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"Time Apposite To Rekindle Animal Spirits": RBI Bulletin On 'State Of Economy'
Weeks before the presentation of the Union Budget, the Reserve Bank Bulletin made a strong case for providing a consumption boost as the time is apposite to rekindle the animal spirits, create mass consumer demand and trigger a boom in investment.
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How China Is Using Its Rice Cookers And Dish Washers To Save The Economy
China is expanding its consumer trade-in scheme to revive demand in the sluggish household sector. The move includes adding more home appliances to the list of products eligible for trade-in and offering subsidies for digital goods.
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Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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iPhone 16 Sales Soar 20 Percent in China Debut as Demand Returns
Apple’s newest iPhones in China are up 20 percent in their first three weeks compared with 2023’s model. As pointed out by Counterpoint Research, Consumers continue to shift to the pricier models, and sales of the top-end Pro and Pro Max models gained 44 percent compared with last year’s equivalents.
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US Demand For Goods From 2 Chinese Firms Sends Air Cargo Rates Soaring
Temu sells clothing and housewares, and Shein has expanded to consumer electronics and kitchen items after starting with fast-fashion.
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Microsoft, Meta and X Join Fortnite Maker Epic Games' Battle Against Apple
Epic Games has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, Elon Musk's X and Match Group in the Fortnite maker's protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction governing App Store payments that required the iPhone maker to let developers provide links and buttons to direct consumers to alternative payment options.
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Guilt-Free Gourmet: Meeting Consumer Demands For Indulgence With Healthy Twist
The modern gourmet consumer is not willing to compromise on taste, but they are equally concerned about the impact of their food choices on their well-being.
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FMCG Firms Hike Prices By Up To 10% Amid Demand Slowdown
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms are increasing prices by up to 10 per cent to keep revenue high amid a sustained slowdown in demand.
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"Can't Provide Free Electricity To Consumers": Bihar Chief Minister
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday dismissed the opposition's demand for providing at least 200 units of free electricity to the poor and emphasised that electricity is already being supplied to consumers at highly subsidised rates.
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Passenger Finds A Screw In Sandwich On Bengaluru-Chennai Flight, IndiGo Reacts
Though he contacted the airlines to demand an apology, IndiGo allegedly told him that his complaint was not eligible as he consumed the sandwich post-flight.
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Samsung Sees Smartphone and Tech Devices Demand Recovering in 2024 After Record Chip Loss
Samsung Electronics flagged a continued recovery in memory chips and tech demand in 2024, after reporting a 34 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit despite a memory price rebound as consumer demand remained weak in many businesses.
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Expects Quarterly Sales to Fall as iPhone Doubts Grow
Hon Hai Precision Industry warned of its fourth consecutive decline in quarterly sales after a 5.4 percent slide in the last three months of 2023 suggested consumer electronics demand remains muted.
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19 Dead After Consuming Toxic Liquor In Haryana, 7 Arrested
At least 19 people have died in Haryana after consuming suspected poisonous liquor, with villagers demanding action against liquor dealers and police arresting seven people in connection with the case, including the sons of Opposition leaders.
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Opinion: Will Demand Pick Up This Season?
Consumer demand has been one of the missing links in the India growth story and it is not surprising that the progress on this front in the period - October-December merits interest.
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Adani Power Second-Quarter Profit Soars On Demand Surge, Tax Gain
The thermal power producer Adani Power reported a near ten-fold surge in second-quarter profit on Thursday, as it benefited from soaring power demand and a tax gain.
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"Time Apposite To Rekindle Animal Spirits": RBI Bulletin On 'State Of Economy'
Weeks before the presentation of the Union Budget, the Reserve Bank Bulletin made a strong case for providing a consumption boost as the time is apposite to rekindle the animal spirits, create mass consumer demand and trigger a boom in investment.
-
How China Is Using Its Rice Cookers And Dish Washers To Save The Economy
China is expanding its consumer trade-in scheme to revive demand in the sluggish household sector. The move includes adding more home appliances to the list of products eligible for trade-in and offering subsidies for digital goods.
-
Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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iPhone 16 Sales Soar 20 Percent in China Debut as Demand Returns
Apple’s newest iPhones in China are up 20 percent in their first three weeks compared with 2023’s model. As pointed out by Counterpoint Research, Consumers continue to shift to the pricier models, and sales of the top-end Pro and Pro Max models gained 44 percent compared with last year’s equivalents.
-
US Demand For Goods From 2 Chinese Firms Sends Air Cargo Rates Soaring
Temu sells clothing and housewares, and Shein has expanded to consumer electronics and kitchen items after starting with fast-fashion.
-
Microsoft, Meta and X Join Fortnite Maker Epic Games' Battle Against Apple
Epic Games has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, Elon Musk's X and Match Group in the Fortnite maker's protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction governing App Store payments that required the iPhone maker to let developers provide links and buttons to direct consumers to alternative payment options.
-
Guilt-Free Gourmet: Meeting Consumer Demands For Indulgence With Healthy Twist
The modern gourmet consumer is not willing to compromise on taste, but they are equally concerned about the impact of their food choices on their well-being.
-
FMCG Firms Hike Prices By Up To 10% Amid Demand Slowdown
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms are increasing prices by up to 10 per cent to keep revenue high amid a sustained slowdown in demand.
-
"Can't Provide Free Electricity To Consumers": Bihar Chief Minister
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday dismissed the opposition's demand for providing at least 200 units of free electricity to the poor and emphasised that electricity is already being supplied to consumers at highly subsidised rates.
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Passenger Finds A Screw In Sandwich On Bengaluru-Chennai Flight, IndiGo Reacts
Though he contacted the airlines to demand an apology, IndiGo allegedly told him that his complaint was not eligible as he consumed the sandwich post-flight.
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Samsung Sees Smartphone and Tech Devices Demand Recovering in 2024 After Record Chip Loss
Samsung Electronics flagged a continued recovery in memory chips and tech demand in 2024, after reporting a 34 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit despite a memory price rebound as consumer demand remained weak in many businesses.
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Expects Quarterly Sales to Fall as iPhone Doubts Grow
Hon Hai Precision Industry warned of its fourth consecutive decline in quarterly sales after a 5.4 percent slide in the last three months of 2023 suggested consumer electronics demand remains muted.
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19 Dead After Consuming Toxic Liquor In Haryana, 7 Arrested
At least 19 people have died in Haryana after consuming suspected poisonous liquor, with villagers demanding action against liquor dealers and police arresting seven people in connection with the case, including the sons of Opposition leaders.
-
Opinion: Will Demand Pick Up This Season?
Consumer demand has been one of the missing links in the India growth story and it is not surprising that the progress on this front in the period - October-December merits interest.
-
Adani Power Second-Quarter Profit Soars On Demand Surge, Tax Gain
The thermal power producer Adani Power reported a near ten-fold surge in second-quarter profit on Thursday, as it benefited from soaring power demand and a tax gain.
