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India smartphone prices jump 16% in first half of 2026; market seen shrinking double digitsAverage smartphone selling prices in India rose by 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2026. OnePlus, however, managed to keep its pric...
Print media holds ground as advertisers back reach, credibility and premium audiencesPrint media in India has shown resilience amid global downturns with increased advertising revenue and volumes. As brands continue to inves...
India’s big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...
India probes LG, Samsung over alleged tariff evasion on imported OLED TV partsIndia is investigating LG Electronics and Samsung for allegedly paying lower tariffs on imported display parts of high-end TVs, five source...
SS Retail shares make strong D-Street debut, list at 51% premium over IPO priceThe Rs 500 crore SS Retail IPO comprised a fresh issue of 85.08 lakh shares aggregating to Rs 360 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 33.0...
India’s cab game has a new green player: A Vietnamese behemoth aiming to win fastGreen SM enters India with a controlled electric vehicle fleet, challenging the aggregator model. This Vietnamese company aims for a premiu...
SS Retail IPO allotment likely today: GMP signals 35% listing gain; here's how to check statusSS Retail IPO allotment status is likely to be finalised today following a strong 103.30x subscription. Driven by robust retail and institu...
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
Once bitten, never shy: India’s Apple iPhone obsession grows and growsThe iPhone 18 launch is revealing more than just India's appetite for premium phones. As buyers queue for the latest Pro models, Apple’s In...
India catches iPhone 18 fever as launch-day frenzy sweeps Apple stores nationwideApple's new iPhone 18 series launched across India with eager fans lining up. The premium iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are now availabl...
SS Retail IPO Day 2; GMP at 19%, subscribed 5.78 times; Check key detailsSS Retail’s Rs 500 crore IPO entered its second day after being subscribed 5.78 times on Day 1, led by strong retail demand. The issue’s cu...
AI in Indian homes: Samsung sees 30% growth in SmartThings users, makes Knox its security pitchSamsung sees significant growth in its Indian SmartThings user base. Consumers are increasingly adopting AI-enabled appliances for home man...
SS Retail IPO opens today: GMP signals 31% listing gain. Here's all you need to knowSS Retail IPO opens for subscription on September 16, with the Rs 500 crore issue closing on September 18. The IPO has a price band of Rs 4...
Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underservedAt GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no...
Rs 80,000 crore digital ad pie: Karan Taurani spots a hidden profit lever in new-age stocksIndia’s new-age internet companies may be sitting on a profit engine that investors are still not fully pricing in: advertising.
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
Apple's surprise price twist for old iPhone models exposes smartphone price painIn the wake of the iPhone 18's debut, Apple has made notable price hikes on its older iPhone models in India. This decision is largely infl...
'Apple enters late but sets the rules': A $1,999 bet on the foldable market with iPhone DuoApple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999. This strategic entry aims to leverage the existing iPhone u...
The iPhone is about to fold as Apple comes for a market Samsung ownedApple may soon launch its first foldable iPhone device. This move comes as the overall smartphone market faces decline. Foldable phones rep...
Samsung India pays the price of costlier chips with a round of layoffsSamsung India is cutting its workforce in batches. This action stems from pressure on smartphone sales and profit margins. Memory chip pric...