portfolio for further rate hikes. But this cycle may look different.
26 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economyIndia's external sector shows resilience due to a narrowing trade gap and comfortable foreign exchange reserves. Inflationary pressures hav...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.24 PM IST