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West Bengal polls throw up landslide victory for helmets as sales zoom to record heightsHelmet sales in West Bengal have surged significantly. This follows a crackdown on helmet rule violations by two-wheeler riders. Manufactur...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
LPG Prices Hiked: Domestic cooking gas rates increased by Rs 29 per cylinder; Here's what consumers will now payLPG Price Today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 29, taking the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942 with e...
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...
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El NinoIndia faces a challenging global economic outlook for 2026-27. Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are key concerns. However, Ind...
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
FMCG sector to log 8-10% growth despite margin pressure: CrisilIndia's FMCG sector anticipates 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal. Price hikes will drive this expansion. However, volume growth is set to s...
Mega merger incoming: Should you buy PFC, REC shares ahead of merger? Here's what analysts sayPFC and REC shares are under scrutiny as a mega merger progresses. Analysts advise a staggered approach to buying, highlighting that the tr...
Crude-linked energy crisis, softer monsoon may slow FMCG growth in 2026: ReportIndian FMCG volume growth is expected to slow down this year. Geopolitical tensions and a potential below-normal monsoon are key concerns. ...