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Global Airlines Cut 2025 Profit Forecast Amid Trade Tensions
Trump's sweeping tariffs have stoked fears of an economic slowdown and squeezed discretionary spending, prompting many consumers especially in the United States to delay or scale back travel plans.
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EA Forecasts Annual Bookings Above Estimates With New Battlefield Game Launching FY 2026
Electronic Arts (EA) forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday. EA's positive outlook signals the gaming industry's optimism around sales resilience in the face of a broader pullback in consumer spending amid macroeconomic volatility stemming from US tariffs.
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OpenAI and Meta Eye AI to Reportedly Form Partnership With Reliance Industries
OpenAI and Meta are reportedly discussing an artificial intelligence (AI) partnership with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries. As per the report, the San Francisco-based AI firm and the Menlo Park-based social media giant are aiming to expand their AI footprint in the country by using the Mukesh Ambani-led company’s large consumer and enterp...
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Indian Smartphone Market Declines, While Apple Records Strong YoY Growth in January 2025: IDC
Apple posted strong year-on-year growth numbers in January 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. However, the overall Indian smartphone market witnessed a decline in shipments. The decline is said to be driven by weak consumer demand in the first month of the year. It was also impacted by last year’s surplus inventory, the report...
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Karnataka Products Must Have Kannada Name, Usage Instructions: Government
Asserting that all industrial and consumer products manufactured in Karnataka must compulsorily display their names in Kannada along with other languages, the state government has directed authorities to ensure strict implementation.
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AI Agents in 2025: What Are They and How Can They Revolutionise Industries Across the Globe
This year should mark the entry of AI agents in consumer electronics, mobile and desktop applications, as well as websites and platforms. Google’s Project Mariner, for example, can be integrated with Google Chrome and assist users in making purchases and finding files from the web by the end of this year.
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Ola Electric Opens 3,200 Stores Amid Year of Consumer Complaint Woes
Ola Electric has increased the number of showrooms and service centers to 4,000, Ankush Aggarwal, group head of financial services and retail auto business, said at an event Wednesday.
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Ola Electric In Trouble? MHI Asks ARAI To Respond To Show Cause Notice
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has written to the Automotive Research Association of India to comment on the show cause notice regarding Ola Electric.
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Godrej Consumer Chief Resigns From VIP Industries Board Citing Differences
Godrej Consumer's executive chairperson Nisaba Godrej has resigned as an independent director from the board of luggage and travel accessories maker VIP Industries, citing differences over leadership accountability and succession planning.
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Love Seafood? Beware of 'Forever Chemicals', Warn Scientists
While consuming lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
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"Monumental Step": Scientists Create Biodegradable Microplastics
Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Expects Quarterly Sales to Fall as iPhone Doubts Grow
Hon Hai Precision Industry warned of its fourth consecutive decline in quarterly sales after a 5.4 percent slide in the last three months of 2023 suggested consumer electronics demand remains muted.
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PVR INOX Passport Monthly Subscription Pass Launched at Rs. 699 for 10 Movies
PVR INOXÂ on Saturday announced a new initiative 'PVR INOX Passport', a first of its kind movie subscription pass aimed at "irrigating the film industry" and motivating the consumers to frequently visit theatres. As per the monthly subscription pass, which will be available from October 16, cinema goers will be able to watch up to 10 movies per mon...
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Naturals Ice Cream: How A Humble Venture Turned Into A Multi-Crore Success Story
Naturals, founded 39 years ago as a 400-square-foot artisanal ice cream parlour in Mumbai, has grown into a national brand with over 130 outlets. It was ranked among the top 10 Indian brands in 2018 for consumer experience.
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Global Airlines Cut 2025 Profit Forecast Amid Trade Tensions
Trump's sweeping tariffs have stoked fears of an economic slowdown and squeezed discretionary spending, prompting many consumers especially in the United States to delay or scale back travel plans.
-
EA Forecasts Annual Bookings Above Estimates With New Battlefield Game Launching FY 2026
Electronic Arts (EA) forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday. EA's positive outlook signals the gaming industry's optimism around sales resilience in the face of a broader pullback in consumer spending amid macroeconomic volatility stemming from US tariffs.
-
OpenAI and Meta Eye AI to Reportedly Form Partnership With Reliance Industries
OpenAI and Meta are reportedly discussing an artificial intelligence (AI) partnership with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries. As per the report, the San Francisco-based AI firm and the Menlo Park-based social media giant are aiming to expand their AI footprint in the country by using the Mukesh Ambani-led company’s large consumer and enterp...
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Indian Smartphone Market Declines, While Apple Records Strong YoY Growth in January 2025: IDC
Apple posted strong year-on-year growth numbers in January 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. However, the overall Indian smartphone market witnessed a decline in shipments. The decline is said to be driven by weak consumer demand in the first month of the year. It was also impacted by last year’s surplus inventory, the report...
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Karnataka Products Must Have Kannada Name, Usage Instructions: Government
Asserting that all industrial and consumer products manufactured in Karnataka must compulsorily display their names in Kannada along with other languages, the state government has directed authorities to ensure strict implementation.
-
AI Agents in 2025: What Are They and How Can They Revolutionise Industries Across the Globe
This year should mark the entry of AI agents in consumer electronics, mobile and desktop applications, as well as websites and platforms. Google’s Project Mariner, for example, can be integrated with Google Chrome and assist users in making purchases and finding files from the web by the end of this year.
-
Ola Electric Opens 3,200 Stores Amid Year of Consumer Complaint Woes
Ola Electric has increased the number of showrooms and service centers to 4,000, Ankush Aggarwal, group head of financial services and retail auto business, said at an event Wednesday.
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Ola Electric In Trouble? MHI Asks ARAI To Respond To Show Cause Notice
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has written to the Automotive Research Association of India to comment on the show cause notice regarding Ola Electric.
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Godrej Consumer Chief Resigns From VIP Industries Board Citing Differences
Godrej Consumer's executive chairperson Nisaba Godrej has resigned as an independent director from the board of luggage and travel accessories maker VIP Industries, citing differences over leadership accountability and succession planning.
-
Love Seafood? Beware of 'Forever Chemicals', Warn Scientists
While consuming lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals.
-
Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
-
"Monumental Step": Scientists Create Biodegradable Microplastics
Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.
-
Apple Supplier Foxconn Expects Quarterly Sales to Fall as iPhone Doubts Grow
Hon Hai Precision Industry warned of its fourth consecutive decline in quarterly sales after a 5.4 percent slide in the last three months of 2023 suggested consumer electronics demand remains muted.
-
PVR INOX Passport Monthly Subscription Pass Launched at Rs. 699 for 10 Movies
PVR INOXÂ on Saturday announced a new initiative 'PVR INOX Passport', a first of its kind movie subscription pass aimed at "irrigating the film industry" and motivating the consumers to frequently visit theatres. As per the monthly subscription pass, which will be available from October 16, cinema goers will be able to watch up to 10 movies per mon...
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Naturals Ice Cream: How A Humble Venture Turned Into A Multi-Crore Success Story
Naturals, founded 39 years ago as a 400-square-foot artisanal ice cream parlour in Mumbai, has grown into a national brand with over 130 outlets. It was ranked among the top 10 Indian brands in 2018 for consumer experience.
