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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...- Puri, Ooty and Munnar emerge as festive travel hotspots as Indian searches surge for October-November holidays: AgodaAs the festive months of October and November approach, Indian travellers are increasingly opting to merge celebrations with getaways. Inte...
- Mizoram targets 5–7% tourism share in GSDP by 2047, opens new investment pathwaysMizoram plans to enhance tourism's contribution to its economy by leveraging cultural and natural assets. The government is executing touri...
- Indian consumer firms face margin squeeze despite strong quarterly salesIndian FMCG companies are expected to report narrower September-quarter profit margins despite double-digit sales growth, as rising raw mat...
- UPI MDR rollout pushed; India’s first quantum computer coming soonHappy Wednesday! The implementation of MDR on select UPI payments has been deferred beyond Diwali. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning ...
- UPI MDR rollout deferred beyond Diwali; date yet to be notifiedNPCI 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 rollout delayed; Rs 7,131 crore RDI deploymentNPCI has pushed back the UPI MDR rollout until after the festive season. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- UPI MDR rollout deferred until after DiwaliUPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...
- Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
- What businesses should look for in a logistics partner during the festive rushDuring the festive season, every delivery is a brand promise in motion, and the businesses that recognise that early are usually the ones c...
- E-commerce firms turn to AI to solve for Bharat during festive salesFrom spotting trends before they become popular and predicting what consumers are likely to buy to personalising recommendations – AI is do...
- 'Only 2 left!’, ‘FREE SHIPPING above ₹999!' Simple tips to avoid these shopping traps during festive season salesBala had saved ₹2,000 for headphones. He spotted a pair at 40% off, but the prompt, ‘Only 2 left!’ and ‘Add ₹500 more for FREE shipping!’ n...
- Auto sales surge in September, but GST base clouds the picture. Can stocks rebound ahead of Q2 results?India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic tw...
- Media, entertainment sector likely to see better growth in Q3FY27 on festive spending, content pipeline: Nuvamahe media and entertainment sector is likely to see an improvement in spending and growth momentum in the December quarter, supported by a l...
- High prices this sale season is a done deal, but that's only half the storyFor retailers, the festive strategy this year will shift from outright price cuts towards a combination of financing, product redesign, wid...
- Behind bigger price tags hides a fault line in India’s growth storyIndia’s consumer durables face a third price hike in 2026 as copper, steel, aluminium, resin, logistics and energy costs surge. LG, Daikin,...
- Malaika Arora lives in Mumbai home featuring balcony garden overlooking the city skyline, spacious dining area, monochrome artwork, a glass divider, neutral interiors and festive décor during Diwali and ChristmasMalaika Arora house tour: The actor lives in a contemporary Mumbai home that showcases her sense of style and comfort. Her living space fea...
- Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
- Festive ad spending to rise 13-17% as brands spread budgets across channels: ReportSpending on ecommerce advertising is expected to rise 27% YoY to Rs 30,091 crore in 2026, as brands increasingly seek ad formats that direc...
- Fewer Indians plan to raise festive budgets in 2026, but high spenders grow: SurveyA recent survey shows a decrease in the number of Indians looking to boost their festive budgets for 2026. While the willingness to spend o...
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