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Allied Blenders leans on premium customers as mass consumption slows

Mumbai, Jan. 7 -- As tax hikes in major states and last year's slowdown in middle-class consumption hurt mass alcohol brands that were the strength of the industry, Allied Blenders and Distilleries Lt... Read More


BOC: 2025 collection higher by P17-B vs. 2024 collection

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Revenue collection posted a surplus of PHP17 billion year on year after collecting more than PHP934 billion in 2025, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Wednesday. Preliminary f... Read More


Trent loses $20-billion market cap since 2024 peak as 'Zudio' rally wears off

India, Jan. 7 -- Trent Ltd., once a market darling that topped India's Nifty 50 index in 2024, is stuck in a deepening rout that's wiped out $20 billion in market capitalisation since then. Shares of... Read More


Capricorn Horoscope Today for January 7, 2026: Avoid monetary or property-related discussions with siblings

India, Jan. 7 -- You are emotional, but do not let it break you in your love life. Ensure you take up new challenges at the workplace. Minor financial issues will also come up. Consider all positive ... Read More


India's GDP forecast to grow 7.4% in FY26 amid global uncertainties

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- India's economy is expected to grow 7.4% in the current financial year, powered by strong manufacturing and services growth, healthy household spending and strong investments in f... Read More


End of the road?: UP commercial tax dept orders review of its mobile squads' utility

LUCKNOW, Jan. 7 -- Is it the end of the road for the state commercial tax department's enforcement mobile squads in Uttar Pradesh much like the border check posts-long seen as centres of corruption we... Read More


A seller-beware market for financial products

India, Jan. 7 -- The Financial Stability Report 2025 of the Reserve Bank of India has some damning evidence on the Indian insurance industry. Its data shows that commissions as a proportion of costs h... Read More


Bengal election 2026: PM Modi to address rally at abandoned Tata Nano site in Singur

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address a public gathering in Singur, Hooghly district, on January 18, during his planned two-day visit to West Bengal. He will also vis... Read More


Notes from abroad on Nigeria, 1987-2000, By Oladipo Adamolekun

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- These are jottings and notes on Nigerian affairs written during my years in international development work. Although they are mostly commentaries on past events covering 1987-2000, ... Read More


Crisil Ratings reaffirms ratings of Kabra Extrusiontechnik at 'A/A1' with 'negative' outlook

Mumbai, Jan. 7 -- Crisil Ratings stated that the continuation of negative outlook takes into account subdued operational performance of the company in the first half of fiscal 2026. Battery division c... Read More