Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Global Market: UK inflation drops to 2.6%; markets eye Bank of England's next rate decisionBritain's annual consumer price inflation eased to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, coming in below expectations as energy prices moderated. ...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Geopolitics biggest threat to FMCG: Wipro Consumer MD Kumar ChanderGeopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices are the primary concerns for India's consumer goods sector. Demand is improving, supporte...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices by up to Rs 30,000 from AugustMaruti Suzuki will increase prices across its entire model range. This price adjustment will take effect starting in August 2026. The compa...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki announces price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across models, carmaker cites input cost pressureMaruti Suzuki will increase vehicle prices by up to thirty thousand rupees starting August 2026. This decision follows sustained increases ...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
PPI vs WPI: What is Producer Price Index and why will it replace Wholesale Price Index in India?India is phasing out the Wholesale Price Index for a new Producer Price Index. This shift aims to capture prices closer to the factory gate...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Major respite for India on fertiliser front as urea prices finally fallGlobal urea prices declined last month, easing pressure on India's fertiliser subsidy bill. However, prices remain significantly higher tha...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Global Market: Euro Zone firms see slower price and wage growth, ECB survey showsEuro zone companies expect slower growth in selling prices and wages over the next year, according to the ECB's latest survey, signalling t...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Q1 earnings begin on a strong note as banks fuel double-digit growthFor a common sample of 164 companies, revenue grew 17.5% on a low base a year ago, the fastest in at least nine quarters. Net profit rose 1...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Downstream aluminium industry says duty structure hurting competitiveness, seeks reliefDownstream aluminium manufacturers are urging the government to reduce import duties. Higher global metal prices and freight costs pressure...
19 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed Beige Book signals improving economy as inflation eases, but fuel costs and tariffs remain risksThe US economy shows moderate expansion with improving employment figures. Inflation is easing across Federal Reserve districts, though fue...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Rising fuel costs likely to weigh on cement makers' Q1 earningsRising fuel and freight costs are impacting cement producers' profitability. Demand saw a seven to eight percent increase due to dry monsoo...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Bio-input demand may rise, but skill gap threatens India's green farming push: Agriculture CommissionerAgriculture Commissioner said widespread adoption of bio-inputs by India's nearly 14 crore farmers could generate annual demand of 20–30 cr...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyStandard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank e...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Ericsson to raise telecom equipment prices as AI boom drives up component costsAmid rising component costs fueled by the Al surge, Ericsson is adjusting its pricing strategy for new tenders and renegotiating its contra...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Retail inflation may harden in FY27, RBI could hike rates: CrisilRetail inflation in India is projected to increase through the fiscal year. Elevated fuel costs and input prices are driving this upward tr...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Hormuz turmoil sends gold lower, disrupts India's tea and basmati exportsGulf hostilities impacting the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Indian commodity markets. Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply, while ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST