Navratri shoppers splurge on clothes, appliances as gadgets get pricierSales of apparel, footwear, and cosnumer durables increased over 20% during the recent Navratri-Dussehra festive period. Car retail sales s...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Hiking uphill could feel easier with these robotic pants? Know how Google X’s spin-off claims to make climbing steep hills easier for youThe powered hiking system is called MO/GO. It was developed by wearable robotics company Skip in partnership with outdoor clothing brand Ar...
20 Oct, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Bank of Japan may raise inflation forecast, stand pat on rates, sources sayThe Bank of Japan plans to slightly upgrade its fiscal year 2027 inflation forecasts this month. Interest rates are expected to remain stab...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Price shock trumps festive cheer as India smartphone shipments hit decade lowIndia's smartphone market faced a 26% decline in shipments in Q3 2026 compared to the previous year. Factors like rising prices and cautiou...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Expensive flights, struggling airlines: Why India's airfare crisis has no easy fix for passengersIndia's proposed new airfare framework would require airlines to submit fare structures to the DGCA a month in advance, amid festive-season...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounceThe Indian rupee held steady even as it initially surged, influenced by rising dollar demand from importers. However, the local stock marke...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Cement companies to see strong volumes in Q2 but fuel costs may weigh on marginsCement companies are gearing up for a promising September 2026 quarter, with expectations of significant volume growth fueled by heightened...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Gold eases after climbing over 1% in previous sessionGold prices slipped 0.4% to $4,152.99 per ounce in early Asian trading on Friday, as investors scrutinize the Federal Reserve's future poli...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Luxury car buyers lose most GST 2.0 benefits as Mercedes, BMW and Audi raise pricesLuxury carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi have increased vehicle prices after a GST cut. The price hikes are a response to risi...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Not-so smooth ride: Auto industry faces cost squeeze as steel, freight prices surge, more hikes likelyThe Indian automobile industry is currently grappling with rising input and freight costs due to geopolitical uncertainties. Prices of key ...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Govt may raise fuel prices in November, top economist saysThe government is considering a fuel price hike in November as a strategic move before state elections. Inflation is projected to rise sign...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Online mobile sales may not ring loud this NavratriIndia's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp decline in sales during the festive season. Recent data indicates a 16% year-on-year drop...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
CEAT to hike tyre prices by 4-6 pc this quarter amid increased raw material costsAlthough the company has raised prices in the last two quarters, it could not fully offset inflation in major raw materials such as rubber ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Tyeb Mehta’s ‘Rickshaw Puller’ sells for Rs 69.1 crore, sets world auction record for artistTyeb Mehta's painting Rickshaw Puller sold for Rs 69.1 crore, breaking his previous auction record. The sale occurred during the inaugural ...
13 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Bitcoin price prediction: Why BTC USD can drop before a Fed rate hike and rally afterBitcoin price prediction: BTC USD fell ahead of the Fed’s rate hike but rebounded afterward. Here’s why interest rate expectations, investo...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.49 AM IST
Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay ResearchCement manufacturers in India are likely to increase prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag soon. This price hike is necessary to address high input...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST