Watchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...

Travel bookings are on the rise for the festive season, with significant demand reported by various companies. Average hotel rates are expe...

PepsiCo India anticipates steady growth in festive snack sales driven by innovative product launches and a focus on e-commerce. The company...

The FDA has seized approximately 9.5 tonnes of paneer and khoya in Pune before Diwali. This seizure is significant as demand for dairy prod...

Executives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...

As households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...

In 2026, the festive window between Dussehra and Diwali offers golden opportunities for noteworthy acquisitions. Traditionally, this period...

FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...

Consumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...

This festive season, individuals are encouraged to adopt weaponised incompetence to lighten their responsibilities. Men and women alike can...

India's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp decline in sales during the festive season. Recent data indicates a 16% year-on-year drop...

The new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...

INDIA bloc leaders paused their protests in Delhi due to the ongoing festival season and sustainability concerns. However, they expressed c...

NPCI framework, announced on September 15, was scheduled to take effect on October 15. It prescribed a 0.4% fee on eligible bank account-fu...

UPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...

Festive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping ar...

The Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for a ban on large protests in Delhi's commercial zones. They state that protests disrupt busi...