Temu Is Baiting Amazon With 90% Prime Day Discounts

Temu may have better deals than Amazon during Prime Day. Amazon excludes Temu from its price-comparison algorithm, Reuters reported. Consumer user data indicates that Temu could be a serious threat to Amazon’s mobile app traffic. Prime Day shoppers may find lower prices on Temu. Amazon, for its part, isn’t even trying to compete on prices … Read more

Havells forays into contract manufacturing

The CMD has shared the following – Havells India is going to venture into electronic manufacturing service (EMS) or contract manufacturing space for appliances such as air-conditioners and washing machines to cater to the increasing demand of global brands to have an Indian manufacturing base (and hence reduce dependence on China). On a pilot basis, … Read more

Dollar Dominance Won’t Last, but De-Dollarization a Non-Issue: Paul Krugman

The dollar’s dominance in financial markets won’t last forever, Paul Krugman said. But fears that the dollar will be replaced anytime soon are largely unfounded. According to the economist, there are no better alternatives to the US currency at the moment. The dollar’s status as the top global reserve currency isn’t going to last forever … Read more

RBI asks banks to remain extra careful and vigilant, focus on governance

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das Tuesday asked Indian banks to be extra careful and vigilant in view of the adverse global developments while strengthening corporate governance. The governor held meetings with the MD and CEOs of public sector banks and select private sector banks in Mumbai. The meetings were also attended by Deputy Governors, M. … Read more