BUSINESS
Weaker rupee offers some respite to tariff-hit textile exporters
The rupee crossed the 90-mark against the US dollar on persistent outflows and uncertainty around the India-US trade deal
BUSINESS
Air purifier demand jumps up to 20-fold as AQI spikes in Delhi, Mumbai
The increase in new buyers suggests that air purifiers are no longer a seasonal purchase but as something consumers engage with throughout the year, companies say
BUSINESS
Big fines could move states to sign 40 GW of stuck renewable PPAs: Vineet Mittal, Avaada
The comments come as RE project awards have dropped sharply, with only 5.8 GW awarded in the first eight months of FY26, compared to 47.3 GW in FY24 and 40.6 GW in FY25, according to estimates published by ICRA.
BUSINESS
Deepika Padukone-backed skin care brand 82°E sees revenue drop to Rs 14.7 crore in FY25, posts Rs 12.26 crore loss
82°E positions itself as a luxury skincare brand, with products starting at Rs 2,500 and going up to nearly Rs 4,000, which is mid-premium while priced below the luxury territory dominated by Estée Lauder.
BUSINESS
Smaller textile firms brace for heavier compliance burden under new rules
Exporters say that international brands are increasingly probing environmental, social and labour safeguards while placing orders, and labour code clarity could eventually strengthen India’s credibility with ESG-focused foreign buyers.
BUSINESS
US retailers cut India apparel orders by 5–10% amid caution: Pearl Global MD
For Pearl Global, exports account for 99 percent of revenue, and about 50 percent of all shipments are to the US. The company manufactures T-shirts, activewear, shirts, dresses and sleepwear for US brands such as Gap, Kohl’s, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, Walmart, etc.
BUSINESS
India proposes anti-dumping duty as high as $130 per tonne on met coke imports
The government has recommended duty of $73.5 per tonne on imports from Australia, followed by $130 per tonne on China, $120 per tonne on Columbia, $83 per tonne on Indonesia, $61 per tonne on Japan and $85 per tonne on Russia.
BUSINESS
Current iron ore bid premiums makes no economic sense: Tata Steel MD
Higher iron ore auction premiums, which have been hovering between 115-200% and sometimes reaching 200%, are a concern for steelmakers.
BUSINESS
Why India’s jewellery market is still sparkling despite record gold prices
Analysts say that instead of reducing overall spending, many consumers — particularly in the mid-to-premium segment — are choosing fewer but higher-value purchases.
BUSINESS
Burn to Earn: boAt, Licious, Urban Company lead the D2C shift towards profitable growth
Analysts believe the investors are no longer paying for hyper-growth, instead, they are rewarding sustainable business models, improving profitability and long-term visibility in India’s consumption cycle.
BUSINESS
White goods makers stare at excess inventory, Q3FY26 sales crucial to sell stock
Although the revised GST rates lifted sales in September, it still stays sub-par for the electronics consumer durables segment, according to analysts.
BUSINESS
Hindalco confident of meeting $5 billion capex for Bay Minette aluminium plant, first such in US in nearly 40 years
The Bay Minette project was originally pegged at a $2.5 billion capital outlay, and then raised to $4.1 billion in 2024, sparking shareholder concerns due to the cost overun.
BUSINESS
Suzlon chasing bigger share in EPC pie, CEO Chalasani sees ‘significant’ export opportunity ahead
For Suzlon, expanding the EPC business is lucrative as it enables faster project execution, which in turn allows it to secure more orders and increase overall margins.
BUSINESS
Acme Solar expects momentum in PPA signings as Centre pushes states to clear backlog
Acme said it is already in advanced discussions with four counterparties, with several projects at the consent or board-approval stage.
BUSINESS
Leading consumer companies warm up for a colder winter amid La Niña forecast
Analysts say that a prolonged cold season could give FMCG companies a meaningful volume lift in the December quarter, especially those with winter-skewed portfolios.
BUSINESS
Bira 91 staff seek govt intervention over alleged unpaid dues
The staff note several alleged violations including non-payment of salaries for seven months, unremitted TDS worth about Rs 50 crore, and default on provident fund and gratuity dues.
BUSINESS
Dr Reddy’s warns of 'huge monetary loss' in plea against FSSAI order on ORS
According to the petition, Dr Reddy’s has around 8.47 lakh units of unsold Rebalanz VITORS across its apple, orange and mango variants, with a total realisable value of Rs 1.39 crore, as of October 15
BUSINESS
IPO-bound MTR parent Orkla India sees high growth in regional markets, not looking at pan-India presence
The company currently lists Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as its core markets and has a portfolio comprising over 400 products across Spices and Convenience Food categories under various brands.
BUSINESS
Sapphire Foods to pause Pizza Hut expansion amid weak growth
In Q2FY26, Pizza Hut's same-store sales growth declined 8% YoY, deepening from a 3% fall in the previous year. Average daily sales per store slipped to Rs 42,000 from Rs 47,000 a year ago, reflecting pressure on footfalls and average order values.
BUSINESS
HUL sees profit margins to hold steady on volume growth, normalising trade
HUL Q2 FY26 Results: Hindustan Unilever Ltd declares fiscal second quarter earnings. Check net profit, revenue, growth, other details.
BUSINESS
Hindustan Zinc to advance mining leases of silver rich areas amid record prices
Silver prices surged all-time high of $54.42 per ounce last week driven by safe-haven demand amid global uncertainities. However, prices tumbled from $54 per ounce to $51.5 an ounce, this week, as trade tensions between U.S. and China softened.
BUSINESS
GST cuts to accelerate consumer demand, says Isha Ambani
The latest round of GST rate cuts, effective September 22, 2025, reduced taxes on a broad range of household items, consumer durables, and automobiles, in an effort to boost discretionary spending and provide relief to consumers ahead of the festive season.
BUSINESS
Reliance Industries to commission solar cell manufacturing unit in November
According to company executives, significant progress has also been made on Reliance’s 40 GWh battery-storage project, with the first facility expected to become operational next year.
BUSINESS
Reliance Retail deepens quick commerce push, expands beyond groceries into electronics and fashion
RRVL Q2 consolidated gross revenue was Rs 90,018 crore, up 18.0 per cent Y-o-Y.
