Ludhiana industrialists urge government intervention to regulate volatile steel prices, citing a Rs 4,000/tonne hike in 15 days that is crippling MSMEs. Call for steel to be declared an essential commodity.
Rice prices surge Rs 10-20/kg in South Karnataka, hitting middle-class families. Farmers complain of falling paddy prices despite MSP. Experts predict 6 months for stability.
Samsung warns of higher prices for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, driven by soaring costs for advanced AI chips. Get the full details on the market impact.
Skoda Auto India hikes Kylaq SUV prices across all variants, effective immediately. The new price range is ₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Check the updated variant-wise price list here.
Himachal Pradesh's Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, condemns the recent cement price hike as an act of cruelty towards a state recovering from natural disasters. He demands immediate government intervention.
Royal Enfield raises prices for Bullet 350 and Classic 350 motorcycles in India due to rising input costs. Check the new ex-showroom prices and variant-wise hike details here.
Cupid Limited reports strong Q3 FY26 performance with rising demand for condoms and lubricants. Global expansion progresses with new approvals in key markets. Read the full business update.
Cupid Ltd's stock witnessed a dramatic 20% intraday fall on January 5, 2026, before a strong recovery. Discover the full details behind the volatility and market reaction.
Apple's 2026 iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Fold, could see major price hikes as TSMC's 2nm chip manufacturing costs skyrocket. Will Apple absorb the cost or pass it to consumers?
The AI-driven memory chip crunch is hitting consumers. With supply booked until 2027, expect smartphone and PC prices to rise 5-20%. Major brands like Dell, Lenovo, and Xiaomi warn of hikes.
Cigarettes to cost more as new excise duty and 40% GST kick in from February 1. Check the new price slabs and tax changes for all tobacco products.
Record-high copper prices are set to increase costs for ACs, cookware, and bathware by 5-12%. Experts explain the global factors behind the surge and its impact on your household budget.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
ITC shares crash 14% after a steep 50% cigarette tax increase announced in the budget. Analysts downgrade stock, warn of 40% price hikes needed. Read the full analysis.
ITC shares tumble to a 3-year low after a surprise excise duty hike on cigarettes. Brokerages downgrade stock, slash targets, and warn of earnings pressure. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares tumble over 13% as a steep hike in cigarette taxes threatens volumes and profits. Analysts slash earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock. Read more.
ITC shares hit a 3-year low after a steep excise duty hike on tobacco, eroding ₹72,300 crore in shareholder wealth. LIC faces a massive ₹11,460 crore loss. Key brokerages downgrade the stock.
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
Hyundai India announced a 0.6% average price hike across all models due to rising commodity costs. Market leader Maruti Suzuki will decide on its pricing strategy in 15-20 days. Read more for details on other automakers' price adjustments.
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
Mumbai's restaurants and hotels face a New Year shock as commercial LPG prices jump Rs 111 per cylinder. Industry warns of higher menu prices, squeezing margins and impacting consumers. Read more.
China is reportedly increasing condom prices as part of a strategy to reverse its declining birth rate. Experts debate the effectiveness of this controversial policy. Read more.
BEE's stricter energy norms from 2026 may increase AC costs by 10%, potentially negating GST rate cut benefits. Learn how this impacts your wallet.
Aviation turbine fuel price reduced sharply in Delhi after three hikes. Commercial LPG cylinder price up by ₹111. Read the latest fuel price revisions and their impact.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
ITC shares tumbled nearly 10% to a three-year low after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes. Analysts warn of price hikes and volume impact. Read the full analysis.
Oil marketing companies hike commercial LPG cylinder prices by Rs 111 nationwide, increasing operational costs for hotels and restaurants. Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged. Read the full impact analysis.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Get ready to pay more for ACs and refrigerators. New BEE energy norms effective January 1, 2026, will make these appliances up to 10% costlier. Plan your purchase now!