Despite a steep surge in gold prices in the second half of the quarter, jewellery giant Kalyan Jewellers’ consolidated revenue increased by roughly 34 per cent in Q4 FY2024, the company stated in a quarterly statement on BSE. The jewellery retailer’s consolidated revenue increased by 31 per cent in FY2024 compared to the previous year. […]
India’s diamond industry faces a big setback as the country’s cut and polished diamond (CPD) exports are projected to decrease by 25-30 per cent in the current fiscal year. A report from Care Ratings highlighted that this decline is expected to lead to a multi-year low in export earnings, with estimates ranging between USD 15-16 […]
Consumer confidence has increased by 2.2 percentage points, revealed a recent report by Refinitiv-Ipsos, the primary consumer sentiment index (PCSI). This surge is reflected across all four sub-indices, indicating a positive outlook on various economic aspects. The monthly PCSI result, determined by the sum of four weighted sub-indices, paints a promising picture for the economy. […]
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 […]
Shiprocket, an ecommerce enablement platform has revealed comprehensive consumer and industry insights showcasing the ecommerce trends in 2023. Shiprocket’s analysis revealed that Personal Care emerged as the highest-selling category in 2023, closely followed by Apparel, footwear and Accessories. Together, these categories collectively accounted for a substantial 63 per cent of sales. According to the data, […]
Amazon is targeting merchandise exports worth USD 20 billion from India by 2025 by adding thousands of small sellers to its e-commerce platform, a company official said on Friday. “We are very encouraged by the number of entrepreneurs who signed up this year. We are looking to scale up,” Bhupen Wakankar, director of global trade, […]
Taiwanese chipmaker Foxconn has registered strong year-end holiday sales and said customers were buying well in China and the United States. The company’s sales stood positive for the same season last year. The fourth quarter is traditionally the busiest season for Foxconn as the race is to supply smartphones, tablets and other electronics to major […]
Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 15, is experiencing lackluster sales in China, raising concerns for the tech giant in one of the world’s most critical markets. Market analysis from Counterpoint Research has revealed a 4.5 per cent drop in sales compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 14, during the first 17 days after its release. […]
