India among Marriott's fastest-growing markets; footprint to double in 5 yearsMarriott International sees India as a key growth market. The company plans to double its hotel presence in India within five years. This e...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.06 AM IST
How Gen Z became the most important customer in FMCGYoung consumers are now driving major decisions at established food companies. Gen-Z and millennials are influencing product development, a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the country’s leading cross-border businessesPayoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian bu...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
It's destination India for weddings this seasonIndian hotels are experiencing a significant rise in wedding bookings this year. This growth is driven by a preference for domestic celebra...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast LaneBharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority P...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM 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
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
PhonePe launches AI-powered SmartPages to help merchants go online in 10 minutesPhonePe has introduced SmartPages, an AI tool for merchants. This innovation allows businesses to build payment-ready webpages in under ten...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (June 8, 2026) at IBJA, Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & DiamondsGold and silver prices saw a dip this today. Rising global tensions fueled inflation worries, while strong US economic data suggested inter...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
BazaarNow raises Rs 72 crore from Peak XV, others to scale up quick commerce in non-metrosFounded in 2025 by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, BazaarNow touts itself as a quick commerce pl...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Innocent Fresh plans expansion across 40-50 citiesThe company partners with rural women for preparation. Their products are available in retail and online. Future growth includes e-commerce...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (June 6, 2026) at IBJA, Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & DiamondsGold prices June 6, 2026, are available from Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas. Rates for 22k gold are provided across major...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Chitale vs Starbucks: Pune traveller shares how local heroes are challenging foreign brandsA viral video from Pune International Airport showcases local Maharashtrian brands like Chitale Bandhu and Ganesh Bhel standing alongside g...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan roped in as global brand ambassador for JW MarriottJW Marriott has named Aishwarya Rai Bachchan its global brand ambassador. This partnership aims to connect with new luxury travelers. Bachc...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST