India is emerging as a rare bright spot in retail at a time when shopping malls across Western economies are facing sustained closures, according to real estate consultancy firm Anarock.Since 2020, the US has recorded a net shutdown of nearly 1,200 mall stores, with rising vacancy levels pushing almost 40 per cent of empty malls […]
Santa Moment Decoded: Melania Looked Freer Without Trump; Expert Breaks Down Power Moves Melania Trump made a rare solo appearance at Marine Corps Base Quantico for the annual Toys for Tots drive, where she was seen chatting with military families and helping children make Christmas cards. The First Lady appeared noticeably more relaxed, just hours […]
Nearly 70 per cent of real estate developers expect housing prices to rise by more than 5 per cent during the 2026 calendar year, driven by sustained demand, according to a sentiment survey conducted by industry body CREDAI and property data analytics firm CRE Matrix, PTI reported.The survey, conducted in November and December with responses […]
Gold, one of the strongest-performing assets this year, is expected to remain “moderately to strongly positive” in 2026, while silver is also likely to retain its momentum, according to a market outlook report by financial advisory firm PL Capital, PTI reported.Gold prices have risen more than 60 per cent so far in 2026, supported by […]
The real estate sector is upbeat about 2026, with nearly two-thirds of developers across India optimistic about the residential segment and expecting demand to grow by more than 5% in CY’26. This sentiment suggests that growth in the coming year will be driven largely by end-user demand rather than speculative activity, a As many as […]
In India, discounts on domestic gold prices increased from $11 per ounce at the start of November to $30 as of December 12 Demand for gold jewellery turned weak in India and China in November, though investments in physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued, two World Gold Council (WGC) research heads said. In India, discounts […]
After years of predictions that global oil demand was about to reach its peak due to a rapid move towards renewable energy, 2025 saw a clear reversal of that narrative, with oil and gas regaining importance and India emerging as a key engine of global consumption.Major energy outlooks from BP, McKinsey and the International Energy […]
Major Indian consumer goods and auto companies are boosting manufacturing investments over the next two years. This move signals confidence in sustained demand growth. India’s consumer goods and auto majors are stepping up fresh investments in manufacturing over the next two years, betting on sustained demand growth as the impact of the goods and services […]
Chinese-owned smartphone maker Oppo Mobiles India Pvt Ltd paid ₹1,579 crore of custom duty under protest to the government in fiscal 2025, the company said in its filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). This duty was related to a disputed classification of goods and valuation issues which are currently under litigation, the company said […]
Kochi tea auction market witnessed buoyant sales all around due to the absence of sales next week, owing to the Christmas holidays. The auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis said that the demand was strong, with 96 per cent sales out of the offered quantities of 6,94,660 kg in CTC dust with good liquoring teas were […]
