Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
25 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Diwali 2025 blockbuster – A festive tale for India Inc and shoppers directed by tax magicDiwali Sales: Retailers experienced a blockbuster Diwali as GST rate cuts boosted consumption across various product categories, from lab-g...
21 Oct, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
Delhi set for bumper sales of Rs 75,000 crore this festive season: CAITDelhi traders anticipate record Diwali sales of Rs 75,000 crore, driven by GST rate cuts and a strong 'Vocal for Local' movement. Consumers...
03 Oct, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
Ecommerce channels see 25% growth in purchase volumes during Diwali season: reportWhile credit card spending rose 18% from the previous year, face-to-face commerce rose 12% YoY.
04 Dec, 2023, 03.12 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
Spending on holidays, equities, white goods may hit gold saleAlthough gold will see wedding-related demand during the festive season, the yellow metal in the physical form may not be the preferred cho...
25 Oct, 2021, 07.17 AM IST
Festive stocking fires up consumer goods sales in SeptemberGrowth in value was more than that in volume in September, said Deepak Bansal, vice president of corporate planning, LG Electronics, India'...
30 Sep, 2021, 01.36 PM IST
Post-Diwali sales drop leaves smartphone companies with mixed feelingsSmartphone sales likely fell as much as 25% in November and may decline further in December, according to Counterpoint Technology Market Re...
25 Nov, 2020, 07.35 AM IST
Don't fall for the illusion of festive 'sales'Doing your market research beforehand about the price and quality of product on offer is also important to be able to recognise and get a '...
21 Oct, 2019, 03.31 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
Damp Diwali for smartphone companies as sales remain lower than usual“The buzz of the festive season is completely missing… online sales have taken away a lot of the demand,” a top executive of a leading larg...
11 Oct, 2017, 01.00 AM IST
Online retailers like Flipkart, Amazon to woo customers with eye-popping deals this DiwaliOnline retailers have lined up exclusive products, offers, contests & discounts to ensure a cracker of a Diwali season, with an eye on firs...
09 Sep, 2014, 03.22 PM IST
- Online jewellery companies look to login good sales this Diwali
With online shopping becoming popular, e-commerce firms active in jewellery segment hope to double their sales this Diwali.
28 Oct, 2012, 04.07 PM IST
- Diwali retail sales rocket to new highs, up almost 80%
Retailers, carmakers, jewellers and other consumer goods and services companies have reported highest Diwali season sales, as consumers wen...
08 Nov, 2010, 01.25 AM IST
- Retailers shower rebates to brighten up Diwali
The pre-Diwali shopping bags look empty this year. And the fireworks are missing for Street Retail too.
18 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Durable cos record bumper sales in Diwali
Curtains may have been drawn on Diwali but consumer durable manufacturers are still bursting crackers as their sales exceeded targets and t...
23 Oct, 2006, 07.10 PM IST