Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic recordDonald Trump admitted to a crowd that he has not effectively communicated his economic achievements to the public. He blamed worsening appr...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Buoyant Q2 demand for consumer goods lifts festive sales outlookConsumer demand in India saw significant growth during the July-September quarter, particularly in appliances and FMCGs. Sales of air condi...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
US inflation rises less than expected in August; consumer spending surgesUS inflation rose less than expected in August, with the PCE price index increasing 0.3% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year. Core PCE ros...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
US economy picks up pace, grows 2.2% as consumer spending, AI investment surgeThe US economy grew at a 2.2% annual pace in the second quarter, up from the government’s earlier 1.5% estimate, as consumer spending and b...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
US Market: Fed’s Barr backs further rate hikes as inflation risks remain elevatedFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said elevated energy prices and AI-driven investment are complicating progress toward the 2% inflatio...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Poor man’s gold may become India's next big story as the silver horse risesSilver is gaining ground in India as record gold prices push consumers towards a more affordable precious metal. Prices have surged 160% in...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Cement prices rise Rs 7/bag in September; further Rs 5-20 hikes expected in October: ReportCement companies are considering a potential price hike of Rs 5-20 per bag in October. The success of this increase will hinge on demand re...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Honasa Consumer shares fall 5% after Rs 643 crore block deal; Peak XV, Sequoia likely sellersHonasa Consumer shares declined up to 5% after 1.4 crore shares worth Rs 643 crore changed hands in a block deal. The transaction comes aft...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bitePrices of key pulses including chana, moong, tur and matar have risen sharply over the past month, with wholesale rates increasing up to 11...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
In healthcare, the patient is the least informed consumerSignificant price differences in healthcare consumables have drawn attention, prompting calls for better consumer protection. Maharashtra's...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
IIP growth comes in at 8% in August compared with 7.4% in JulyManufacturing set a record by growing at 8% or more in the past three consecutive months.
28 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Behind bigger price tags hides a fault line in India’s growth storyIndia’s consumer durables face a third price hike in 2026 as copper, steel, aluminium, resin, logistics and energy costs surge. LG, Daikin,...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Fed tightening bets weigh on gold pricesGold prices have taken a hit, influenced by rising oil rates that have sparked inflation fears and suggested further interest rate hikes ma...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Costly Diwali: Appliance makers set to serve up another price shockLeading manufacturers such as LG, Samsung, and Daikin are raising prices of consumer appliances by 5-10%. This increase is attributed to ri...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volumeIndia's FMCG market is experiencing significant challenges as higher costs and rural income pressures affect consumption patterns, NielsenI...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
More baby elephants, enough EC: It makes no sense to consume bad news, a world that feels good about good news should only stick to itThe baby elephant rescue in Siliguri elicited widespread positive sentiment, contrasting with negative political news. Public sentiment oft...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST