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Smartphones, TVs, and laptops are set to get more expensive over the next couple of months — up to around 8% in some cases — due to a severe global memory chip shortage. The main driver? Explosive AI demand is pulling DRAM and NAND flash production toward high-margin data center chips (like HBM), leaving less supply for consumer devices. Major producers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are sold out for much of 2026 on AI-focused memory, and prices for standard DRAM/NAND have surged sharply (up 50-100%+ in late 2025, with more hikes expected in Q1 2026). Key impacts from recent reports (IDC, Counterpoint, TrendForce, etc. as of Jan 2026): \- Smartphone market could contract...

# Maruti Victoris (aka 'Across') Takes on the World: Exports Begin for Maruti's Award-Winning SUV! Maruti Suzuki has officially kicked off exports for its premium SUV, the Victoris, marking a significant step in their global ambitions. This Made-in-India SUV, known as 'Across' in international markets, is setting sail for over 100 countries! **Key Takeaways** - The Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV has started exports, with an initial shipment of over 450 units already dispatched from Mundra and Pipavav ports. - Internationally, the Victoris will be rebranded and sold as 'Across'. - Key export regions targeted include Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, ...

Amid ongoing unrest in Iran, a major buyer of Indian #Basmati rice, domestic prices in India are witnessing a sharp decline. Over the past week, prices for key varieties have fallen ₹5–7 per kg, with 1121 Basmati at ₹80/kg and 1121 Sela at ₹75/kg. The Indian #Rice Exporters Federation cited disrupted trade channels, delayed payments, and increased risk concerns as primary reasons. Additionally, comments by US President Donald Trump imposing a 25% tariff on countries #trading with Iran add further uncertainty, on top of the existing 50% duty on Indian rice in the US. While Iran historically remains a key market—accounting for 598,793 tons of Basmati #exports worth $46.81 million ...

You check your dashboard. The blended ROAS looks decent. The creatives are performing. The targeting is broad but precise. Yet, when you drill down into the state-level data, you see a confusing anomaly. Your Cost of Acquisition (CAC) in Maharashtra is ₹450. In Karnataka, for the exact same audience and creative, it is ₹1,200. Most founders and brand heads immediately blame creative fatigue or assume the audience is in that specific state and just "doesn't get it." They tweak the copy. They change the colors. They exclude the state. But 90% of the time, the problem isn't your marketing. It is your operations trying to catch up with your ambition. I have spent the ...

**Market Factors — A Turning Point for India’s Exports.** Two extraordinary developments are unfolding, and together they could redefine India’s export story. **First shockwave:** The government has announced that India is on the brink of signing a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union. Not just any deal—this is being hailed as *the mother of all deals*. The announcement came this morning, delivered by none other than Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal himself. But what does this deal truly entail? What history lies behind it? And why is the exporter community suddenly brimming with optimism? We’ll uncover all of it. Already, the data is speaking volumes: textiles, phar...

India's smartphone market in 2026 continues to be dominated by Chinese-origin brands, with no domestic Indian brand cracking the top ranks. Based on the latest available data (Q3/Q4 2025 trends extending into early 2026), here's a realistic snapshot of approximate market shares: \- Vivo: \~18-20% (often leading or close, strong in mid-range & offline) \- OPPO: \~13-14% (aggressive offline push) \- Samsung: \~12-14% (premium strength but losing some ground) \- Apple: \~10-12% (growing fast in premium, 25%+ YoY in some quarters) \- Realme: \~9-11% (affordable 5G focus) \- Xiaomi: \~9-15% (fluctuating, strong budget but recent dips) \- Motorola: \...

To set some context, I had ordered two posters and the health journal from the Kurzgesagt shop on 30th December last year and just received them today on 17th January. Slightly disappointed by the shipping experience for Indian buyers. No fault of Kurzgesagt though. They use India Post for the delivery once the package has cleared customs. India Post attempted delivery exactly once when I wasn't home and immediately placed a return to sender request. Since I was actively tracking the shipment daily, I found out about it quickly enough to go and collect the packages myself before they decided to ship it back to the US. India Post's handling is poor. Both the posters I ordered h...

Food and Drug Administration [import alerts](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.accessdata.fda.gov%2Fcms_ia%2Fiapublishdate.html&data=05%7C02%7Ckirwin%40strtrade.com%7C04b66443665f4070159508dcbbd5d42d%7C399089ab9dcf4ef1b527b0222cd83eb6%7C0%7C0%7C638591774267390183%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n7ZITCy53Hn%2FpzDj8Z1J%2FeYLSlSQfEV4GGfK7GDw2mM%3D&reserved=0) affecting the following have been newly issued or modified in the past week. \- bamboo shoots from China \- body sculpting devices from Colombia \- candied papaya from India \- cosmetics from Austr...

Visited three Suzuki dealerships to test drive Baleno GL 1.5 MT and all of them had no demo available for test drive. This is dispite making an appointment at one dealership. They also wanted a R5000 deposit to add your name to the back order list (presumably the shipment from India). Anyone experience something like this?

Consider this as a feedback/awareness post on how I got scammed by a website (pokepiece.in/ IG: pokepiece_india). My very first order was 3 OP10 boxes which I ordered on 12th Dec. I did not receive any tracking or shipping details so I texted them on insta on 16th Dec and received reply that it is in transit and will reach India by 24 Dec. They do not have any ETA mentioned for products on their website. On 21st Dec I received a message from them telling me the shipment is delayed and will reach India by 2nd Jan and will be delivered to me by 7-10 Jan, or they can arrange a refund for me. I accepted to wait, and received my order a couple of days early on 30th December. A few days later I sa...

Home made with zero oil , zero preservatives and home pounded spices lunching price only at 350 rupees 3 packets of 400 gram

Home made with zero oil , zero preservatives and home pounded spices lunching price only at 350 rupees 3 packets of 400 gram

[when SCOMET License is Required?](https://preview.redd.it/f4j2vszxnpdg1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=7fb4f62bf0c382b240c85f1bcef5899ffeb30fb9) **SCOMET license is mandatory prior to such exports.** Hey there..!! If you are planning to export goods from India which may have dual usage and can also be used in making any kind of weapon or in weapon manufacturing, along with its normal commercial usages. Then in such cases taking an SCOMET license is mandatory prior to such exports. Many exporters are not aware of it and face delays or penalties later. Understanding SCOMET in advance can save time, money, and stress. **What is the SCOMET License?** SCO...