Pharma, consumer durables sectors likely to feel China curb heat

The pharmaceutical and the consumer durables sectors, which depend on China for imports, have not been impacted yet due to unrest in China with people protesting against lockdowns. Illustration:......

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices, and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs......

Prices of white goods rise third time in 2021

Manufacturers of consumer durable goods have hiked prices for the third time this year as they struggle with rising commodity costs. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The latest hike is likely......

Consumer goods output gets a durable boost

This growth seen by the consumer goods was led mainly by the durables market, which rose 17.6%, the highest in 11 months Consumer goods output in October rose sharply to touch 12.1 per cent, data......