FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
RBI’s rate hike matters. Its shift to calibrated tightening matters moreThe RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.5% marks a shift towards calibrated tightening as inflation risks broaden amid elevated oil pr...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Industry body urges cooking oil firms to pass on import duty cut to consumers as festive season nearsIndian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association calls on companies to reduce retail prices following recent government duty cuts. The duty redu...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
US-China tariff cuts: $30 billion trade relief plan unveiled; check full list of goodsThe US and China have announced plans to reduce tariffs on about $30 billion of imports from each other. This tariff relief follows a meeti...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
RBI bulletin: India's financial, external sectors continue to draw strength from resilient domestic economyIndia's economy is showing resilience despite global uncertainties and high geopolitical tensions affecting financial markets, RBI's bullet...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Paneer by another name is... anythingFSSAI has announced a plan to designate the term 'paneer' exclusively for products derived from dairy. This move aims to eliminate confusio...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
RBI rate hike imminent? Fed's move pressures India to tighten monetary policy amid rising inflationGlobal central banks are tightening monetary policy, prompting calls for India to follow suit. The US Federal Reserve recently increased it...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climbIndia is considering lowering import taxes on vegetable oils. This move aims to curb rising food inflation ahead of festival season. Lower ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation riskIndia’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
WPI inflation edges higher to 9.9% in August, fuel leads riseWholesale prices increased to 9.9% year-on-year in August from 9.8% in July. Fuel and power inflation rose significantly, driven by mineral...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST