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The Rs 1 lakh smartphone is no longer an unusual purchase in India. The latest premium flagships, including the iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, have pushed smartphone prices firmly into a range where the payment method can be as important as the device itself. At the same time, financing is becoming increasingly common. According to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Smartphone Financing Tracker, the average smartphone financing tenure in India’s mainline channel reached 10 months in Q2 2026, while Apple recorded the highest average tenure among smartphone brands at 17.2 months.  For consumers, this raises a more practical question:…

The Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year, beating the Reserve Bank of India's estimates despite global uncertainties. The central bank had projected a growth of 7 per cent. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26. "Indian economy has sustained growth momentum despite global headwinds," said the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).  Nominal GDP, or GDP at current prices, in the April-June quarter of the current…

Amid stock market volatility, investors are looking for stocks that can help them earn additional income. One such stock is the personal care company Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care. The company has announced a final dividend of Rs 60 per equity share with a face value of Rs 10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. "We are pleased to further inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held today, inter alia, has recommended a dividend of Rs. 60 per Equity Share (Nominal Value of Rs. 10/- each)," the company stated in…

Less than a year after its launch in September 2025, VETO, India’s subscription-free OTT platform, is strengthening its commitment to live sports with the acquisition of the exclusive OTT streaming rights for the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 in India. Recognised as the Women's World Cup of Tennis, the Billie Jean King Cup is one of the most prestigious team competitions in global tennis, bringing together the best national teams from across the world. The acquisition comes soon after VETO announced the exclusive OTT streaming rights for the Davis Cup 2026, giving the young platform two of global tennis' most…

Shares of integrated gold and silver platform Augmont Enterprises Ltd made a strong debut on the bourses today, listing at a 22 per cent premium over the issue price. The stock opened at Rs 961 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a 21.95 per cent premium over its IPO price of Rs 788 per share. On the BSE, it debuted at Rs 956, marking a 21.32 per cent premium. Earlier, the Rs 825-crore initial public offering (IPO) received a good response from investors and was subscribed 105.78 times on the final day of bidding on Tuesday. According to data available…