Iran war fallout: Fuel use drops 6.5% in May; experts see warning signs for economyIndia's demand for transportation fuels and petroleum products is declining due to supply disruptions and higher prices stemming from the I...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
HUL cuts permanent employee count by 8.6% in FY26Hindustan Unilever has reduced its workforce in fiscal year 2026. The company saw a decline in both permanent employees and workers. This m...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
PSU closure: Govt sets in motion new move after years wasted in stop-start processThe Centre is pushing ministries to accelerate the closure of unprofitable state-owned companies. Progress has been slow despite a policy a...
25 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Nissan unit Jatco scraps EV powertrain plant plan in UK amid weak demandNissan's subsidiary Jatco has cancelled plans for electric vehicle powertrain manufacturing in Sunderland, Britain. This decision stems fro...
25 May, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performanceCorporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volu...
20 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Global Market: China’s April growth slows sharply as consumption, factory output weakenChina's economy shows signs of slowing down. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment activity weakened in April. This slowdown is l...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
India's rice export rates stagnant as market faces slow demandThailand's rates are climbing as millers hold back supply amid stronger domestic interest. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces soaring prices and p...
15 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summitPresident Donald Trump travels to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping. He promises persuading China to open up to American business...
13 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
China's car sales drop for seventh month in April; exports roarChina's car sales experienced a 21.6% year-on-year decline in April, marking the seventh consecutive month of contraction. Automakers are i...
11 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Razorpay eyes omnichannel focus for offline push: sourcesOnline payments firm Razorpay has scaled back its offline expansion plans due to sluggish growth in the vertical. Following its Ezetap acqu...
08 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
PoS terminal supply squeeze; Skyroot CEO on unicorn flightHappy Friday! The point-of-sale (PoS) supply has dried up in India as the West Asia conflict squeezes imports. This and more in today's ETt...
08 May, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Indian brands are disrupting sneakers — one ₹5,000 pair at a time. But can they earn trust?Sneakers are now a fashion statement in India. Local brands are entering the market with competitive prices and cultural relevance. These h...
06 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
CAT stock today: Caterpillar Inc share price rises after blockbuster first-quarter profit report. Should you buy now?CAT Stock: Caterpillar's overall revenue rose 22 per cent to $17.42 billion. Its core construction segment revenue jumped 38 per cent, whil...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Mahindra Lifespace pre-sales rise 21pc to Rs 3,405 cr in FY26 on strong housing demandRealty firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd's sales bookings rose 21 per cent to Rs 3,405 crore last fiscal on better demand for its resi...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Heatwave spurs surge in AC, beverage, ice cream output in IndiaSoaring temperatures have triggered a sharp demand rebound for ACs, beverages, and ice cream, with companies boosting output after a 50% sa...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Global stocks: BYD Q1 profit falls 55%, steepest drop in 6 years as China sales falterChinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by ...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.17 PM IST