Consumer
Mixed summer for hiring: Gig jobs rise as permanent roles stay elusive
While mandates are coming in from e-commerce and logistics players, banking, consumer durables, and electronics companies with physical stores are largely limiting hiring to replacements.
3 min read9 Feb 2026Investors turn to ‘AI-resistant' sectors as disruption fears drag software stocks down
As technology stocks decline, investors are shifting focus to AI-resistant sectors like homebuilders, transportation, and consumer staples, which are thriving.
2 min read6 Feb 2026RBI marginally raises inflation projection on higher precious metals prices
RBI marginally raises inflation projection on higher precious metals prices
1 min read6 Feb 2026RBI MPC Policy: Central bank revises inflation estimate upward to 2.1% for FY26
RBI MPC Policy: The RBI has revised its inflation forecast for 2025-2026 to 2.1% and projected CPI inflation for Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27 at 4% and 4.2%, respectively. The MPC maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral policy stance.
2 min read6 Feb 2026Who is Brett Matsumoto? Donald Trump picks ‘data nerd' to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
Brett Matsumoto has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the BLS, though it would need further approval from the Senate. Here is everything you need to know about him.
2 min read31 Jan 2026In charts: How weights will change under the new CPI series
India's inflation basket gets its biggest update in over a decade, with food weight falling sharply and miscellaneous split into multiple divisions.
1 min read30 Jan 2026Reliance Consumer to enter iced tea market with Brew House relaunch
Reliance is bringing back Brew House iced tea at ₹20 a bottle, taking on Lipton and Nestea as it sharpens its FMCG and beverage ambitions ahead of the peak summer season.
5 min read30 Jan 2026Tata Consumer's premium valuation needs growth to gather more pace
Tata Consumer's focus on growth segments beyond tea, including Tata Sampann and ready-to-drink products, led to a remarkable 29% revenue growth.
1 min read28 Jan 2026Tata Consumer Products Q3 Results: Tata group firm posts 38% YoY rise in net profit to ₹385 crore — Details here
Tata Consumer Q3 Results: Tata group's FMCG company, Tata Consumer Products, posted a sharp 38% year-on-year (YoY) surge in the consolidated profit for the third quarter of the financial year on Tuesday, January 27.
2 min read27 Jan 2026Q3 results 2026: Vodafone Idea, Asian Paints, Tata Consumer among companies to declare earnings today; check full list
Vodafone Idea, Asian Paints, Tata Consumer Products, Marico, WeWork India, Metro Brands, Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), Raymond, and Raymond Lifestyle are among the companies to declare their Q3 results 2026 today.
3 min read27 Jan 2026