Euromonitor International unveils Global Consumer Trends for 2026

Business Wire India Consumers seek holistic wellbeing in the face of global challenges Authenticity and self-expression drive consumer behaviour and brand loyalty Wellness is going pro as consumers demand professional-grade solutions for everyday use   Data analytics company Euromonitor International has today revealed its top Global Consumer Trends for 2026, with the annual report identifying […]

Dermatologist shares which popular skincare trends on social media are worth the hype? From slugging to ice facials

From slugging your face with Vaseline to rubbing garlic on pimples (yes, that’s actually a thing), social media’s skincare trends can be equal parts genius and questionable. While YouTube and Instagram might make it seem like your kitchen is the new Sephora, dermatologist Dr Aparajita Lamba, Founder of Iksana Wellness, explains in an interview with […]

Stock market outlook: Q2 results, macro data in focus; global trends and FII flows to guide investors’ sentiment this week

Quarterly earnings, a slew of macroeconomic data releases, and global market trends are set to drive Indian equities in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. The domestic stock markets will remain closed on Wednesday for the Guru Nanak Gurpurab holiday.“The holiday-shortened week is expected to remain eventful, with multiple key data releases and major corporate earnings […]

Energy demand trends: Power consumption dips 6% to 132 billion units in October; unseasonal rains and cooler weather curb usage

India’s power consumption fell 6% year-on-year to 132 billion units (BUs) in October from 140.47 BUs in the same month last year, mainly due to lower use of cooling appliances and unseasonal rains across several regions, PTI reported.Experts attributed the decline to the combined impact of widespread rainfall and the early onset of winter, which […]

Economy

Indian gem and jewellery sector bullish on changing consumer trends

Saiyam P.Mehra, immediate past chairman of Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council The Indian gem and jewellery sector is bullish despite rising gold prices, thanks to changing consumer trends preferring investments in the yellow metal through bars and coins. Saiyam P Mehra, immediate past Chairman of Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council, said the sale of gold […]

Bank lending trends: Credit growth to industry slows to 7.3% in September; personal loans, NBFC funding also lose pace

Growth in bank credit to industry eased to 7.3 per cent in September 2025, compared with 8.9 per cent in the same period a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on Friday.On a year-on-year basis, non-food bank credit rose 10.2 per cent as of the fortnight ended September 19, 2025, […]

Economy

Festive season in October brings mixed demand trends for auto sector; PVs see growth, 2Ws lag: Nomura

The festive season in the October has brought mixed trends for India’s automobile industry, with passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors showing signs of improvement while two-wheelers (2Ws) continue to trail expectations, according to a report by Nomura. The report estimates for October show that PV volumes are likely to rise by 3 per cent year-on-year, […]

Glow slow this Diwali! India’s peak power demand drops slightly; usage bucks usual spike trends

India’s peak power demand during Diwali this year fell slightly compared to last year, breaking the usual trend of higher electricity consumption during the festival of lights.Government data showed that the highest power supply met on Monday reached 180.14 GW, down from 182.87 GW on October 31, 2024.Typically, electricity demand spikes during Diwali as domestic […]

Shopping trends: India’s online retail shifts towards year-round demand; mobiles and electronics remain festive sale drivers

India’s online shopping patterns are gradually becoming less dependent on the festive season, though mobiles and electronics continue to drive the September-October sales surge, according to a report by consulting firm Redseer. As per news agency PTI, the study notes that while the overall online retail sector is moving towards a more balanced, year-round demand […]