Indian consumers prioritise value-conscious purchases: Deloitte report

Businesses can aim for an incremental 8 to 20 percent growth in like-to-like sales by sweating their investments in customer, product, channel and experience. (Representative Image: Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

While categories like recreation, entertainment, leisure, and travel witnessed a surge in spending, traditional retail segments such as fashion and lifestyle observed a flat volume growth.

Indians using a condom during their first sexual experience has risen 37 percent since 2006: Durex survey

Durex’s Global Sex Survey has also revealed that society is becoming more open to sexual diversity, with the number of respondents stating that it is acceptable to have a same-sex partner increasing by 34 percent globally since 2006. (Representative image via Unsplash)

The latest data has unveiled that levels of sexual satisfaction have increased across the world, as 57 percent of respondents stated they are emotionally satisfied and 56 percent said they were physically satisfied with their sex lives.

Justdial reveals 50 percent surge in fitness service providers listed on its platform post-pandemic

The data reveals a clear shift in gym offerings, with a move away from generic memberships and towards specialised fitness centres. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Non-metro cities, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Howrah, and Hooghly, witnessed an average growth of 78%, signifying a growing focus on fitness options in these previously underserved markets.

There is clearly a need to make India the ‘country of choice’ for highly skilled talent: HUL’s Nitin Paranjpe

He said that the talent returning back to India will ‘enrich and diversify the talent pool, leading to greater innovation and effectiveness across various sectors.’

At HUL’s 91st Annual General Meeting held today, chairman Nitin Paranjpe said that the next phase of the India growth story needs to be employment-led.

PM Narendra Modi took oath for record third term; See full list of members of Council of Ministers

PM Modi and 72 elected MPs took oath on June 9, 2024, as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is set to form the government.

Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth were among the special guests and dignitaries present at the oath-taking ceremony for PM Modi and the newly-elected MPs on June 9 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Explained: The self-declaration certification mandate and the guidelines

On June 25, Ministry, while addressing the issues and softening its stance on the SDC matter, noted that it wants to work towards limiting the scope to the food and health sector. (Representative image by Josh Frenette via Unsplash)

The Self-Declaration Certificate is required to be obtained by all advertisers and advertising agencies for all new advertisements that will be issued/telecast/aired/published on or after 18th June, 2024.

Impulsive travel takes precedence: Young Indian globetrotters chase once-in-a-lifetime adventures

Tourism is a visible showcase, using creativity to help spark conversation around the dramatic changes on the ground and shatter prejudice. (Representative Image: Annie Spratt via Unsplash)

Unique and exclusive experiences (63 percent), luxury and indulgence (61 percent), and tech-based travel (51 percent) are identified as primary triggers motivating young Indians to allocate higher budgets, underlining the significance of personalized and immersive travel experiences.