Sutanuka Ghosal

Retailers Association of India's ( RAI) monthly Business Survey — closing FY2026 on a steady note. Retail has been growing at 9% to 10% for about 6 months. Regional performance was broad-based. West and North India led at 11% each, South at 10%, and East ... See more

India retail industry (Image for representation)Kolkata: Retail sales in India grew 10% year-on-year in March 2026, according to Round 69 of the Retailers Association of India's (RAI) monthly Business Survey — closing FY2026 on a steady note. Retail has b... See more

India's alcoholic beverage industry is grappling with profit pressures this financial year.Alcoholic beverage (alcobev) manufacturers in India are set to see their earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin decline by 1... See more

The supply problems are upsetting the hefty discount palm typically has to alternative oils.Kolkata: Global palm oil supply is likely to remain constrained in FY27 due to biodiesel expansion, EL Nino effect and the ongoing geopolitical tension, said the S... See more

Buyers stuck to budgets, opting for lighter jewellery, small coins and exchange deals. Millennials mostly preferred solitaires in the ₹75,000-2.5 lakh range. Value-wise, the demand is up by 20-25% as per reports trickling in from across the country, said ... See more