FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Coloured gemstones prices rise 20% as demand surges; gold, silver prices declineColoured gemstone jewellery is seeing a surge in popularity, with prices rising 20% year-on-year as affluent consumers favour these vibrant...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spendingDespite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Sweltering heat sets summer-goods sales on fire; consumer brands hitch qcomm ride to big businessIndia's scorching summer has fueled a surge in consumer goods sales, with quick-commerce platforms becoming the star performers. Ice creams...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Falling crude, stable macros set stage for India's next growth phase: Aditya KondawarIndia's equity markets face a crucial earnings season with supportive macroeconomics, yet IT sector sentiment is dampened by AI uncertainti...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Can drinking baking soda water help you lose weight? Doctor shares what it really does to your bodyA viral social media trend suggests drinking baking soda and water aids weight loss, but medical experts strongly advise against it. Dr. Je...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Overcharged Rs 67 on shoe MRP, Bata ordered to refund student, pay Rs 2,000 compensation. Here's what happenedA law student's Rs 67 overcharge on shoes led to a significant ruling against Bata India by the Kerala Consumer Commission. The retailer wa...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
India's coordinated, concerted effort shielded citizens during Hormuz energy disruption, says Amitabh KantIndia navigated a severe global energy crisis with remarkable success, ensuring normal life for its citizens. This achievement, according t...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Diamonds shine as gold buyers adapt to price volatilityAs Indian consumers face rising gold import duties and erratic prices, they are changing their buying habits for jewellery. The Indriya bra...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Chips or chocolates, India's brands want you to pay more for a fitter youFrom millet chips and protein-rich chocolates to science-backed skincare, FMCG companies are increasingly premiumising everyday products to...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Indians are more open to personal AI agents than anyone else in Asia Pacific, says Adobe studyAdobe’s 2026 AI and Digital Trends Report suggests Indian consumers are leading the Asia-Pacific region in embracing personal AI agents, wi...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
United Spirits set to cut 100 jobs to curb costs, streamline operationsUnited Spirits is cutting around 100 jobs in India as part of parent Diageo's global cost-saving drive. This significant workforce reductio...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fadesGrowth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST