Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsensThe global smartphone market faces its biggest annual drop ever. Shipments are expected to fall by nearly 14 percent this year. This is due...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Rising prices may hit festive smartphone demand, dent annual sales by up to 30%: ReportSmartphone prices are rising in India. This could cause many buyers to delay purchases or buy used phones. Annual sales might drop signific...
29 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Rising prices may hit 54 pc of festive smartphone demand, denting annual sales by up to 30 pcIndian consumers may delay buying new smartphones or opt for used devices if prices continue rising. This trend could significantly impact ...
29 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Xiaomi brings in South Asia head to revive Indian operationsChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is bringing in Alexander Tang to head its India business as it looks to revive falling market share and imp...
29 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
24 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
OnePlus, Xiaomi among firms trimming marketing and sales roles in India amid cost pressureSmartphone companies are reducing staff in marketing and sales. Rising costs and slower sales are pushing brands to cut expenses and focus ...
23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisionsA major strike looms at Samsung Electronics over AI boom profits. Over 45,000 workers demand fair bonus distribution. The dispute could dis...
15 May, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Old stock turns gold for retailers as smartphone prices rise amid memory cost inflationAs memory prices experience inflation, the landscape of India's smartphone market is shifting. Retailers momentarily benefit from increased...
12 May, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei pulls back from record high as SoftBank Group fallsTechnology investor SoftBank Group fell 4.56% to drag the Nikkei lower the most after the U.S.-listed shares of Arm Holdings tumbled overn...
08 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
OnePlus merged with Realme? Here’s the latest on what’s happening with Oppo sub-brandsOnePlus Update: reports suggest OnePlus and Realme are merging operations. Both brands will now work under a new sub-product center. This m...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Samsung's chip profit posts almost 50-fold growth but supply worries cloud 2027 outlookSamsung Electronics achieved record profits, fueled by a massive surge in chip income. The company anticipates a severe chip shortage next ...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Samsung chip profit jumps almost 50-fold; supply shortage to worsen in 2027Samsung Electronics posted a record quarterly profit on Thursday, driven by strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence. Sout...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Apple's new CEO Ternus likely to get earnings spotlight as strong results loomWith the quarterly results around the corner, Apple's loyal investors are buzzing with anticipation. As John Ternus takes the reins as CEO,...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Samsung, Apple outpace rivals as global memory chip crunch hits Chinese smartphone makersA global memory chip shortage is impacting smartphone makers. Samsung and Apple are growing their market share. Chinese companies like Xiao...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST