- From Kan Khajura to corner office: Inside Priya Nair’s high-stakes bet to reshape HUL June 8, 2026HUL, India’s biggest FMCG company, has been underperforming—in the last three years, the company’s shares tanked 20% even as the benchmark NIFTY 50 gained 24% during the same period. What can CEO Priya Nair do to revive the giant?
- Carlsberg to file draft papers for $700 million India IPO soon: Report June 8, 2026Carlsberg is reportedly preparing to file draft IPO papers for its India unit, potentially raising $700 million. The IPO may involve a secondary share sale and is expected later this year.
- Urban Company bets on micro-market densification to grow 2x faster than industry June 8, 2026The company said the densification strategy is built around increasing the concentration of both customers and service professionals within small, neighbourhood-level clusters. The densification strategy is also central to InstaHelp, the company's on-demand household-help business.
- Mint Explainer: Will flex fuel vehicles rule Indian roads? June 8, 2026Maruti and Hero’s recent launches signal India’s biggest ethanol push yet, but the segment faces steep hurdles without government subsidy support.
- Luxury beauty becomes everyday indulgence in India, lifting Shoppers Stop’s distribution arm June 8, 2026Global SS Beauty Brands, a distribution arm of Shoppers Stop, has reported gross revenue of ₹426 crore in FY26—up 81%, CEO and MD Biju Kassim says.
- India, China should stick to 'right strategic perception' of being cooperative partners, not rivals: Beijing June 8, 2026China urges India to view them as cooperative partners, not rivals, emphasizing mutual development and opportunities. Beijing supports dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve differences. Meanwhile, Russia's President Putin highlighted his nation's strong, independent ties with both India and China, stressing that Moscow's relationships […]
- 100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shock June 8, 2026In a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the specter of increased oil prices looms, disruptions in supply chains could become a reality. The Reserve Bank of India is on alert, with policymakers devising strategies to mitigate possible fallout.
- RBI seen joining Asia’s rate-hike push as inflation risks rise June 8, 2026The Reserve Bank of India is expected to increase interest rates soon. This move aligns with other central banks responding to rising inflation. Policymakers have signaled a potential rate hike if price pressures become widespread. The RBI has also raised its inflation forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Economists anticipate rate increases in th […]
- RBI ramped rupee defense to record before government bazooka June 8, 2026The Reserve Bank of India has reached a record $110-$115 billion in its net-short dollar book, a key tool for defending the rupee. This significant increase in forward dollar sales, particularly in offshore markets, aims to curb excessive volatility driven by factors like oil price shocks and speculative pressures.
- Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: Nuvama June 8, 2026In FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The eyes of policymakers are fixed on the monsoon's trajectory, a key determinant for crop health. Global factors, such as elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical strife, further exacerbate inflationary trends. […]
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