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A month into the Gulf conflict, early economic strain is surfacing in the United Arab Emirates, with companies in hospitality, travel, events and food & beverage beginning to cut costs through layoffs, pay reductions and unpaid leave, according to an ET report.People tracking hiring trends said the adjustment has already started at the firm level…
MUMBAI: Even as premiumisation is playing out in a big way and companies are latching on to the trend to spruce up growth, mass consumption continues to struggle. From apparel to jewellery and food, firms are finding it hard to get entry-level, middle class shoppers to spend more–in jewellery, of course, high prices of gold…
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran (ANI) Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will improve the quality of data used in formulating monetary and fiscal policies, as it better reflects current consumption patterns and economic conditions.The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics…
Representative image (Generated by AI) India has allowed a duty concession on imports of only 5 lakh tonnes of dried distillers’ grains (DDGS) from the US under the first phase of the bilateral trade pact, an official told PTI stressing that the volume is equivalent to about 1 per cent of the country’s total consumption.The…
BHOPAL/INDORE: A recent Union govt assessment under the Jal Jeevan Mission had found that 36.7% of drinking water samples from rural Madhya Pradesh were not potable, highlighting risks in village water supply systems amid outrage at the deaths of 10 people in Indore linked to contaminated drinking water supplied by the urban administration.A state Pollution…
Every year, millions deal with the sharp sting of urinary tract infections, or UTIs—often chalking it up to a slip in hygiene or just tough luck. New research, however, points to a sneaky culprit on the dinner table that is mostly in everyone’s diet:contaminated meat. A study from Southern California ties nearly one in five…
Donald Trump sat down for a no-holds-barred chat with The Wall Street Journal this week, and at 79, he didn’t mince words about his well-being. “My health is perfect,” he quoted flatly when pressed on age-related worries, brushing off critics who question his stamina during rallies and long days in office. Published January 1, 2026–the…
Domestic natural gas consumption to surge by 3-45 in FY27 by expansion of City Gas Distribution: ICRA The domestic natural gas consumption is expected to rebound and grow by 3-4% year-on-year in FY2027 after witnessing a phase of near-term moderation in FY2026, according to a report by ICRA.The report highlighted that the recovery in gas…
Experience the rich heritage of Indian culture with a glass of Tulsi water, nature’s gentle remedy for everyday wellness. Master the art of brewing this calming beverage using fresh, chemical-free Rama or Krishna tulsi leaves. Tulsi has held a firm place in Indian homes for centuries. People turn to it for comfort during a cough,…
The finance ministry on Thursday said the Indian economy entered the second half of the fiscal year on a “firm foundation,” supported by easing inflation, resilient domestic demand and recent tax reforms. The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST) rates has given a “measurable boost” to consumption, strengthening the growth outlook, it added.In its…
