IIP: Languishing consumption growth is an alarm bell
An interest rate cut is not going to help much. The crisis of confidence is percolating from the corporates to the common man. The post IIP: Languishing consumption growth is an alarm bell appeared...
View ArticleIndia, China consumer spending to rise to $10 trillion by 2020
Consumers in India and neighbouring China are expected to spend nearly $10 trillion on goods and services a year by 2020, which is three times the amount spent in 2010, global research and advisory...
View ArticleDecline in consumer optimism likely to continue in 2013: Credit Suisse
The downward trend in consumer optimism is likely to continue this year due to adverse macro conditions, high inflation and slower growth in the domestic economy, according to a survey by Credit...
View ArticleRisk of modest slowdown in India albeit robust demand, says Unilever
FMCG giant Unilever has said there is a risk of modest slowdown in key emerging markets such as India, even as consumer demand here remains robust. The post Risk of modest slowdown in India albeit...
View ArticleDiwali spends: Inducing consumer demand
With the weak economic outlook affecting growth for most brands and retailers, this year, the larger target is to revive consumer sentiment. Expectations aren't too high and most brands across auto,...
View ArticleGlobal gold demand in Q3 at highest in more than 2 years: Gold council
Chinese demand is still expected to total 900-1,000 tonnes, though the WGC has downgraded its expectations for Indian demand from that level to 850-950 tonnes The post Global gold demand in Q3 at...
View ArticleGovt pay hike: Demand to push growth; modest risk to inflation
Implementation of the much-awaited pay hike for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners will be a positive for the economy as it will push up consumption although its impact on...
View ArticleUnilever beats second quarter sales estimate, but sees more pain in some markets
But Unilever expects to keep improving its own global performance with initiatives such as cost savings and a new organizational structure that it expects to save 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) by 2018...
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