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The Quick Estimates of IIP reached 150.9, compared to 150.3 in October 2024. (AI image) October 2025 IIP: The Index of Industrial Production or IIP for the month of October slowed to 0.4% as against 4% in September, according to the latest government data. The reduced growth can be attributed to fewer working days due…
Ajay Devgn’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2’, which is a sequel to the first part released in 2019, has been putting up a steady, though not spectacular show at the box office. While it has now completed two weeks since its release, last week one saw two new films clashing at the box office –…
India’s housing prices grew at a slower pace in the second quarter of the fiscal, with the All-India House Price Index (HPI) rising 2.2% year-on-year, sharply lower than the 7% recorded a year ago, according to Reserve Bank of India data released on Thursday.The index, compiled quarterly from transaction-level data provided by registration authorities, has…
US manufacturing slipped to a four-month low in November as tariffs pushed up prices and dampened demand. According to news agency Reuters, the slowdown caused a build-up of unsold goods, raising concerns that it may drag down wider economic growth. Manufacturing hit by rising prices and weak demand S&P Global said the flash US manufacturing…
After a promising start, Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’ faced a minor box office dip on its sixth day, garnering around Rs 1.60 crore. Despite this mid-week lull, the film continues to draw audiences, especially in Tamil Nadu. Dulquer Salmaan’s latest release ‘Kaantha’, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, recorded a mild slowdown on its sixth day at the…
NEW DELHI: Call it consumer stress. Muted consumer appetite is pulling down the valuation growth of India’s top 75 brands, with growth in 2024-25 slipping to 6%, in contrast to the 19% jump recorded last year. The combined value of these brands rose to $475.4 billion, according to the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Brands Report…
Muted consumer appetite is pulling down the valuation of India’s top 75 brands, with growth in 2024-25 slipping to a meagre 6%, in stark contrast to the 19% jump recorded last year. The combined value of these brands rose to $475.4 billion, according to the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Brands Report 2025. The study measures…
Sales growth in India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector eased in the September quarter, with volume growth slipping to 5.4 per cent due to disruptions linked to GST rate changes, even as value growth rose to 12.9 per cent, according to data from NielsenIQ. The report said rural markets continued to expand faster than urban…
Dulquer Salmaan’s historical epic ‘Kaantha’ has made quite an impact, raking in Rs 15.50 crore in its first week across Tamil and Telugu markets. Although there was a minor drop in ticket sales over the weekend, the film continues to draw in audiences, thanks to its dedicated fan base. Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’ has wrapped up…
MUMBAI: The sales of consumer goods like soaps, shampoos and washing detergents slowed in the Sept quarter in anticipation of the GST cuts, impacting FMCG volume growth sequentially. Volumes grew by 5.4% compared to 6% in the June quarter with the decline being led by the home and personal care categories, data released by NielsenIQ…
