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Karnataka releases State Excise Reforms 2026 for public consultation, prop
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While alcohol generates Rs 34,600 crore annually, its social costs -- road accidents, domestic violence, liver disease, alcohol use disorders, and lost household income -- are estimated at Rs 51,000 crore, according to a release from Karnataka CMO.
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NSO Survey: Healthcare access improves, out-of-pocket expenditure declines
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 80th round of the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey on household social consumption related to health highlights significant progress in India's healthcare system, reflecting improved access, affordability, and utilisation of services across the country.
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Louvre Furnishings Group's Global Home Carnival Gains Momentum, Blending T
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Foshan [China], April 29: The 2026 Global Home Carnival hosted by Louvre Furnishings Group is underway in Foshan, offering a 21-day program that combines international trade, cultural exchange and consumer promotions. Held alongside the Canton Fair and running through the May Day holiday, th
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Affluent India shifts to experience-led spending, travel accounts for 58%
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The report also points to a sharp expansion in India's affluent population, with individuals earning over Rs 10 lakh increasing from 69 lakh to 130 lakh, indicating a broader base of consumers capable of spending beyond necessities.
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India's domestic steel consumption to grow at 6.8% CAGR through to FY32E:
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Domestic steel consumption in India is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.8 per cent through to FY32E compared to the levels recorded in FY23.
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Amid record gold buying globally and in India, consumption shifts to inves
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Global gold demand has reached a record high in CY25, driven by a sharp rise in investment demand even as jewellery consumption declined due to elevated prices, highlighted a report by CaredEdge Ratings.
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Investment demand drives shift in India's gold consumption; share rises to
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Investment demand is driving a structural shift in India's gold consumption, with its share rising sharply to 42 per cent in CY25 from 29 per cent in CY24, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
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Kiro Spotlights Its Stackable and Multi-Tasking Range This Earth Day, Cham
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20: This Earth Day, Kiro is placing its stackable and multi-tasking product range at the centre of a broader sustainability narrative one that moves beyond symbolic, one-off actions and instead focuses on everyday consumption habits.
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Low Electricity Bills, High Cooling Performance -- Best Air Coolers to Buy
Updated : 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 16: Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious times of the year to make a meaningful home upgrade. An energy-efficient air cooler is one of the smartest investments any Indian household can make before peak summer arrives. Unlike ACs, air coolers consume up to 80
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Saina Sahni of Zirow, a zero-waste event management company Recognized as
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 13: Saina Sahni, Founder of Zirow--a zero-waste event management company--has been honored with the "ET Young Changemaker - Women in Sustainability" award at the ET Women Conclave 2026, hosted by The Times of India. The recognition celebrates her efforts in bringing
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With 95% LPG bookings online, MoPNG assures seamless supply and urges resp
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 13: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has reassured citizens that LPG supplies across the country remain stable and adequate, urging consumers to avoid panic buying and continue adopting responsible consumption practices.
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AIDA urges Centre to roll out ethanol-based cooking nationwide to cut reli
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a letter addressed to the Ministry, AIDA highlighted the "growing need for developing alternative domestic utilisation pathways for surplus ethanol in India," positioning ethanol cooking as a practical and scalable solution. Flagging supply risks, the industry body noted, "Recent geopolit
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