The AI adjusts the clothing size to fit, accounting for how fabrics drape, according to Google head of advertising and commerce Vidhya Srinivasan.Shoppers can then set the price they would pay and leave the AI to relentlessly browse the internet for a deal -- alerting the shopper when it finds one, and asking if it should buy using Google's payment platform.
Crisil on Thursday forecast India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2026, adding that improving domestic consumption is likely to support industrial activity.
Italian business and consumer morale experienced a resurgence in May, signaling positive momentum for the nation's economy. ISTAT's composite business morale index climbed to 93.1, while consumer confidence soared to 96.5, surpassing analysts' expectations. This rebound suggests improved prospects for the euro zone's third-largest economy after recent declines.
ICICI Bank projects India's economy to grow by 7 percent in Q4FY25. This growth is due to increased government spending and rising rural demand.
The proposed Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers' (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025, will introduce a 1%-5% cess aimed at creating a welfare fund for an estimated 30,000 gig workers in the state. Officials say contribution will be split three ways — among consumers, digital platforms, and gig workers themselves — though they admit the heaviest burden may fall on the end user.
India's exports are projected to reach $1 trillion by FY26, driven by global diversification and new FTAs, according to FIEO. Merchandise exports are expected to rise to $525-535 billion, while services exports should hit $465-475 billion. Electronics, engineering, and agriculture are key growth sectors, though non-tariff barriers like the EU's Digital Product Passport pose challenges.
In March last year, former HUL chief executive Sanjiv Mehta teamed up with L Catterton to launch an India-focused investment vehicle, according to an official statement made at the time. Mehta, who headed HUL, India’s largest FMCG company, for ten years until 2023, formed an India consumer sector-focused joint venture with L Catterton to develop a new investment vehicle.
A 4 per cent yearly increase in retail sales was reported in April compared to the same month of 2024, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) said, basis its survey.
The finance ministry expects that a potential India-US trade deal will significantly boost exports and transform economic challenges into opportunities. While highlighting proposed US tariffs as a key vulnerability, the ministry emphasizes the importance of a balanced agreement to stimulate private investment amid global uncertainties.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced investments from Shreeja Milk and Mother Dairy. These initiatives are part of the Swarna Andhra vision. The companies will establish units in Kuppam. Shreeja will set up a dairy and animal feed unit. Mother Dairy will establish a fruit pulp processing unit. The projects are expected to create 8,000 jobs.
Indian startups garnered USD 139.5 million across 21 deals this week, demonstrating strong investor confidence amidst market uncertainties. The funding activity was led by growth-stage and early-stage deals, with Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru emerging as key regions. Fintech, e-commerce, and media and entertainment sectors dominated, while seed funding took the lead in investment stages.
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