Sharleen D'Souza, Akshara Srivastava

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War, Rain Dampen Q4 Consumer Durables Sales, Especially ACs
Rediff.com3 days ago

Increased input costs due to geopolitical conflict in West Asia and unseasonal rain in...

FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise
Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are closely monitoring crude oil prices and...

FMCG firms expect high single-digit growth in Q4FY26
Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies like Dabur India and Marico anticipate high...

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up
Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates,...

West Asia Crisis Reroutes Tourists
Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Travellers are considering safer and more stable destinations.'

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'
Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it...

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand
Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought...

Indra Nooyi's Career Advice For Women
Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'Women must prioritise financial security.'

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026
Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups
Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Makers of spirits, beer, and wine are working to identify new markets of growth as two...

Bangladesh Telecast Ban Won't Hurt IPL
Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

According to experts, the ban will not result in revenue loss for the BCCI or the IPL...

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom
Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?
Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully...

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'
Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of...

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides
Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics...

'The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Only Gotten Fatter'
Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'...since the pandemic, driven by the worlds of influencers and Bollywood.'

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand
Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged...

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%
Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The consolidated net profit of Marico, the maker of Parachute coconut oil, declined 0.7...

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast
Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'Tourists from long-haul markets such as the US, UK, and Western Europe are especially...

Britannia Industries looks to drive volume-led growth
Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Britannia Industries is looking to drive volume-led growth as it looks to target...