Diwali sees record trade of Rs 3.75 lakh crore: CAITRetail markets across India saw a record trade of Rs 3.75 lakh crore during this festive season so far. CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khan...
13 Nov, 2023, 04.24 PM IST
Indians prefer desi lights as Made-in-India outshine Chinese LEDs this DiwaliIndian-made decorative lights are gaining popularity over Chinese products this Diwali due to their durability and low maintenance. Reputed...
09 Nov, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
CAIT pegs Rs 50,000 cr losses to Chinese exporters this DiwaliCAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said a recent survey conducted by the body's research arm in 20 'distribution cities' showed that...
29 Oct, 2021, 04.21 PM IST
Chinese companies demand full advance payment for Diwali LED lightsAccording to industry estimates, India annually imports festive lights valued at over Rs 1,000 crore and gift items at Rs 3,500 crore, with...
23 Jul, 2020, 11.02 AM IST
Six sectors that defy the slowdown theoryA number of categories and sub-categories of products are behaving as if there is no consumption slowdown.
27 Oct, 2019, 09.46 AM IST
Out shopping for Diwali? Save yourself from these 15 retail tricks"Attractive offers" could be traps to lure you into buying things at normal prices or at discounts far less than promised.
16 Oct, 2017, 04.12 PM IST
Boycott of China goods: It isn't business as usual in Delhi's wholesale marketsTraders are trying to pander to what they feel are 'public sentiment' and have erased the 'Made in China' labels from various goods.
30 Oct, 2016, 09.36 AM IST
For Indian ecommerce players, Chinese investors are emerging as a potent optionThere have been six major investments by Chinese investors in Indian startups, including WhatsApp’s India rival Hike, founded by Kavin Mitt...
30 Oct, 2016, 07.02 AM IST
Social media calls to boycott Chinese products fail miserablyHighlighting the price price, a shopkeeper in a market in west Delhi said a fairy light made in China costs Rs 50 while a similar product f...
29 Oct, 2016, 11.40 AM IST
China warns of impact on India-bound investments from boycott"The exports to India accounted for only 2 per cent of China's total exports and India's boycott of Chinese goods will not have much impact...
27 Oct, 2016, 06.56 PM IST
Retailers demand for Chinese goods dips 45% on boycott callElectric bulbs, kitchen appliances, toys, electronic products, consumables, home decoration items, among others will have to bear the brunt.
25 Oct, 2016, 09.41 PM IST
Chinese goods sale to drop 30 per cent this Diwali, says CAITIt clarified that boycotting of Chinese products at this stage is not going to affect China since on every season, the goods are usually im...
16 Oct, 2016, 08.55 PM IST
Chinese boycott call hitting Diwali sales, say Old Delhi tradersChinese firms have gained a near-monopoly over many Diwali products such as small blinking lights, also called 'fairy lights', decorative i...
14 Oct, 2016, 01.18 PM IST
Chinese mobile phone companies Oppo, Vivo and Gionee plan a big-bang DiwaliIndian players including Micromax, Intex, Karbonn and Lava would be investing an average of Rs 40-45 crore, as handset makers vie for highe...
13 Sep, 2016, 08.45 AM IST
Gionee to invest Rs 500 crore to set up manufacturing plant in IndiaOn the back of the new phones, the company expects to double its monthly sales to a million units and increase average sale price to betwee...
23 Aug, 2016, 05.42 AM IST
Chandni Chowk: Delhi's Mughal era heritage bazaar a favourite for festive shoppingThe hectic shopping spree at the different markets of Chandni Chowk starts more than a fortnight before Diwali.
19 Oct, 2014, 06.15 AM IST
Smartphone makers like Karbonn, Micromax and Spice get ready for festival sales pushWith the launch of new devices and falling prices, this Diwali is being seen as a bumper season for smartphone sales.
02 Sep, 2014, 09.29 AM IST