It noted that Indian value retail is highly polarised between apparel players struggling with footfall consistency and grocers grappling with structural margin dilution. Read Full Article Vishal Mega Mart (VMM) effectively extracts the best attributes of both models while neutralizing their respective weaknesses. Driven by its diversified mix (apparel ~44%, FMCG ~28%, and GM ~28%…
With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, India’s jewellery and precious metals market is witnessing evolving consumer behaviour, with early purchases, design-led demand and a tilt towards investment-oriented buying emerging as key themes despite elevated gold prices. Industry expets indicate that while the festival continues to hold cultural and financial significance, buying patterns are becoming more planned and…
Mini India has announced that it has started accepting bookings for the new 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible JCW Pack. Interested customers can book the car by visiting their nearest Mini dealership and paying a token amount of Rs 1.5 lakh. The launch will take place sometime this month, with deliveries expected to begin in May…
Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighters battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control at around 4.35 am. NEW DELHI: A couple and their three-year-old daughter died after a massive fire broke out in a cluster of shanties in Rohini in the early hours of Wednesday, officials…
Jammu: In a case of alleged terror conspiracy, the NIA court in Jammu has declined bail to former J&K Police deputy SP Devinder Singh, who was apprehended in 2020 along with three others, including alleged Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists.According to the prosecution, Singh was held on Jan 11, 2020, along with three others on the…
Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…
Pakistan gets $3bn from Saudi Arabia as ‘support’ to shore up forex reserves as UAE debt looms Saudi Arabia has provided new financial help to Pakistan with an extra $3 billion deposit. It has also extended an existing $5 billion loan. This support is important for Pakistan as it struggles to meet its growing debt…
CHENNAI: Noor Ahmad was struggling for rhythm in recent times but Chennai Super Kings never lost faith in him. They persisted with playing the left-arm wrist-spinner and the Afghan star delivered on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against a shambolic Kolkata Knight Riders to give CSK their second win on the bounce. Chasing 193…
MP Board result 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE), Bhopal, has declared the MP Board Class 10 and Class 12 Result 2026 today, April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The results were officially announced by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.However, soon after the release, the official website experienced heavy traffic and…
It’s finally time to head to Middle-earth this time with an all-new star cast. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, directed by Andy Serkis, unveiled its official cast at CinemaCon 2026. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum‘ cast announced In addition to directing, Serkis will reprise his iconic role…
