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India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of an India on the rise as its households dream biggerIndependence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within ...
Smaller FMCG brands struggle to expand consumer reachIndia’s FMCG market is becoming more difficult for smaller brands, with only 56% of low-penetration brands growing their consumer reach in ...
RBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedesIndia’s economy is showing resilience five months after the Iran war sparked fears of inflation and a downturn. Inflation remains within th...
India’s July inflation quickens to 4.45% from 4.38% in June, stays above RBI targetIndia saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are k...
Retail investors make Rs 18,000 crore bold contra bet on 6 falling bluechip stocks. Will it pay off?In a bold move, retail investors invested a whopping Rs 18,000 crore in six blue-chip stocks that were on a downward trend. They scooped up...
FMCG’s FII nightmare! $5.2 billion selloff in 12 straight months. Are stocks set for a rebound?Over the past year, foreign investors have unloaded $5.2 billion worth of FMCG stocks, largely due to the challenges stemming from inflated...
No question of reviewing liquor prohibition law in Bihar: JD(U)The JD(U) party has rejected any review of Bihar's prohibition law. This law was implemented in April 2016 by former Chief Minister Nitish ...
In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...
FIIs now backing India's consumers, not capex: July data reveals major rotationForeign investors returned to Indian equities in July, but their buying reflected selective, defensive positioning. Consumer services, heal...
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Guwahati-Tezpur highway worth Rs 32,701 crore combinedThe Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nat...
Pidilite sees double-digit volume growth in FY27 despite volatile commodity prices: MD Sudhanshu VatsPidilite Industries expects double-digit volume growth in FY27 and stable earnings. The company implemented price increases to offset risin...
$25 billion FII comeback? HSBC explains why foreign money may return to IndiaHSBC says India could attract up to $25 billion in foreign equity inflows if underweight global emerging-market funds restore allocations t...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdicts also come with some stark warnings2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision marks the fourth conse...
RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilienceRBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7 percent. It kept the policy repo rate unchanged a...
Nestle flags near-term consumption slowdown amid West Asia conflict, El Nino concernsNestle India anticipates slower consumption growth in the food and beverage sector soon. Geopolitical tensions and weather uncertainties ar...