Apple’s smartphone shipments in China fell 2.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same time a year ago, hampered by increased rivalry from local rivals headed by Huawei, according to IDC statistics released on Thursday. The reduction highlights the hurdles that the US business has in its third-largest market, as […]
In a move aimed at further incentivising fresh investments in the manufacturing sector and promoting ease of compliance, the Indian government is reportedly considering extending the lower tax rate of 15 per cent for companies establishing new manufacturing units. As per reports, this extension is likely to be announced in the upcoming Interim Budget scheduled […]
Fast Retailing stated on Tuesday that its Uniqlo business had filed a lawsuit in Japan against Shein’s owners, alleging that the Chinese fashion firm copied their round mini shoulder bag, the news agency Reuters reported. According to Fast Retailing, the petition was filed in Tokyo District Court on 28 December against Roadget Business Pte, Fashion […]
Global inflation continued to ease, giving hints of loosening of central bank interest rates in 2024. The global headline rates of inflation are projected to reach 4.8 per cent, a sharp decline from 5.9 per cent in 2023 and 9.2 per cent in 2022, chief economists at the World Economic Forum said in a report. […]
India is considering import duty cuts on components key to producing high-end mobile phones, two government officials said, which would potentially be a boost for companies like Apple and the country’s exports. Companies in the sector have been pushing for cuts on nearly a dozen components to reduce the cost of making smartphones in India […]
The Extended Reality (XR) headset market is poised for a substantial boost in 2024, with a projected record increase of 3.9 million units, marking a remarkable double-digit year-over-year growth. Industry experts predict that Apple’s highly-anticipated Vision Pro, scheduled to go on sale in the US on 2 February, will play a pivotal role in driving […]
A recent report from Jefferies analysts revealed a 30 per cent decline in iPhone sales in China during the first week of 2024. The dip highlights escalating competitive pressures from local contenders, including Huawei, posing a formidable challenge for the US company in one of its crucial markets. Jefferies’ analysis indicates that the drop in […]
The Indian footwear industry has the potential to experience significant growth, expanding from its current valuation of USD 26 billion to reach USD 90 billion by 2030, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). To achieve this, the report outlines several measures, including banning shoe imports, offering fiscal incentives, establishing more […]
Apple witnessed a sharp decline of nearly 3.6 per cent on Tuesday, marking a seven-week low, as Barclays downgraded the company’s shares amid concerns of sustained weak demand for its range of devices, from the flagship iPhone to the Mac, throughout 2024. This downgrade from Barclays, the second brokerage to issue the equivalent of a […]
Oil prices witnessed a robust start to the New Year, surging over two per cent in the first trading session. The spike was attributed to potential disruptions in Middle East supply chains following the recent attack on a container ship in the Red Sea. Brent crude rose by USD 1.72, or 2.2 per cent, reaching […]
