India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Cement firms do well amid strain, but face capacity testCement companies saw strong volume growth in Q4 FY26, fueled by construction and government spending. Despite rising costs impacting margin...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia SurveyRising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Stocks in news: IndiGo, Suzlon Energy, Patanjali Foods, PB Fintech, VedantaMarkets experienced significant volatility on Friday, with indices falling in the final hour due to heavy institutional selling. Several co...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
SAIL sees limited steel price impact from Iran conflictSAIL anticipates a minor effect on its steel prices due to the West Asia crisis. The company is arranging new shipping paths to ensure a st...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
India's paint industry remains optimistic on growth despite crude volatility, pricing pressures and competitionIndia's paint industry is experiencing a demand surge in both cities and villages. Leading companies anticipate strong volume growth in FY2...
31 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Govt exempts customs duty on cotton imports for five monthsThe government has announced a five-month customs duty exemption on cotton imports starting June 1. This move aims to increase raw material...
30 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
30 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Listed new-age internet firms brace for a costly ride as war clouds mathThe March quarter was largely stable for companies, with most firms reporting revenue growth in line with expectations and improving operat...
29 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Small businesses record strongest growth since Covid despite rising cost pressures: ReportDespite strong confidence, rising costs, particularly for materials, remain a significant challenge. Younger entrepreneurs are driving tran...
28 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
GP Petroleums Q4 profit rises 8%GP Petroleums reported an 8% year-on-year profit increase in the fourth quarter, driven by improved operating margins despite a revenue dec...
28 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Further price hikes likely in food, personal care products as raw material costs rise: ReportPrices of everyday products are set to increase. Companies face rising raw material costs, leading to hikes and smaller product sizes. Food...
28 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
27 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Hindalco sees 5% rise in raw material costs, stays confident on key customersHindalco anticipates a 5% rise in raw material costs. The company is confident in keeping clients like Ford Motor Company. Subsidiary Novel...
25 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST