consumer

Indian consumers show cautious optimism; balancing non-discretionary spends: Report

About 83 per cent of consumers are likely to travel for business within the next three months.

Mar 27, 2022, 18:28 PM IST

Guidelines on misleading ads will be stricter to protect consumers: PM Modi

Modi said it is the vision of the government to move ahead from consumer protection towards best consumer practices and consumer prosperity. 

Oct 26, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Consumer demand to hike by 40% this festive season: ASSOCHAM

Riding high on an uptick in the economy and improving perception of job prospects, coupled with steady lowering of interest rates, consumer demand may soar 40 percent in the ongoing festive season, according to an Assocham report.

Oct 16, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

India consumer confidence dips in Feb: Report

Consumer sentiments in India fell marginally last month, offsetting January's rise as consumers reported a further deterioration in their personal finances and saw little hope of a turnaround

Mar 07, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

India's consumer spending likely to improve: Report

With reinforcing sentiment on job security and income recovering, consumer spending in India is likely to improve in coming few months, a study said.

Feb 19, 2015, 18:47 PM IST

US consumer spending falls in December

US consumer spending fell in December in the midst of the key year-end holiday shopping season, while their incomes continued to grow, Commerce Department data released Monday showed.

Feb 02, 2015, 21:45 PM IST

Breaking with tradition, Philips splits off lighting

Philips, the Dutch conglomerate that started life making light bulbs 123 years ago, is splitting off its lighting business in a bold step to expand its higher-margin healthcare and consumer divisions.

Sep 24, 2014, 02:04 AM IST