Reliance’s Bold Entry into Pet Food Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) is preparing to enter India’s booming pet food market with its own brand called Waggies. According to sources, the company plans to undercut established players by pricing its products 20-50% lower than current leaders. Why This Move Is Strategic RCPL’s move follows a familiar…
Inflation dives as growth opportunities widen India’s consumer price inflation (CPI) plunged to a record low of 0.25% year-on-year in October 2025, marking a dramatic decline from September’s 1.44% and underscoring the depth of disinflation across the economy. This sharp break opens up renewed hopes that the RBI may cut its policy rate sooner rather…
What India Just Announced In a significant step towards energy diversification, India has signed its first-ever structured long-term contract to import LPG from the United States. The deal was announced by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and marks a major milestone in India–U.S. energy cooperation. Why This Deal Is Significant for India India currently imports…
What the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 Mean for India The Central Government has officially notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, marking the beginning of India’s most significant data-privacy shift to date. The new rules outline how companies must collect, store, use, and safeguard personal data and also define the rights…
Inflation takes a sharp dip, opening the rate cut conversation India’s retail inflation plunged to a historic low of 0.25% in October 2025, triggering fresh hopes that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could reduce its key lending rate (repo rate) in the December policy meeting. The balancing act: Growth vs. financial stability For the…
Quick summary of the payout Infosys has issued performance bonus letters to eligible employees for the July-September 2025 quarter, with an average payout of 75% of their target bonus thanks to the company’s strong financial results. Why this matters: Setting the context In recent years, the Indian IT services sector has faced both growth opportunities…
Delhi Welcomes a New Couture Destination Designer Krésha Bajaj has officially launched her first flagship store in Delhi, giving the city’s fashion-forward audience direct access to her signature bridal and couture collections. The store opened at the iconic DLF Emporio, home to India’s top luxury brands. How the Designer Built Her Couture Legacy Over the…
A shift in currency value rattles fashion’s global balance When the US dollar weakens, it may seem like an advantage for foreign consumers but for the global fashion industry, the consequences are more complex. The industry is now grappling with reduced American purchasing power, disrupted tourism spending and expensive supply chains. How currency movements intertwine…
India’s Inflation Matches Central Bank Forecast, Offering Relief to Policymakers India’s retail inflation for October 2025 came in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projections, signaling that the central bank’s monetary stance is on track. The data has sparked fresh optimism among economists and investors that interest rate cuts could be on the…
Haldiram’s Eyes Western-Style QSR Growth Indian snack giant Haldiram’s is reportedly in advanced discussions with US-based Jimmy John’s, aiming to bring the sandwich chain into India. If the deal materializes, it would mark Jimmy John’s debut in the Indian market and position Haldiram’s to compete with established brands like Subway and Tim Hortons. Diversification Strategy…
