Tech prices surge: Phones, appliances set to cost moreElectronics costs are soaring to unprecedented heights, disrupting the long-standing trend of falling prices. Basic gadgets like television...
30 Mar, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Festive demand 2025 stays strong post-Diwali as weddings surge, tax cuts lift spending and winter boosts salesPost-Diwali sales are showing a significant uptick, defying traditional trends with a 10-20% year-on-year increase. This robust demand is f...
17 Nov, 2025, 06.48 AM IST
Black Friday sales: Desi fervour for a Western phenomenon a boost for Indian retailersBlack Friday is becoming a global phenomenon for brands to attract Indian consumers and boost sales. The rise in demand is particularly rel...
24 Nov, 2023, 02.07 PM IST
Merry Commerce: The great Indian festive season is not over yetThe great Indian festive season from Navratri to Diwali has got a welcome extension to Christmas, as companies are ready with product launc...
24 Dec, 2022, 09.54 PM IST
Premium models drive car, TV, smartphone sales in Diwali seasonCars priced ₹10 lakh and above, 5G-enabled smartphones, large-screen televisions and double-door and side-by-side refrigerators saw a big s...
07 Dec, 2022, 10.36 AM IST
TV, smartphone firms go for 30% production cutsManufacturers of consumer electronics including smartphones, appliances and televisions have cut production by up to 30% since the beginnin...
02 Dec, 2022, 12.13 AM IST
Prolonged cheer: Consumer companies witness brisk demand even after Diwali salesTop brands and retail chains such as LG, Samsung, Apple, Vivo, Realme, Bosch, Siemens, Croma, Levi’s, Reliance Retail and Vijay Sales expan...
02 Dec, 2020, 08.57 AM IST
Diwali rush: Fighting supply hiccups, companies rush to stock up to meet festive demand surgeThe month-long festive season — from Navratri to Diwali, encompassing Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karva Chauth and Dhanteras — is the most crucia...
03 Nov, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
Bright Diwali awaits white goods companies as fashion retailers stare at slumpFashion and lifestyle retailers nationwide said orders for Diwali have shrunk to about 30% this time from last year. Larger players like Bi...
12 Aug, 2020, 12.19 AM IST
Covid-19 impact: It’s the best of times and the worst of times this Diwali“We have already reduced our orders by 40%,” said Siddharath Bindra, MD of Biba Apparels that operates more than 200 enthnic wear stores. H...
11 Aug, 2020, 08.34 PM IST
Diwali sales give retailers relief, finallyDiwali was a crucial period since sales of most categories had been flat or had declined this year.
29 Oct, 2019, 08.47 AM IST
Pre-Diwali sales see an uptick compared to last year: RetailersLeading electronics retail chain Vijay Sales director Nilesh Gupta said this weekend sale was reasonably good even though the usual bouyant...
20 Oct, 2019, 10.32 PM IST
Consumer durables' sales grow 9-12% this festive seasonRetail chains and brands say consumer electronics' sales has grown by 9-12% this Diwali.
19 Oct, 2019, 06.40 AM IST
Durables shrug off slow start to log dhamaka sales in festive seasonTop cos like Sony, LG, Panasonic said sales rose during Dussehra in Sept and during Diwali period. In large cities, demand for high-value p...
20 Oct, 2017, 11.46 PM IST
Smartphone sales up 40 per cent on festival offersFlipkart alone is said to have amassed $500 million by selling 15.5 million units.
07 Nov, 2016, 07.47 AM IST
Shoppers log out and step into local stores ahead of DiwaliSupermarkets and consumer durable companies said it is a much better Diwali shopping season — when traditionally the biggest chunk of their...
20 Oct, 2014, 04.36 AM IST
- White goods majors record crackling sales in October
The consumer durables industry has managed to sell more than it expected in October.
03 Nov, 2007, 01.26 AM IST