Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Beyond the room: Why India Inc's luxury hospitality bet is becoming an experience businessIndia's luxury hotels are evolving beyond just rooms. Companies are now creating immersive experiences that blend wellness, food, and cultu...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsensThe global smartphone market faces its biggest annual drop ever. Shipments are expected to fall by nearly 14 percent this year. This is due...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Swiggy CEO on failed shareholder vote; Indian firms brace for MythosHappy Thursday! Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety opened up about the recent hitch to become an Indian-owned company. This and more in toda...
28 May, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
RBI to examine role of quantum technology in strengthening financial sectorThe Reserve Bank of India is forming an expert committee to study quantum technology's role in finance. This new technology could revolutio...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
How smart supply chain solutions are redefining B2B procurementProcurement has evolved into a strategic business driver, moving beyond its traditional support role. Modern enterprises are adopting intel...
23 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: How Swiggy’s failed bid to become an Indian firm matters for InstamartSwiggy's bid to become an Indian-owned-and-controlled company (IOCC) has been delayed after shareholders failed to approve changes to its a...
22 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Gold import duty hike threatens decade-low volumes for jewellery retailers in FY27, warns CrisilThe organised gold jewellery retail sector is set for a steep 13–15% volume decline to a decade low in FY27, driven by the government’s imp...
22 May, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Ola Electric eyes FY27 turnaround on surging demand, cost reset and margin gainsOla Electric is set for a robust FY27. The company expects a significant rebound in sales and revenue. Margins are strengthening, and costs...
22 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
High gold prices, import duty hike to drag jewellery demand: CrisilIndian organized gold jewellery retailers anticipate a 13-15% sales volume decline this fiscal due to high gold prices and import curbs. De...
22 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Automakers remodel supply chain strategyIndian carmakers are shifting from a 'just-in-time' to a 'just-in-case' inventory strategy, stocking critical auto components for three to ...
22 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST