RBI launches 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence ahead of December policy meetingReserve Bank of India has announced the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. This survey aims to capture...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Marico profit jumps 31%, flags rising input costs amid West Asia woesMarico has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue, driven by strong volume growth in India and international markets. The company ...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Cement companies bet on price hikes to revive profitability in H2Cementmakers in India are experiencing a weak first half of the fiscal year due to rising costs. They expect price increases and seasonal c...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
Manufacturing activity eases in Oct as new order growth dropsManufacturing activity in India experienced a slowdown in October, decreasing from the previous month's growth. Despite this, the sector re...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
US manufacturing strengthens in October, input prices stay highUS manufacturing activity accelerated in October, with the ISM manufacturing PMI rising to 55.5 from 54.5 in September, beating Reuters-pol...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Marico sees copra prices ease 35% from peak, but crude-linked costs and vegetable oil inflation pose risksMarico reported a significant expansion in gross margins due to a 35% decrease in copra prices. The company achieved a 27% year-on-year gro...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
US manufacturing picks up in October; input prices stay highUS manufacturing activity experienced growth in October due to solid domestic demand and increased business spending in AI. The manufacturi...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Pizza Hut, KFC India operator's Q2 loss naarrows sharply on strong same-store sales growthDevyani International, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, has recorded a significant reduction in losses during its second q...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
India factory growth slows in October, export orders jump, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing growth slowed in October, with the HSBC Manufacturing PMI falling to 54.7 from 55.1 in September, as domestic demand ...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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
Price hikes to help Pidilite meet profitability guidancePidilite Industries, known for its Fevicol adhesive, anticipates maintaining profitability between 20-24% through price hikes. Managing Dir...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31The Indian government has announced an extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This move aims to...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Low-sugar fizz, high-cost squeeze: Varun Beverages battles margin pressureVarun Beverages reported a contraction in gross and EBITDA margins during Q3 CY2026 despite strong revenue growth. The company's revenue fr...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Escorts Kubota hikes tractor prices as Middle East war fuels cost pressuresEscorts Kubota plans to implement price hikes on its tractor offerings in November 2026. The company cites inflation and geopolitical uncer...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Godrej consumer profit rises 14%, weighs calibrated price hikes to offset inflationGodrej Consumer Products is bracing for rising commodity inflation as it approaches the December quarter, driven by escalating costs. The f...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST