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Supply chain stress to reflect in earnings over next few quarters: Raunak Onkar
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (352+ words) The Economic Times Markets continue to oscillate between narrative and fundamentals, with investors closely tracking how global disruptions and sectoral shifts will shape earnings in the coming quarters In a recent conversation with ET Now, Raunak Onkar from PPFAS Mutual…...
Rising fuel costs put brakes on CV financing momentum
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (370+ words) The Economic Times Mumbai: Bank lending to the commercial vehicle (CV) segment faces increasing pressure as the ongoing Iran war has sparked a surge in fuel costs and operating expenses for fleet operators across India. Higher fuel prices are inflating overall…...
War singes ecommerce, quick commerce supply chains as input costs rise
4+ week, 2+ day ago (599+ words) The first signs of stress, according to industry executives, are visible in packaging costs and inventory movement and fulfilment cycles, particularly for quick commerce platforms that depend on high-frequency restocking. Demand-side pressures could emerge if fuel prices rise sharply, they…...
Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) India is prioritizing its logistics sector to combat global supply chain issues. The government is implementing coordinated policies and infrastructure plans to transform the system. Efforts aim to cut high logistics costs, estimated at nearly 8 percent of GDP. Initiatives like…...
Trader's guide to navigating supply disruption by war
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) The Economic Times The prospect of a prolonged Iran war and elevated oil prices is prompting stock investors to reassess a broader array of industries, including less obvious targets from food delivery firms to cosmetics makers amid supply disruption news…...
Exclusive| DG Shipping advisory to shipping lines: No predatory, opportunistic or non-transparent pricing
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (427+ words) India's Directorate General of Shipping will soon issue an advisory to shipping lines to curb predatory pricing and excessive surcharges impacting exporters. This move follows allegations of inflated costs for West Asia-bound containers, with concerns that high shipping expenses are…...
Driving past overloaded trucks is like going to war: Australia-returned man sparks road safety debate
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) An Indian man's video showcasing dangerous driving on Indian roads has gone viral. After eight years in Australia, he returned to find overloaded trucks and vehicles without lights. He described night driving as a war-like experience. Many social media users…...
Budget 2026: Too many customs disputes, too little closure. Can an amnesty clear the air?
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (70+ words) Buy, Sell or Hold: Morgan Stanley maintains Equal Weight on ITC; Motilal Oswal retains Buy on Swiggy Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra's first woman Dy CM US govt heads toward partial shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding…...
Cross-border e-commerce gets a legup, postal exports put on par with cargo shipments
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) Government reforms now treat postal e-commerce exports like regular cargo, enabling speedier clearances and access to key export incentives. These changes, effective January 15, address a procedural bottleneck, benefiting small sellers and e-commerce firms by streamlining processes and improving cash flow…...
Cross-border ecommerce set to get easier; Focus on MSMEs
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (345+ words) The Economic Times New Delhi: The upcoming budget may give a fillip to cross-border ecommerce, especially by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Officials said the government is contemplating relaxing rules for return of goods as well as enhancing the…...