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Auto stocks: Festive demand gets a low-base boost; can earnings justify valuations?The Indian automobile market is witnessing robust retail sales as the festive season draws near. A significant year-on-year uptick of 81.8%...
Exports, rising power demand to support manufacturing growth despite rural weakness: ICICI BankIndia's manufacturing sector is projected to grow, supported by increased exports and a strengthening investment cycle. Industrial producti...
Rs 4 lakh crore loss! Why India's storied consumer stocks are languishing near the bottom in 2026In India, major consumer stocks have suffered a staggering drop, with market values plummeting by nearly Rs 4 lakh crore. Even with an upti...
Bank strike deferred after IBA-UFBU talks: Why was it deferred and what happened to five-day working week demandIn a recent meeting held on September 27, the Indian Banks' Association and the United Forum of Bank Unions engaged in crucial talks about ...
Are banks open today? Check the latest update on September 28-30 bank strike and bank holiday status on MondayBanks are expected to remain open on September 28 as the proposed strike has been deferred. This decision follows discussions between the U...
Bank strike latest news: Will banks remain open on September 28? What SBI, PNB, Bank of India, Indian Bank & other bank customers need to knowBank strike today: The latest bank strike news is that the proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30 has been deferred a...
Bank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike after talks with IBABank unions have decided to defer a planned three-day strike after discussions with the Indian Banks' Association. A new high-level committ...
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...
Banks advise customers to complete essential transactions ahead of 3-day strikePublic sector banks and older generation private banks have issued advisories to customers, urging them to complete essential banking trans...
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power cuts up to 15 hrs due to lower monsoon rainfallUttarakhand, the source state of the Ganga and Yamuna, is facing power cuts of up to 15 hours after weak monsoon rainfall cut river flows a...
Indian agriculture enters new phase as diets, incomes and climate reshape farming: ReportThe first phase, from roughly 1967 to 1995, was dominated by the need to achieve food security, says the paper.
Bank strike reason: Why are employees going on a strike from September 28 and threatening indefinite strike from October 26?Bank strike demands: Public sector bank employees are scheduled to go on strike from September 28 to 30. The demands include implementing a...
Fitch raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4%, sees 25 bps RBI rate hike in OctoberFitch Ratings has raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% after the economy expanded 7.8% in the June quarter, demonstrating ...
India’s big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...
India’s farmers cut back on seeds, fertilisers as rains fail, Rallis India CEO saysDue to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The irregula...
Banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27? Finance ministry issues key update to assist customersThe Finance Ministry has announced that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will operate normally on September 27. This decisi...
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...