Intimate Care Growth Accelerates On Wellness, Q-Commerce
Fresh funding, new product categories, quick-commerce growth and rising consumer awareness are driving India's intimate care market into a new
FMCG
Health & Beauty
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Dark Patterns Put Rs 55,000 Cr Of Online Spending At Risk
: Indian consumers lose up to Rs 28,000 crore annually to dark patterns such as hidden charges and subscription traps,
Consumer
Economy
Women Are Emerging As India’s Next Consumption Powerhouse
NFHS-6 data shows rising financial inclusion, digital access and decision-making power among women in India, signalling a structural shift in
Retail
tech
Rising Smartphone Prices May Derail Festive Demand In India
Rising smartphone prices driven by memory shortages, West Asia disruptions and a weaker rupee could force 54 per cent of
FMCG
Food & Beverage.
Heatwave Boosts Cola Sales, But Margins Stay Under Pressure
India’s soft-drinks industry is witnessing strong summer demand amid an intense heatwave, but high GST, rising packaging costs and shifting
Food
FSSAI Pushes Back On ‘Villainising’ Palm Oil Amid Import Surge
India's FSSAI says no edible oil should be labelled a villain as palm oil imports surge and the government's domestic
Manufacturing
Lighting Industry Resilient Amid West Asia Tensions, Seeks GST Cut
Elcoma says geopolitical tensions have not significantly disrupted lighting demand so far, even as the industry remains dependent on China
FMCG
Food
Food Prices, Fuel Risks Drive India’s April Inflation Higher
India’s April retail inflation rose to 3.48 per cent amid higher food prices and growing risks from crude oil, geopolitical
Food/Entertainment
India Must Rethink Diet, Food Systems Amid Health Risks: FSSAI CEO
Rajit Punhani flags surge in ultra-processed food consumption, pesticide-linked trade setbacks and dairy quality concerns, urging structural policy reforms
Fashion & Lifestyle
How Prada Turned Kolhapuri Backlash Into Collaboration
Prada reintroduces Kolhapuri-inspired sandals under its Made in India initiative, partnering with artisans