India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
A Colorado family spent over 100 years raising cattle and growing crops on 10,000 acres; then 30 wind turbines added another income stream to their ranchThe Kochis family revitalized their historic ranch, creating the Rush Creek Wind Farm while preserving their farming legacy. Featuring 30 w...
25 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Ladakh to launch Rs 100 crore startup policy next month, aims to benefit 1,000 startupsThe UT Administration of Ladakh plans to launch a Startup Policy next month to support local entrepreneurs. With a budget of ₹100 crore, th...
25 Oct, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45%Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers accoun...
24 Oct, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Lenskart, Meesho among top picks as value retail leads India's consumption story: Siddhartha KhemkaValue-focused retail formats are growing, while premium categories experience challenges due to stock availability issues. Recent demand fl...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Periodic Labour Force Survey to expand coverage to capture unpaid household, volunteers from January 2027From January 2027, the Periodic Labour Force Survey will include unpaid household activities and digital platform workers. New questions wi...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
GTPL Hathway begins publishing TV viewership data from 10,000+ set-top boxesGTPL Hathway has introduced audience viewership data for TV channels through its set-top boxes across various markets. This is an industry ...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Shree Cement profit falls 15% YoY to Rs 263 crore on higher fuel costsShree Cement’s September-quarter net profit fell over 15% year-on-year to Rs 263 crore for the third consecutive quarterly decline. Revenue...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
India’s labour survey to soon include platform workers and unpaid household workIndia will update its Periodic Labour Force Survey starting January 2027 to enhance data collection. The modified sampling design aims to i...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
SLMG Beverages eyes Rs 20,000 cr turnover in 5 yrs, IPO in 3-4 yearsSLMG Beverages, a major Coca-Cola bottler in India, is targeting a turnover of Rs 20,000 crore in five years. The company has plans to list...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracketA recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgr...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Trump invokes France riots to rally support for embattled Republican in KansasTrump held a rally in Park City, Kansas, to support Senator Roger Marshall amid rising political tensions. He used protests in France to wa...
20 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund IINABVENTURES aims to invest ₹30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital ar...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
SARAS Mela moves beyond Delhi-NCR, brings 1,500 rural women entrepreneurs to VijayawadaThe National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada showcases around 1,500 women entrepreneurs from various states and union territories. Organized under...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Axis Bank appoints former HDFC Bank veteran Rahul Shukla to head Commercial, Bharat BankingAxis Bank has appointed Rahul Shukla as the group head of Commercial and Bharat Banking, effective October 19. He brings over three decades...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.26 PM IST