Quote of the day by German-born painter Hans Hofmann: ‘The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so…’ Timeless warning about noise, stress and distraction is suddenly going viral among fans of minimalism and modern creativityQuote of the day: Great quotes endure because they express complex human experiences in just a few memorable words. Hans Hofmann’s statemen...
22 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian benchmark indices experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, marking their third consecutive session of decline. The Nifty50 and ...
11 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Paint prices may rise 2-5% in April if crude cost remains high: ReportIndian paint prices could rise by 2 to 5 percent next month. This potential increase hinges on crude oil prices remaining high. Dealers ant...
11 Mar, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Akzo Nobel India shares rally 6% as JSW Paints enters exclusive buyout talksJSW Paints is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire Akzo Nobel India, potentially outbidding a consortium led by Advent International. T...
16 May, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Berger Paints Q1 Results: Net profit falls marginally YoY to Rs 354 crore even as India volumes grow 12%At a standalone level, the paint-maker’s sales rose 2.4% on year to Rs 2,806.3 crore, but net profit declined by more than 6% to Rs 305.5 c...
09 Aug, 2024, 07.46 PM IST
Berger Paints India Q4 Results: Standalone net profit falls over 7% YoY to Rs 181.6 croreBerger Paints India has crossed Rs 10,000 crore in sales and Rs 1,000 crore in profit in 2023-24 (Apr-Mar), helped by double-digit growth i...
15 May, 2024, 08.11 PM IST
Surprise Your Best Friend with 6 Luxury Birthday Gifts For FriendsWhen it comes to finding the perfect gift for your best friend on their birthday, it can be difficult to decide what to get. Luxury birthda...
02 May, 2023, 02.02 AM IST
Dalal Street not enthused by Asian Paints' good Q1 showVolume growth stood at 37% - one of the highest in the past six quarters. While gross margins dipped by 40 bps due to material cost inflati...
27 Jul, 2022, 06.13 AM IST
In a volatile environment the only constant was our growth: Asian Paints Chairman"The year saw the onset of the second wave of the pandemic which affected the demand recovery. Our operations however, made a quick recover...
29 Jun, 2022, 08.35 PM IST
Luxe on wheels: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost - powered by 6.7l V12 engine - debuts in IndiaCustomers can select any of the marque’s 44,000 ‘ready-to-wear’ colours or create their own.
22 Apr, 2022, 03.35 PM IST
Asian Paints gained market share at cost of both organised & unorganised sectors: Amit SynglePeople in both rural and urban areas are upgrading to premium and luxury products.
25 Jan, 2021, 08.34 AM IST
Confident of future as a lot of new demand has come in June: Asian Paints‘Initial surge was shown at the tier three, tier four cities. That might be slowing down a little but it will be balanced by demand elsewhe...
27 Jul, 2020, 03.55 PM IST
Mumbai and Bangalore love gadgets more than holidaysThe furnishings portal Artanddecors.com recently conducted a survey of upper middle class Indians which reveals city-wise spending habits.
08 Oct, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
Erstwhile royals targeting new buyers for promoting luxury products like pashmina shawls, hand-painted sarisWhile most of the retailing so far has been conducted through museum shops running within old forts and palaces, attempts are being made to...
05 Dec, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Kerala announces tax concessions
Kerala Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac on Wednesday announced a reduction in luxury tax imposed on hotels, house boats and cable TV opera...
18 Oct, 2006, 10.20 AM IST
- Premium paints to add colour to Tier II & III cities
High-end paints are splashing the walls of the hinterland. Increasing disposable incomes and the desire to be seen as ‘different’ are drivi...
31 Aug, 2006, 01.13 AM IST