Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
FIIs turn buyers in IT, telecom stocks in second half of October ahead of DiwaliTechnology stocks in India are seeing increased interest from foreign institutional investors as Diwali approaches. After struggling in the...
06 Nov, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Dhanteras (November 06, 2026) - Today: What to Buy and Avoid to Seek Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari Blessings and ProsperityDhanteras 2026 is being celebrated today, November 6. Check what to buy and avoid on Dhanteras, including gold, silver, utensils, brooms an...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
New York woman wanted American children to experience Diwali. How a mother's rangoli kits became a funded businessIndian American businesswoman Akriti Babaria established Kulture Khazana to enhance the visibility of Diwali and Indian cultural customs in...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Diwali 2026 hosting checklist: 7 things to prepare before guests arrive on festive day. From food and decorations to other essentialsPlanning to host family and friends this Diwali? From finalising the guest list and preparing a festive menu to arranging diyas, rangoli, r...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Diwali 2026 Date: When is Deepavali? Check date, Lakshmi Puja muhurat, significance, rituals and home decoration tipsDiwali, or Deepavali, is a vibrant festival celebrated on November 8, 2026, symbolizing light and prosperity. As families engage in cleanin...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Why Do Businesses Close Old Accounts on Diwali 2026? Chopda Pujan Meaning, Shubh Labh and New Ledger TraditionDuring Diwali, Chopda Pujan is an important ritual for business families, signifying the closing of old financial accounts. This ceremony r...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Diwali Abroad 2026: How NRIs in the US, UK and Gulf Are Keeping Indian Traditions Alive Thousands of Miles From HomeDiwali 2026 is bringing Indian communities together across the US, UK and Gulf, with celebrations ranging from Times Square and London's Tr...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Diwali 2026 Gift Ideas: What India Is Actually Buying This Year — From Gourmet Hampers to Smart GadgetsIn 2026, Diwali gifting trends are shifting towards practical and personalized choices, moving away from the classic sweets. Gifts in deman...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India's 2026 gold demand seen falling to six-year low on price rise: World Gold CouncilIndia's gold demand is expected to fall to a six-year low of around 650 tonnes in 2026 as record-high prices, rising living costs and a wea...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Dhanteras 2026 date: Shubh muhurat to buy gold, silver, utensils and other valuablesDhanteras muhurat: Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on November 6. From the shubh muhurat for Lakshmi Puja to city-wise timings and the si...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Naraka Chaturdashi 2026: November 8 or 9? Check Abhyanga Snan Muhurat and Krishna's Victory Over NarakasuraNaraka Chaturdashi 2026 will be observed on Sunday, November 8. The Abhyanga Snan muhurat in New Delhi is from 5:41 AM to 6:38 AM. Also kno...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Diwali 2026: Complete Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja Samagri List and Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi at HomePreparing for Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja at home? Here is a complete puja samagri list covering the chowki, kalash, puja thali, diyas and b...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Gen Z rewrites festive gifting with AI-assisted picks, artisanal hampers and self-giftingGen Zers are embracing self-gifting while shopping for family and friends. Personalised gifts reflecting interests and lifestyles are becom...
01 Nov, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
CTI claims 2.5 lakh shops may remain shut in Delhi over INDIA bloc rally, warns of trade lossesAround 2.5 lakh shops near Ramlila Maidan may remain closed due to the upcoming INDIA bloc rally. The Chamber of Trade and Industry express...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Before You Buy Gold, Know Why Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya Are Both Considered AuspiciousDhanteras vs Akshaya Tritiya: Both Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya are considered auspicious occasions to buy gold in India, but their religi...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST