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Trump Orders 10% Tariff Surcharge, Tests Executive Power

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (483+ words) Trump Orders 10% Tariff Surcharge, Tests Executive Power'Whalesbook...

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Gold Surges Amidst Demand, Silver Outpaces Gains

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (349+ words) Gold Surges Amidst Demand, Silver Outpaces Gains'Whalesbook The Core Catalyst: Demand Fuels Gold's Ascent The precious metals market saw a significant upward movement on Wednesday, with gold futures for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbing by Rs 1,297, or…...

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Gold Navigates Headwinds for Q2 Surge on Systemic Risks

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (373+ words) Gold Navigates Headwinds for Q2 Surge on Systemic Risks'Whalesbook The Divergent Signals The near-term trajectory for gold prices is characterized by a delicate balance, currently trading around $4,937 per ounce This range-bound movement stems from a confluence of conflicting macroeconomic data from…...

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Gold Dips Amid Geopolitical Calm and Stronger Dollar

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (373+ words) Gold Dips Amid Geopolitical Calm and Stronger Dollar'Whalesbook ### The Tactical Retreat Under Way Gold prices saw a significant slide on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with April delivery futures on the MCX falling by Rs 2,228, or 1.44%, to Rs 1,52,532 per 10 grams [19] This move mirrors…...

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Inflation Cools, AI Fears Simmer Amid Market Caution

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (455+ words) Inflation Cools, AI Fears Simmer Amid Market Caution'Whalesbook...

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India's Trade Gap Widens on Gold; US Tariff Cuts Spark Hope

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (350+ words) India's Trade Gap Widens on Gold; US Tariff Cuts Spark Hope'Whalesbook ### The Widening Deficit Amidst Precious Metal Inflows India's trade balance in January 2026 recorded a significant deterioration, with the merchandise trade deficit ballooning to $34.68 billion This marks the widest gap…...

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India's Unemployment Rate Inches Up to 5%; Rural Factors Dominate

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (410+ words) India's unemployment rate increased to 5% in January 2026, a marginal rise from 4.8% in December 2025, according to the Statistics Ministry. This uptick was primarily concentrated in rural areas, attributed to seasonal factors like post-harvest slack and winter slowdowns in activities such as…...

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India Retail: Inventory Gluts Eat Profits Despite Sales Growth

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (494+ words) A significant portion of India's organized retail outlets operate at a loss, with 28% to 40% struggling even amidst reported sales growth. Vector Consulting Group's survey indicates this is primarily due to shelves crowded with stagnant stock, as retailers introduce new items…...

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whalesbook.com > news > English > consumer-products > FMCG-Firms-Pivot-to-Value-Packs-Amid-Rural-Demand-Surge > 69921e852e6a0b8ae17c5e83

FMCG Firms Pivot to Value Packs Amid Rural Demand Surge

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (478+ words) Consumer goods giants are strategically re-emphasizing entry-level products and smaller pack sizes, a marked departure from recent premiumization efforts. This pivot, observed since December, is fueled by nascent demand recovery in rural markets and among lower-income demographics, further supported by…...

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India's Economic Shift: New Hubs Challenge Metro Dominance

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (383+ words) India's economic expansion is decisively decentralizing, with emerging districts in northern and eastern states rapidly gaining prominence according to Dun & Bradstreet's City Vitality Index. While established metros retain top rankings, this shift signals a fundamental rebalancing, driven by infrastructure improvements…...