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UPI, Aadhaar banking drive 61% of MSME transactions; AI adoption rises: ReportA significant majority of retailers now feel more confident using digital platforms for daily operations, leading to increased digital paym...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
Hit-and-run deaths top 1,000 in Gujarat as road fatalities remain highGujarat's roads are becoming increasingly perilous, with hit-and-run incidents and reckless driving claiming over a thousand lives this yea...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
R Madhavan was told to follow this formula, the film crashed badly & that’s when he decided he would never...Following his breakthrough in 'Alai Payuthey', R Madhavan was advised to emulate Rajinikanth's rural appeal for superstardom. He chose a fi...
Hero MotoCorp plans to expand flex-fuel capability up to E100, bets on multi-fuel futureHero MotoCorp is embracing a multi-fuel future, planning to extend its flex-fuel vehicle capabilities to E100. The company is also investin...
War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
Time for investors and traders to think alike? 7 Nifty Auto stocks with an upside potential of up to 19%There are sectors that have not quite followed the war script. Take the auto sector, for instance. A surge in oil prices is supposed to be ...
The 30% smallcap tilt: How Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund is positioning for the next rallyAbakkus Mutual Fund is strategically allocating 30% to smallcaps within its Flexi Cap Fund, identifying mispriced opportunities despite str...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
LPG Prices Hiked: Domestic cooking gas rates increased by Rs 29 per cylinder; Here's what consumers will now payLPG Price Today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 29, taking the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942 with e...
India's electric scooter boom: Mass market adoption spreads beyond metrosElectric scooter sales are expanding beyond big cities into smaller towns and rural India. This shift signals a mass-market phase for elect...
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
Geopolitical churn continues to impact costs, amid diverse consumer expectations: Nestle chairman Manish TiwaryNestle India sees rural areas as a major growth avenue. The company is focusing on increasing sales volume and investing more in its brands...
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...