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Festive spirits surge: Alcoholic beverage market upbeat as season boosts sales; industry expects 10–20% rise Q4

India’s alcoholic beverage industry has seen strong sales during the festive season, with the premium spirits category driving growth, and expects an upswing of 10-20 per cent in the October-December period.As per news agency PTI, Radico Khaitan COO Amar Sinha said, “We have witnessed a highly encouraging festive season, with strong uptake across our premium…

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India-Asean ties: Malaysia backs swift trade pact with New Delhi; calls partnership a ‘force for stability’

File photo: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and PM Modi Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday said that Asean’s partnership with India continues to be a “force for stability and mutual prosperity”, as both sides push to finalise the Asean–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) by the end of this year.Speaking at the India–Asean annual…

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From $6 an hour to $2 million a year – the inspiring story of how Indian immigrant Money Singh built his American dream

Moving halfway across the world at 19 might make one feel alone, uncertain, and homesick. But that’s how Money Singh’s story in America began, which took him from being a depressed teen to owning multiple businesses in the US. Recalling his early days in San Francisco after leaving Punjab in 2006, Singh said, “I was…

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Bank jobs surge: SBI plans 3,500 officer recruitments this year; targets 30% workforce for women

The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to recruit around 3,500 officers to strengthen its operations and improve service delivery across the country.SBI deputy managing director (HR) and chief development officer Kishore Kumar Poludasu was quoted by news agency PTI as saying that the bank has already recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) in June…

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Leadership shake-up: 62% of India’s manufacturing sector exec hires are external; CEO, MD roles see biggest churn

A majority of executive-level appointments in India’s manufacturing sector over the past year were external hires, reflecting companies’ preference to bring in fresh leadership rather than promote from within, a report by CIEL HR Services revealed.The analysis, based on a combination of publicly available sources including professional networking platforms, press releases and verified databases, found…

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Market outlook: Q2 earnings, India-US trade deal, Fed interest — Here’s what investors should look out for

Investors are gearing up for a week packed with market-moving events, with corporate earnings, key economic data, and global policy decisions set to dominate trading floors. “The ongoing Q2FY26 results season will continue to shape market direction, with several major companies scheduled to release their financials. Investors will first react to Kotak Mahindra Bank’s results,…

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Gold, silver correction: Precious metals retreat after record rally; analysts expect consolidation amid global cues

Gold and silver prices in India took a breather this week after a prolonged rally, with analysts expecting consolidation in domestic markets next week amid upcoming global central bank meetings and trade developments.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery fell by Rs 3,557, or 2.80 per cent, while silver futures crashed…

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