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P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costs
Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erased
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decor

- Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your wallet
  Many banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
  01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the world
  Prime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
  21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Victoria police launches ‘Operation Securus’ in Shepparton to crack down on retail theft
  Operation Securus: Shepparton police have launched Operation Securus to combat escalating shop theft. A five-member team will work with ret...
  16 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 58: The ICE veteran that quietly became an EV lightweighting story
  Most auto ancillary investors think linear. Company makes Component X. EV disrupts Component X. Stock goes down. Every story does not fit t...
  13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- Amazon Bazaar clocks 5x growth in 2026 as e-com giant looks to sharpens value commerce play
  Amazon is boosting its value commerce segment in India. Amazon Bazaar, its low-cost marketplace, saw 5x growth in 2026. The company is inte...
  12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- How the Rs 700 crore Libas brand is taking on Zara and H&M
  From fast fashion and global aspirations to diversified product categories and lightbulb moments, Keshwani elucidates the journey that help...
  01 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Why is the 2026 Social Security 2.8% COLA failing against 3.3% inflation? Is your retirement check shrinking?
  Social Security COLA 2026 Inflation Gap: Why 2.8% Increase Trails 3.3% Senior Inflation. The 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 is failing....
  30 Apr, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- Grocery scam? Why you’re paying more for less at Walmart and Target - US shrinkflation explained
  US shrinkflation 2026 at Walmart and Target: American shoppers are facing a hidden price hike as companies shrink product sizes while keepi...
  26 Apr, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the state
  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core ...
  25 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: What is at stake, who is contesting, and how to vote on April 23
  Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly elections: Tamil Nadu votes tomorrow for its 234-member Legislative Assembly. The election features a four-cornere...
  23 Apr, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- US retail sales rises 1.7% MoM in March driven by gas price spike due to the Iran war
  A spike in gas prices due to the Iran war, now in its eighth week, resulted in a hefty 1.7% gain in retail sales in March after a revised 0...
  21 Apr, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- Physical AI startups out to play the big game
  ET writes how robotics AI startups are seeing increased investments, signalling growing confidence in this space in India.
  14 Apr, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- Why US housing market is booming despite war uncertainty and mortgage rates rising to 6.35%—buyers rush into surprising spring homebuying surge
  The US housing market is showing unexpected strength this spring. Mortgage rates are rising again. Yet buyers are still entering the market...
  09 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- Grocery Price chaos: What’s getting expensive and the surprising items now costing less
  Over the past two years, Consumer Price Index data shows that grocery prices have fluctuated unevenly across different categories.The lates...
  08 Apr, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
- Which city buys most condoms on quick comm, who revels most in late-night binge? Swiggy Instamart's data reveals
  Swiggy Instamart is seeing a boom in sales of sexual wellness products with condoms being highly popular. Bengaluru leads in spending. Late...
  27 Dec, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
- Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which day offers the best deals and discounts?
  With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, millions of consumers are gearing up for deals and discounts featured during the retail ...
  30 Nov, 2024, 05.13 PM IST
- 'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary US consumers
  The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer ...
  29 Nov, 2024, 07.13 AM IST
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