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Retail inflation edged up to 3.5% in April, driven by a rise in food prices. While fuel inflation slowed, restaurant services saw a significant price jump due to higher LPG costs. consumer durables like cars and air conditioners, however, became cheaper. Experts note upside risks to the inflation outlook despite the softer-than-expected reading.

Activewear's everyday adoption is sparking a focus on fabric quality and safety. Consumers now prioritise comfort, durability, and well-being alongside style. Concerns over chemical finishes like PFAS are driving innovation towards safer, breathable, and soft synthetic blends. Thoughtful fabric choices are becoming as crucial as design for long-term comfort, especially in India's climate.

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, extended their losses for a fourth consecutive session, plunging nearly 2% on Tuesday. Rising crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows, and escalating West Asia conflict uncertainty contributed to the broad-based selloff, impacting IT, realty, and consumer durable stocks.

Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 crash, warns the stock market's AI obsession mirrors the dot-com bubble. He believes markets are ignoring economic data, driven solely by momentum. Burry cautions that massive AI investments by tech giants may yield no lasting returns, potentially leading to significant market corrections and tech job stagnation.

Falling exchange rate can curb imports more effectively than austerity measures. Don't intervene in forex market

Samsung India is now accepting registrations for its upcoming 2026 Vision AI televisions, set to launch this month. The new lineup will integrate the Vision AI Companion across all 4K UHD and above models, enhancing the viewing experience with AI. Early registrants can avail of discounts up to ₹10,000.

Some brands holds steady as shipments dip 2% in Q1 2026, market could plunge by 12% this year

Portronics has launched two new gaming accessories in India: the RAVN wired headset and the Ki-Pad 5 keyboard and mouse combo. Aimed at entry-level gamers and streamers, these products offer RGB lighting and plug-and-play ease.

Persistent foreign fund outflows and the rupee sliding to record lows have further dampened sentiment, prompting investors to stay cautious and intensify selling across equity markets.

President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and test Washington.

BIS said the move follows the implementation of mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for furniture items under the Union ministry of commerce and industry notified on Feb 14, 2025.

Samsung's Galaxy A37 5G impresses with its elegant, durable design featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ and IP68 rating. Its vibrant Super AMOLED display and smooth 120Hz refresh rate enhance daily use. While camera performance dips in low light and charging is slower than rivals, the reliable performance, user-friendly One UI 8.

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey congratulated Apple's new CEO John Ternus by recalling his early work as a mechanical engineer on the V8 virtual reality headset in the late 1990s. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has since led hardware engineering for numerous iconic products, including the iPad and AirPods, and is now involved in Apple's Vision Pro venture.

An inventor transformed oily industrial waste into a revolutionary food storage solution. By purifying discarded plastic and ingeniously adapting a paint can lid's vacuum seal, Earl Tupper created durable, leak-proof containers. This innovation, initially met with confusion, eventually became a household staple, showcasing how discarded materials can be repurposed into valuable, functional products.