Personal shoppers are trained retail professionals or stylists who assist customers in selecting and styling their clothing. Unlike regular store staff, they suggest new styles and mix outfits, making buyers more confident about their purchases. This not only enhances the brand experience but also sets it apart from its peers. Shoppers Stop Ltd is one…
The ₹15,500-crore initial public offering (IPO), which will be open for subscription from 6 October to 8 October; comprises fresh issue of up to 210 million shares, and an offer for sale of up to 266 million shares—of which 230 million will be sold by promoter Tata Sons and up to 36 million shares by…
In letters sent to the top executives of major U.S. and European pharmaceutical companies, Trump demanded that they agree to a series of measures to sharply reduce the list prices of the medicines they sell in the U.S., or else the administration would “deploy every tool in our arsenal” against the companies’ pricing schemes. The…
The flatlands adjacent to the Graz Airport in Austria make for a curious sight. Peppered across the concrete-and-tarmac landscape are multiple Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs in various colours and permutations, like a technicolour fantasy for hardcore off-roaders. The site features 100 per cent incline ramps, muddy trenches and a pristine tarmac runway, all of which combine…
MUMBAI (Reuters) — The Indian government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, according to a government notice. Murmu’s appointment will take effect from October 9 for a period of three years, the notice said. He is currently serving as an executive director at the central bank….
Earlier, Sony’s iconic CID also began streaming on Netflix, while Bengali platform hoichoi now carries free-to-air (FTA) channels within its live TV app. Industry experts say the push is about expanding distribution, reach, and monetization at a time when subscriptions have plateaued and ad growth remains patchy. With high production costs and long development cycles,…
The film has already crossed ₹65 crore in box-office collections in the country, leaving past anime successes, such as Suzume ( ₹10 crore) and Jujutsu Kaisen ( ₹9 crore), far behind. Demon Slayer’s success proves that what was once a niche, subcultural interest has entered the mainstream—powered by sustained exposure and sharper marketing. A loya…
Swiggy’s decision to hive off Instamart into a separate unit mirrors Blinkit’s inventory-led model, giving the platforms more control over pricing, assortment, and margins—but also exposing them to ballooning costs, warehousing headaches, and seller pushback. India’s quick-commerce market touched about ₹64,000 crore in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), growing at a 142% CAGR (compound annual growth…
Bank holiday today: September 29 is a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandated bank holiday for Agartala, Kolkata and Guwahati in observance of Maha Saptami, which is the seventh day of the Durga Puja festival, celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashwin. In fact, all seven days next week are a bank holiday in some…
This week, beauty e-commerce platform Nykaa appointed actress Deepika Padukone as its global brand ambassador. In the new ad film, Padukone—dressed in a dazzling golden outfit—grooves to Mikey McCleary’s 2011 remix of the classic song ‘Hawa Hawai’, while applying makeup and a mist of fragrance, all in preparation for a cozy night in. The ad’s…