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consumer sentiment news

Fresh data show US consumers still strained by inflation

Fresh data show US consumers still strained by inflation
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:28 pm IST

Making GST lean and low

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The GST Council’s decision needs to be praised as it has given a boost, both material as well as sentimental, to consumer sentiment, especially among the non-rich, ahead of the critical festive season. (@FinMinIndia X via PTI)
Published on Sept 04, 2025 10:08 pm IST

Rural economic situation improved, optimistic for future: RBI survey

The Current Situation Index (CSI) improved marginally owing to a broad-based improvement across major survey parameters
Published on Aug 07, 2025 02:21 pm IST

US shoppers increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy rises

US shoppers increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy rises
Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:34 pm IST

Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living

Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living
Published on Mar 10, 2025 12:53 pm IST

Budweiser APAC appoints Yanjun Cheng as CEO amid weak earnings in China

As China's poor consumer sentiment hurts its profits, beer manufacturer Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC has appointed Yanjun Cheng as its new CEO.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:25 am IST

US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospects

US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospects
Published on Aug 16, 2024 09:04 pm IST

McDonald’s breakneck expansion plan in 2024. Location? China

A McDonald's is seen.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 12:03 pm IST

More stress foreseen on rural consumer demand

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More stress foreseen on rural consumer demand
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 02:14 pm IST

A reason to cheer: Restaurateurs applaud the new proposals put forward to boost F&B industry

Restaurateurs feel elated with the new set of recommendations
Published on Jan 08, 2021 03:17 pm IST

Frinza: An AI-ML powered start-up making digital gifting easy with innovative solutions

FRINZA, a rapidly growing online gifting organization, provides a range of premium and high-quality gifts.
Updated on Sept 29, 2020 04:02 pm IST

HTLS 2019: A road map for economic revival

Coming from the highest levels of policymaking, such a candid approach is welcome
Updated on Dec 08, 2019 05:37 pm IST

Shooting the messenger

The Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) numbers would have provided much needed clarity in devising policies to address the economic slowdown
Published on Nov 19, 2019 11:55 am IST

Corporate tax rate cut a boost for the economy | HT Editorial

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision to cut the corporate tax rate to a flat 22% (25.17% with cess and surcharge) for companies willing to give up all exemptions should be seen in this context
Updated on Sept 20, 2019 08:29 pm IST

How bad is the slowdown? State of the economy explained in 10 charts

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5% in the quarter ended June.
Updated on Sept 08, 2019 11:45 am IST

$1.5 billion luxury homes sale put on hold amid Hong Kong unrest

CK Asset’s decision to put off the sale adds to signs of economic stress in the city more than two months after protests started against a proposed extradition bill, then turned into violent anti-Beijing protests.
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 10:31 am IST

Average age of homebuyers is down to 30, finds research

The report said most common type of property searched by buyers is flats and apartments, as shown by an analysis of online search data.
Published on Feb 27, 2019 04:58 am IST

Changes in GST rates expected to boost realty market in Gurugram, say experts

Developers and real estate experts pointed out that it will take at least two to three months to realise the full impact of the reduction of rates on the market. The new rates will come into effect from April 1.
Published on Feb 27, 2019 04:52 am IST

Indian economy in 2018: Dampened sentiments need a cheer-up tablet

Consumer confidence levels, which were resilient until the November 2016 invalidation of high-value banknotes, have tanked 2017 onwards.
Updated on Dec 31, 2018 09:00 am IST

Alibaba Singles’ Day smashes $25 bln sales record in under 16 hours

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd smashed the 2017 record on Sunday, surpassing 168 billion yuan ($24.15 billion) sales in under sixteen hours.
Updated on Nov 11, 2018 06:42 pm IST

Indian consumer sentiment rises in May: Report

Customers look at clothing displayed at a stall at Connaught Place in New Delhi.
Updated on Jun 01, 2018 06:13 pm IST