Appliances
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Whirlpool implements 1,000 job cuts amidst stagnant US appliance demand
Business | Apr 25, 2024, 09:30 AM ISTWhirlpool, the parent company of household appliance brands Maytag and Amana, is initiating a workforce reduction of approximately 1,000 salaried positions globally due to sluggish demand in the US home appliance market.
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5 must-have gadgets and appliances for every women
Technology | Jul 20, 2022, 02:58 PM ISTHere are 5 must-have gadgets if you are a working woman and are on the move.
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6 things to consider before buying an automatic washing machine
Technology | Jul 10, 2022, 09:38 PM ISTIf you are planning to get your first fully automatic machine, then consider the below points to get the best option for your home.
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Appliance sales spurt 30 per cent in Navratri season; e-commerce contribution rises
Business | Oct 27, 2020, 08:21 PM ISTAppliances and consumer electronics companies have reported high double-digit growth in sales during this Navratri season, with e-commerce platforms seeing good traction as shoppers opt for contactless buying.
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Appliances, consumer electronics industry seeks tax relief, incentives in upcoming Budget
Business | Jan 27, 2020, 03:41 PM ISTManufacturers of appliances and consumer electronics are seeking lower taxes on eco-friendly and energy-efficient products, more incentives for domestic manufacturing and waiving of customs duty on inputs imported to make the components in the upcoming Union Budget.
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Electrification in Indian households benefits men more than women: Study
India | Dec 26, 2019, 12:43 PM ISTAs new areas gain access to basic levels of electricity, men in these households tend to dominate its use, according to a study conducted in India which suggests that men benefit more than women from such access. The study, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, highlights intra-household power dynamics as an important factor to consider for enabling more equitable energy access in developing countries.
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LPG cylinder cap to boost sales of modern appliances
Oct 03, 2012, 10:12 AM ISTKolkata, Oct 3: The union government's decision to cap the number of subsidised cooking gas cylinders per household is likely to push a switchover in kitchens to alternate appliances like induction cookers and microwave ovens,