Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Beyond Titan and Kalyan: Analysts pick these jewellery stocks as potential market winners. Do you own any?As the festive season approaches, India's gems and jewellery sector braces itself for an influx of consumer demand. Analysts believe that s...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Not-so smooth ride: Auto industry faces cost squeeze as steel, freight prices surge, more hikes likelyThe Indian automobile industry is currently grappling with rising input and freight costs due to geopolitical uncertainties. Prices of key ...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
UPI MDR deferment gives D2C brands festive-season margin reliefThe new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Titan Jewellery CEO Arun Narayan bullish on festive demand, but watchful on rural trendsTitan Jewellery division CEO Arun Narayan expects a strong festive season, with Tanishq’s new Dhanteras collection, Adhyantara, catering to...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Jewellery stocks ahead of festive season: Can Q2 deliver sustained growth amid rising rates, bond yields?Indian jewellery stocks present a mixed picture ahead of the festive season. Despite rising gold prices and macro headwinds, Q2 business up...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
INDIA bloc's daily Delhi marches against SIR and CEC hit festive season pause buttonINDIA bloc leaders paused their protests in Delhi due to the ongoing festival season and sustainability concerns. However, they expressed c...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Gold price surge boosts diamond jewellery sales 15-20%With gold jewellery turning increasingly pricier, consumers are looking at diamond-studded pieces in the Rs 10,000-Rs 1 lakh price bracket....
13 Oct, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thinsFestive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping ar...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Gold buying picks up after price correction, but shoppers prioritise affordabilityGold prices have fallen nearly 4% in a month to around Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams from Rs 1.53 lakh, prompting selective buying ahead of the...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Delhi traders seek ban on large protests in commercial hubs from Navratri to DiwaliThe Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for a ban on large protests in Delhi's commercial zones. They state that protests disrupt busi...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Senco Gold shares gain 6% on strong Q2 business update; revenue rises 31% YoYSenco Gold shares rose after the jewellery retailer reported a strong Q2FY27 business update. The company said demand remained robust, driv...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Kalyan Jewellers Q2 revenue rises over 26%, India business grows 27% ahead of festive seasonKalyan Jewellers achieved a consolidated revenue growth of over 26% in the second quarter of FY27. India operations led this growth with a ...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Discoms in Delhi to offer temporary electricity connections within 24 hours in festival seasonPower discoms in New Delhi have initiated a 'Tatkal' service for temporary electricity connections during the festive season. This service ...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST