Search For "price hikes"
US-Israel-Iran conflict could be long, serious: Former NSA MK Narayanan
Updated : 3 days, 9 hours ago IST
Former National Security Advisor (NSA) MK Narayanan on Wednesday warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could escalate into a serious crisis, with far-reaching implications for the global economy and security.
Read More
Paint prices may rise 2-5% in April if crude cost remains high: Report
Updated : 3 days, 17 hours ago IST
Paint prices in India could increase by 2 to 5 per cent in April if crude oil prices continue to remain at current high levels, according to a report by Systematix Research.
Read More
Pakistan's border mismanagement deepens crisis as Balochistan faces fuel a
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US have disrupted cross-border trade, causing fuel and food shortages in Pakistan's Balochistan border districts. Markets in Gwadar, Kech and nearby areas are witnessing sharp price hikes as Iranian exports decline, raising concerns over worsening supp
Read More
"Inflation Man Modi": Congress slams PM over LPG cylinder price hikes
Updated : 1 week ago IST
"'Inflation Man Modi' Delivers a Shock to the Public. The Modi government has directly increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by 60 rupees. Meanwhile, for commercial LPG cylinders, you will now have to pay 115 rupees more," the INC wrote on X.
Read More
"Gone back to price hikes": Karnataka BJP Chief slams Congress leadership
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
State BJP President BY Vijayendra, while speaking to ANI, said, "Congress government headed by CM Siddaramaiah is unable to raise the resources to fulfil its promises."
Read More
Pakistan: Price hikes defy official rates in Karachi as Ramazan profiteeri
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Despite official price lists, Karachi shopkeepers are charging significantly higher rates for essentials during Ramazan. Fruits, vegetables, and chicken are being sold well above government-fixed prices. The report highlights the city administration's failure to enforce regulations, leaving
Read More
Indian metals sector to gain momentum in 2026, amid price hike and policy
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks 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.
Read More
Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 despite capacity additi
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks 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.
Read More
Air conditioners price likely to rise 7-8% this season due to new star rat
Updated : 2 months 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.
Read More
Samsung signals Galaxy S26 price hikes amid surging AI chip costs
Updated : 2 months, 1 week 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.
Read More
Mumbai drivers save more on switching from Petrol to CNG; Delhi saves more
Updated : 3 months 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.
Read More
Policy paralysis in Pakistan deepens sugar crisis, exposes governance fail
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association blamed government policies, closed FBR portals and transport bans for nationwide sugar price hikes, rejecting claims of market manipulation. Grocers accused mills of creating an artificial crisis, while ex-mill prices in Karachi rose to PKR 185 and retail
Read More