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No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
Fee on UPI P2M payments: How this “small” 0.4% fee can take a bigger bite out of your moneyStarting from October 15, 2026, a new 0.4% transaction fee will be applied to UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, while lower amounts and peer...
Big to get bigger: India's UPI fee shift to entrench dominant incumbentsPhonePe and Google Pay could earn about $900 million annually from India’s new UPI merchant fee regime by March 2028, according to Bernstei...
Dollars no longer buy happinessDespite an unexpected increase in spending, US consumer sentiment is showing a notable decline. Economists are delving into the underlying ...
Daily vs weekly vs monthly SIP: Does investing more frequently create more wealth?A comparative study of daily, weekly, and monthly SIPs across 5 active equity fund categories and 5 time horizons offers a clear answer.
The business shift in India's ₹7 lakh crore market amid gold cost pressureIndian jewellery sales show resilience despite lower gold volumes. Consumers now buy lighter pieces and focus on value per gram. Organised ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Large caps look better for next 24 months, but hidden gems remain in smallcaps: Divam SharmaSharma sees a stronger case for large caps over the next 24 months, particularly given the steep valuation premium commanded by small caps.
PVR Inox bets on ₹175 tickets to win small-town IndiaPVR Inox plans to launch 300 affordable cinemas in smaller towns. Tickets will be priced under two dollars to attract new audiences. This e...
Beyond roti, kapda, makaan: Inside India's new consumption storyIndian consumers now prioritize experiences and lifestyle choices over basic needs. Average monthly spending has increased across both rura...
India's industrial production slows to 4% in September from 4.1% in AugustIndia's industrial output rose 4% in September, boosted by a stronger manufacturing sector. This marks an improvement from the previous yea...
Aam aadmi wants smaller biscuit packs, but brighter jewelleryIndia’s middle class is balancing rising costs and aspirations by choosing smaller packs for daily essentials while using EMIs for premium ...
Some money may now flow into gold, realty and high-value white goodsElections to 5 states are scheduled for the end of 2023. There could be some adverse impact on small businesses, which hold high-denominati...
AMC posts upbeat results as people return to theaters"F9: The Fast Saga" - the latest installment of the "Fast and Furious" series - and "Godzilla vs Kong" gave AMC much-needed relief from the...
Average ticket size of jewellery sale rises 16 pc in Nov: ReportThere was a 16 per cent increase in ticket size in terms of amount, but the overall ticket size of gold ornaments dropped 70 per cent as ag...
Chakri Lokapriya is bullish on these consumer durable stocksChakri Lokapriya, CIO & MD, TCG AMC, says, you no longer have to spend on healthcare or life insurance to get I-T benefits, so one is now s...
Why blame Ravi Shankar Prasad? Economy is showing Lipstick Effect!The phenomenon shows up in the economy in one form or the other most of the times.
We are buying small ticket consumer cyclicals, banks and infra cos: Chakri LokapriyaCorporate earnings are weak and therefore a rate cut will benefit, says Lokapriya.
Consumption stocks are likely to gain from GST rate cutOf the 50-odd items that are under 28% tax slab, 19 will see a cut in taxes. Tax rates on select items from other slabs of 18% and 12% have...
Amazon Prime Day sale: Here’s what you can pocket for under Rs 2000 on last day of saleAmazon is offering several deals for the budget shoppers under its Prime Day sale banner. Here we tell you all that you can pocket for unde...