Credit cards continued to dominate high-value consumer spending in the country, while UPI further strengthened its position as the preferred mode for everyday payments, according to a report by Worldline.
New Delhi [India], December 18: As India gets ready for the festive season of the year, Christmas and New Year 2025-26 are bringing a fresh change in exchanging gifts. According to the insights from leading online gifting platform MyFlowerTree, consumers in India are increasingly moving towa
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) took a major step to grow its food business by acquiring a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited. This deal brings the popular Tamil Nadu brand called Udhaiyam under the Reliance family. The move allows Reliance to add strength to it
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Representing the shared values of Europe's rich agricultural heritage, the Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (INTERFEL) proudly brings the spirit of European orchards to India through one of its most iconic treasures -- t
New Delhi [India], December 18: Households in India's Tier-2 cities are increasingly prioritising spending on home decor and interior aesthetics over consumer electronics, indicating a shift in discretionary consumption patterns following the pandemic, according to a recent consumer study.
New Delhi [India], December 17: Blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities,Nitara Jewels by CJ Enterprises is set to launch its first exclusive retail store on December 21, 2025, at Wave One Mall, Noida. The brand introduces a refined jewellery offering centred around La
The comprehensive framework establishes fundamental rights for consumers while creating a standardized four-tier grievance redressal mechanism applicable to all City Gas Distribution entities, oil marketing companies, LPG distributors, and retail outlets.
Consumers across India are set to benefit from reduced prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced a tariff rationalization that will come into effect from January 1, 2026.
Illicit trade, including counterfeiting and smuggling, poses a serious transnational threat to economic growth, consumer safety and national security, noted experts and law enforcement officials at a capacity-building programme organised by FICCI CASCADE in the national capital.
Singapore, December 17: MoEngage, the customer engagement platform for consumer brands, announced it has raised an additional $180 million as part of its Series F round. This follows the $100 million secured in November 2025, taking the total Series F raise to $280 million. The latest invest
In a major consumer-centric reform to promote cleaner fuels, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has rationalised the unified tariff structure for natural gas transportation to encourage wider adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) effective 1
Sensex suffered loss of 0.63% at 84,679.86, while the Nifty 50 down by 0.64% at 25,860.10. Among the sectors, Nifty Realty emerged as the top laggard. Others including Nifty Bank, Nifty Oil & Gas, and Nifty Pharma all closed lower while on the upside was Nifty Consumer Durables index.