July 3: Quick commerce has transitioned from being a convenience-focused service to a permanent structural shift in India’s urban retail landscape, reshaping consumer purchasing behaviour and retail business models, according to a recent industry report. The report states that rapid delivery platforms are now becoming an integral part of everyday shopping, with consumers increasingly using them to purchase groceries, household essentials, personal care products, electronics,…
ACE India and KATO Japan Announce ACE KATO Pvt. Ltd. to Manufacture High-Capacity Cranes for India and Global Markets..
New Delhi, July 3 : Action Construction Equipment Limited, India‘s construction equipment manufacturer and the world’s largest Pick-and-Carry crane manufacturer, and KATO Works Co., Ltd., Japan’s globally recognised manufacturer of mobile cranes and construction machinery, announced ACE KATO Pvt. Ltd., their 50:50 joint venture company that will manufacture high–capacity cranes in India for domestic and global markets. ACE KATO Pvt. Ltd. has been incorporated to establish a dedicated manufacturing platform for Truck Cranes, Crawler Cranes and Rough Terrain Cranes, catering to infrastructure, transportation, mining, ports, energy, metro rail, industrial and other heavy-duty applications.…
India’s Consumer Goods Sector Projected to Grow 17.3 pc in Revenue Through 2030
New Delhi, July 3: India’s consumer goods sector is projected to register strong growth, with revenues expected to rise by 17.3 per cent through 2030, according to industry estimates. The outlook is driven by steady demand across both urban and rural markets, supported by rising disposable incomes, evolving consumer preferences, and greater adoption of branded and packaged products. Key categories expected to contribute to this…
NSSH Programme Strengthens SC, ST Small Businesses
New Delhi, July 3: The Government’s National SC/ST Hub (NSSH) scheme is helping Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs scale up their businesses by improving access to credit, market linkages, and capacity-building support. Officials said the initiative is designed to strengthen entrepreneurship among SC and ST communities by providing structured support to micro and small enterprises, enabling them to become more competitive and sustainable. Through the…
Slower Growth in Services as India PMI Eases to 57.4
New Delhi, July 3: India’s services sector recorded a slower pace of expansion in June, with the HSBC India Services PMI declining to 57.4 from 59.8 in May, indicating easing momentum in domestic demand. The latest reading marks the weakest growth in services activity in 17 months, although it remains above the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction. The moderation was mainly driven by the…
India Real Estate Draws Robust Institutional Demand Worth Dollar 4.5 Billion
New Delhi, July 3 (UDN): India’s real estate sector attracted institutional investments worth $4.5 billion during January–June 2026, marking a sharp 50 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The significant rise in inflows reflects growing investor confidence in India’s property market, driven by strong demand across commercial, residential, and logistics segments. Institutional investors continue to show interest in both major urban centres…
Stock Market Opens Higher; IT and Metal Stocks Lead
Mumbai, July 3: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 1 per cent in early trade, supported by strong buying in IT and metal stocks. Market sentiment remained upbeat as investors reacted to firm global cues and continued interest in export-oriented sectors. Heavyweight IT stocks led the rally, while metal shares also witnessed strong gains…
Visa Launches Payment Passkey in India, Reducing Friction in Digital Payments
India ,July 3: Visa , today announced that Visa Payment Passkey is live in India with IDFC FIRST Bank, our first banking partner to enable the solution for cardholders. VPP is available for select users of merchants such as Myntra, Paytm, MakeMyTrip, Tata Starbucks, Reliance Digital, and EatSure ; along with a strong network of fintech partners – Juspay, Wibmo, Razorpay, PayU, Pine Labs, BillDesk,…
Unicharm Announces Full-Scale Entry into India’s Rapidly Growing Pet Care Market
Business Wire India Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) announced its entry into the Indian pet care market, starting in July 2026. This strategic move aligns with the vision of its pet care business to realize a “Cohesive Society” where humans and pets can live comfortably together. By leveraging the extensive consumer insights and technical expertise accumulated over decades across Japan, North America, and Asia, Unicharm…
Roshini Sanah Jaiswal, Founder Justhuman Launches ‘It Was Menopause All Along’, India’s First Menopause-Focused Podcast
Business Wire India Roshini Sanah Jaiswal, Founder of Justhuman has launched It Was Menopause All Along, India’s first podcast dedicated to reshaping conversations around menopause through the voices of leading public figures, global medical experts and women with lived experiences. Indian women reach menopause at an average age of 46, nearly five years earlier than women in the West. That means perimenopause begins in the…