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Pakistan: Ramazan price spiral exposes weak market control in Lahore
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Vegetable, fruit and essential food prices have risen in Lahore's open markets for a third straight day during Ramazan. Shoppers are turning to subsidised Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars for cheaper options. Authorities conducted inspections and imposed fines, yet inflation persists, with the Sensit
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Pakistan: Traffic collapse, price hike expose administrative breakdown in
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the city's traffic system virtually collapsed during school rush hours in the morning and again in the crucial pre-iftar period between 4 pm and 6 pm. Key arteries, particularly Murree Road from Marir Chowk to Chandni Chowk, were clogged, with vehicles inchi
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Milk price hike unlikely in 2026, says Indian Dairy Association President
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Milk prices in India are unlikely to see a hike in 2026, Sudhir Kr Singh, President of the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), said on Monday, noting that prices are revised only when dairy players are compelled to do so, faced with rising input costs.
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Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Oil marketing companies increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 49, with the new rates coming into effect from Sunday.
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Indian metals sector to gain momentum in 2026, amid price hike and policy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian metals and mining sector is expected to remain in favour during 2026, driven by supportive global macro factors, strong domestic demand, and recent policy interventions like safeguard duties, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.
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Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 despite capacity additi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The cement industry is likely to witness a round of sharp price hikes in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, supported by seasonally strong demand and a delayed impact of large capacity additions, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.
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Air conditioners price likely to rise 7-8% this season due to new star rat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Consumers planning to purchase room air conditioners (RACs) may have to prepare for higher prices from this year, as the industry is expected to implement price hikes of 7-8 per cent on new models starting January 2026, according to a report by Equirus.
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Pakistan: Government inefficiency sparks province-wide bakery shutdown in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bakers in Peshawar have begun an indefinite strike against a ban on flour transport from Punjab and delays in issuing new price lists. The Nanbai Association says soaring flour prices and administrative action have made business unsustainable and demands immediate government intervention.
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Samsung signals Galaxy S26 price hikes amid surging AI chip costs
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch scheduled for next month, Samsung Electronics signaled that price increases for its upcoming flagship smartphones may be unavoidable as global semiconductor costs surge and internal divisions face mounting margin pressure.
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Commercial LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 111 from January 1, domestic prices
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Thursday, January 1, bringing some cost pressure for hotels, restaurants and other commercial users at the start of the new year.
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Mercedes-Benz to hike prices by up to 2% from January 1, 2026
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite the company's aggressive localisation strategy, which continues to absorb the bulk of increased costs, a selective price adjustment has become essential to maintain operational sustainability.
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Mumbai drivers save more on switching from Petrol to CNG; Delhi saves more
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CNG continues to offer the highest price advantage over petrol in Mumbai, while Delhi provides the biggest savings compared to diesel, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking.
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