US inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections nearU.S. inflation increased in September as consumers faced higher prices for essentials like gas and clothing. The consumer price index rose ...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation in US last monthInflation in the United States is projected to increase to 3.6% in September from the previous month. This rise is attributed to factors su...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Ultra-short-term borrowing costs spike; premium over policy rate hits 4-year highThe Reserve Bank of India hiked rates for the first time in nearly four years last week and shifted its stance, signalling more increases, ...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
India's ultra-short-term borrowing costs spike; premium over policy rate hits 4-year highIndia's 182-day and 364-day treasury bill yields climbed to 18-month highs at Wednesday's auction, while premiums over the RBI's 5.5% repo ...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Indian bonds slip on higher oil, hawkish RBI governor commentsIndian government bonds faced a downturn, attributed to soaring oil prices and statements from the Reserve Bank of India. The yield on the ...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Bigger car loans, longer tenures face rate-hike testIndian car buyers are increasingly taking out larger and longer loans to purchase higher-priced vehicles. This trend emerges as borrowing c...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Bitcoin price prediction: Why BTC USD can drop before a Fed rate hike and rally afterBitcoin price prediction: BTC USD fell ahead of the Fed’s rate hike but rebounded afterward. Here’s why interest rate expectations, investo...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.49 AM IST
India’s smartphone sales face a festive squeeze, but market value rises 5%The smartphone market in India is projected to experience a 12% decline in sales volumes this festive season. Despite this decrease, the ov...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay ResearchCement manufacturers in India are likely to increase prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag soon. This price hike is necessary to address high input...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Have Money, Will Buy! Festive online sales off to fine 'premium' startDuring the festive season, demand for premium goods has seen significant growth on e-commerce platforms. Sales have increased by 40% compar...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
India's festive car-buying joyride may hit price hike bumpAutomakers are preparing for a festive season with elevated inventories and new models, aiming to boost sales. However, rising vehicle pric...
11 Oct, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure, say global smartphone manufacturersMajor smartphone manufacturers consider India an important market, as consumer demand remains steady despite increasing component prices. C...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Too pricey to sell? Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders by 20%, Duo faces similar riskApple has reduced component orders for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by 15%. This reduction is a response to weaker-than-expected dem...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Amazon, Flipkart festive sales begin at midnight: iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus Nord CE 6 and more dealsAmazon and Flipkart are set to begin their festive sales featuring various smartphone discounts. Smartphones such as Apple iPhone 16 and Sa...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Festive demand on easy finance: Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others stretch EMIs to 30 months, bear interest costsSmartphone and consumer electronics manufacturers are extending EMI options to as long as 30 months. This move aims to cushion consumers fr...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India smartphone prices jump 16% in first half of 2026; market seen shrinking double digitsAverage smartphone selling prices in India rose by 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2026. OnePlus, however, managed to keep its pric...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST