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Goyal in Brussels this week to expedite FTA with EU

India has also taken up the issue of imposition of carbon tax through Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by the…

January 6, 2026 20:22 IST

Rural demand drives 27% jump in PV retail sales in December

The strong retail momentum was mirrored in wholesale trends. Vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers surged 26.2% YoY to 4,07,497…

January 6, 2026 19:05 IST

Auto retail sales rise 7.7% to 2.82 crore units in CY25: FADA

GST rate rationalisation lifted mass segments, rural markets outpaced cities and year-end buying boosted December volumes, according to FADA.

January 6, 2026 18:14 IST

GST cut to lift life insurers’ premiums, but ITC loss to weigh on Q3 margins

Insurers had been claiming ITC on distribution commissions, reinsurance, promotional spends and operational expenses. However, they can no longer claim…

January 6, 2026 16:56 IST

The US market has opened many opportunities for us: LeadSquared co-founder

“We are also optimising our cost structure, particularly cloud and infrastructure expenses, and continuing to invest in product innovation, including…

January 5, 2026 23:51 IST

iD Fresh Food to double down on international expansion with Apax investment

The Apax investment, which Singal said is “almost entirely” a secondary deal involving partial exits for existing investors Premji Invest…

January 5, 2026 20:07 IST

Universal Music India acquires 30% stake in Excel Entertainment at ₹2,400-cr valuation

Founded in 1999, Excel Entertainment has produced more than 40 films and original series, including Gully Boy, Inside Edge and…

January 5, 2026 19:22 IST

Early winter chills sale of ACs, fridges ahead of new norms, demand for heating appliances zooms

The impact is showing up in annual numbers. Most air-conditioner makers are expected to report a 10-15% decline in 2025…

January 5, 2026 19:12 IST

RIL ONGC and others may benefit from US takeover of Venezuela’s oil assets

Prashant Vasisht, senior vice president and co-head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA said that Venezuelan crudes are heavy and sour and therefore cheaper…

Updated: January 5, 2026 19:49 IST

“All of us have this armour,” he said. “When patient coaching runs out, I penetrate this armour.”

‘You will not be able to cut it’: Why Deepinder Goyal asked Blinkit’s founder to step down

Eternal founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed that he asked Blinkit founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa to step down twice,…

January 5, 2026 17:18 IST

Universal Music India acquires 30% stake in Excel Entertainment at Rs 2,400 crore valuation

Universal Music India acquires a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment at Rs 2,400 crore valuation, forming a strategic partnership to…

January 5, 2026 15:28 IST

Marico’s share price has remained flat during early trade on Monday. The stock is up over 7.33% in the last 1 month. Furthermore, it is up 15.37% in 2025.

5 reasons why Marico is managing strong volumes despite 60% price hike in select products

The consumer goods maker is firmly on track to deliver its full-year growth guidance, even as some categories, such as…

Updated: January 5, 2026 13:18 IST

"Apple inspires me for its clarity of thought and discipline in execution," Bahl said.

After hours with Viraj Bahl, founder & MD, VRB Consumer Products Premium Story

“I work with a high degree of time discipline and stay closely connected with the team and the day-to-day workings…

January 5, 2026 10:02 IST

As online dating apps globally struggle with slowing user growth and widespread decision fatigue, the rise of AI-mediated romance only weakens their promise of genuine connection.

When AI starts flirting for you Premium Story

A study by Tinder-owner Match Group, “Singles in America”, shows that 26% of people are using AI tools in dating,…

January 5, 2026 09:53 IST

The survivors are betting on a dual strategy: Physical stores for trust and owned hyper-fast delivery capacity for convenience. For Licious — which has 55+ stores across Bengaluru and Mumbai, with over 50% already breaking even at store level — omnichannel customers spend 30% more than digital-only users.

Why India’s meat startups are moving offline to survive Premium Story

For online fresh meat delivery shops, the pivot to offline retail has become the difference between survival and extinction

January 5, 2026 09:45 IST

US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 bn benefit to India: ONGC, Reliance likely to reap rewards

For India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, renewed Venezuelan exports would offer a strategic alternative to Middle Eastern crude, reduce…

Updated: January 5, 2026 11:06 IST

Within the India portfolio, Parachute showed resilience despite elevated input costs and pricing actions.

Marico’s Q3 update hints at consumption recovery and margin relief ahead

The maker of Parachute and Saffola said consumption is expected to improve gradually in the coming quarters, aided by easing…

January 2, 2026 17:36 IST

“For centuries, class divides kept the labour of the poor invisible to the rich,” Goyal wrote on X.

‘Would 30 minutes or 1 hour delivery be the end of the world?’ Ex-Jet CEO questions Blinkit, Deepinder Goyal

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kapoor asked whether such rapid deliveries were necessary in India’s congested urban conditions,…

January 2, 2026 17:30 IST

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