Business

Kota Commission Notices Gillette India Over Alleged 'Pink Tax' on Razors

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Kota has issued notices to Gillette India following a complaint alleging that women's razors are priced four to five times higher than men's variants.

04 Nov 2026

Gold and Silver Prices Surge by Rs 10,000 Ahead of Diwali

Gold and silver prices have seen a sharp increase of approximately Rs 10,000 ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras, though levels remain lower than previous peaks, sparking renewed investor interest.

04 Nov 2026

GST Council's Trust in Global Business Practices Questioned

An analysis suggests it is time to critically evaluate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's reliance on global business models and practices.

04 Nov 2026

India's Services PMI Hits 4-Month High of 55.8 in October

India's services sector activity expanded at its strongest pace in four months in October, with the Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 55.8. The growth was supported by easing cost inflation.

04 Nov 2026

India's Services Sector Surges in October, Input Costs Hit 6-Year Low

India's services sector experienced significant expansion in October, with growth accelerating to 55.8. Concurrently, cost pressures faced by businesses eased to their lowest point in six years.

04 Nov 2026

Fuel Prices Stable as Brent Crude Oil Dips Towards $103

Domestic prices for petrol and diesel have remained unchanged. Meanwhile, the international benchmark Brent crude oil has seen a decline, trading near the $103 mark.

04 Nov 2026

Gujarat Gas sets July 2 record date for GTL share allotment

Gujarat Gas has fixed July 2 as the record date for the allotment of shares in Gujarat Technology Limited (GTL).

04 Nov 2026

Centre to Expand Import Clearance Gateways for Drugs and Medical Devices

The central government is planning to increase the number of import clearance gateways for pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to streamline supply chains.

04 Nov 2026

India Inc’s Boardroom Report Signals Grim Corporate Outlook

The Economic Times’ latest boardroom report on India Inc reveals a bleak outlook for corporate performance.

04 Nov 2026

LG Energy Solution Posts Q3 Loss as EV Market Slowdown Cuts Battery Demand

LG Energy Solution reported a net loss for the third quarter, citing a sustained slowdown in the electric‑vehicle market that has pressured battery demand.

04 Nov 2026

Gujarat's Dry Status Fuels Liquor Boom in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh's liquor business is thriving due to cross-border demand from dry Gujarat, creating a significant economic impact on the neighboring state.

04 Nov 2026

India to become world's largest economy by 2100, predicts Jeffrey Sachs

Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs predicts that India will surpass the United States and China to become the world's largest economy by the end of the century.

04 Nov 2026