Mizoram opens 2026 festival season with first ‘Pluck & Pay’ Festival, putting communities at heart of tourism economyThe three-day programme brings together traditional Mizo music and dance, local cuisine, handicrafts, cultural performances, Mizo recreatio...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
India’s smartphone business may have lost an old festive-season weaponIndia's smartphone market faces challenges this festive season as rising memory costs lead to higher device prices. Major brands are alread...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Auto sales growth likely to normalise after festive inventory build-up; West Asia inflation a risk: ReportIndia's automobile sales are expected to experience near-term support due to inventory build-up before the festive season. Demand remains s...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
MSME lending opportunity seen at Rs 2.4–2.6 lakh crore in H2 2026: FlexiLoans ReportNBFCs to account for Rs 36,000 crore as India’s MSME credit outstanding projected to cross Rs 50 lakh crore by December 2026
23 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Gold sales during Ganesh Chaturthi down 15% in volume amid price surgeThis year's Ganesh Chaturthi witnessed a 15% drop in gold sales volume compared to the previous year. Consumers opted for lighter gold piec...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Auto sales: Strong festive demand may be hit by low dealer stocks, supply constraintsAs the festive season approaches, car manufacturers are grappling with low inventory levels despite a surge in customer bookings. Supply co...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Logistics firms bulk up hiring, capacity to carry heavier festival loadsAs the festive season approaches, Indian logistics firms are bracing for a notable spike in shipment volumes. Companies like DTDC and Blue ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
FMCG firms to hold prices despite rise in commodity costs; prioritise volume growthFMCG cos are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Festive season likely to create 2-2.5 lakh jobs in H2 2026: ReportMumbai anticipates creating 2 to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs by late 2026. Festive hiring is projected to increase by fifteen to twenty ...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quick delivery platforms hike festive ad rates 35% as sales seen doublingThe increase comes at a time when advertisers increasingly use quick-commerce platforms to reach consumers closer to the point of purchase,...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India’s festive food exports see demand surge ahead of Diwali: TPCIIndia's food export sector anticipates robust demand for traditional and convenience items. International buyers show keen interest in proc...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
MDR effect: Retailers, apparel makers warn of price hikes"Various retailers across categories may increase prices or lower festive discounts, since they are, as it is, dealing in an inflationary e...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Indian exporters see strong festive season orders for textiles and food products to US and EuropeIndian exporters anticipate a stronger festive season with significant order increases. Textile orders from the US for holidays have jumped...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Flipkart plans 250,000 festive season jobs to meet delivery demandFlipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers for the upcoming festive season. This significant recruitment drive represents an increase of 3...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Flipkart creates over 2.5 lakh seasonal jobs across India ahead of festive seasonNearly 75,000 of these positions -- close to 30 per cent -- are entering the workforce for the first time, the company said in a statement.
15 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST