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Quote of the day by Arthur Zeikel: "Investors must appreciate that, while there is a pattern to events, no pattern is perpetual. The more widely held the belief in the persistence of a current trend, the less likely it is to continue"Arthur Zeikel’s quote underscores the impermanence of market trends and the risks of consensus thinking. The piece explains how investor ps...12 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST- In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Trust is no longer free: Indian consumers are willing to pay extra, says surveyIndia's home services market is changing. Consumers are now paying more for verified service providers. This shift is driven by a desire fo...12 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...12 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...12 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...12 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- India Inc remains bullish on FY27; Telecom, defence, banking seen driving growth: ReportIndian businesses are optimistic about FY27. Telecom, defence, metals, and banking are set for growth. Companies expect demand to remain st...11 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Kospi tanks 9% in just two sessions! What’s causing bloodbath in 2026’s top market?South Korea’s KOSPI has plunged 9% in two sessions after a strong 2026 rally, as AI-driven semiconductor stocks face profit booking. Rising...11 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...10 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Gen Z's love for cold coffee has brands chasing beverage boomIndia's younger consumers are embracing cold coffee as an everyday drink. Brands like Nestle, HUL, and Tata Starbucks are expanding their o...10 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Amul to lay foundation stone of Rs 700 crore plant in West Bengal on June 14Dairy giant Amul will lay the foundation stone for its Rs 700 crore plant in West Bengal on June 14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expec...09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods marketBeverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages....09 Jun, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- New AI app uses Gmail, Photos and Calendar data to generate personalised daily storiesGoogle Labs has launched Dreambeans, an experimental AI app that uses information from Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube and Search to gener...09 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...09 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- Geopolitical churn continues to impact costs, amid diverse consumer expectations: Nestle chairman Manish TiwaryNestle India sees rural areas as a major growth avenue. The company is focusing on increasing sales volume and investing more in its brands...05 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
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