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Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
Auto makers post strong sales ahead of festive seasonIn September, automotive sales in India showed remarkable growth due to increased demand following the GST rate cuts. Maruti Suzuki led the...
Mizoram’s Anthurium Festival returns, bringing flowers, adventure and Mizo heritage together in a new tourism experiencePresented by Mizoram Tourism in association with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, the festival, being held from Octob...
Two tractor stocks: Escorts Kubota shares fall 6%; VST Tillers shares rally 5% after September salesEscorts Kubota shares fell sharply on Thursday after September tractor sales declined 16.7% year-on-year, while VST Tillers shares rose 5% ...
Indian automakers post higher September sales as dealers stock up for festive seasonIndian automakers reported increased sales in September as dealers stocked up for the festive season. Hyundai Motor India achieved a 10.8% ...
UPI transaction volume dips to 24.07 billion in SeptemberTransaction volumes dipped 1.8% from 24.51 billion in August, while the value of transactions also fell marginally month on month. On a yea...
Buoyant Q2 demand for consumer goods lifts festive sales outlookConsumer demand in India saw significant growth during the July-September quarter, particularly in appliances and FMCGs. Sales of air condi...
Mumbai property market continues strong run, records best-ever SeptemberMumbai recorded its strongest-ever September for property registrations, with 12,560 transactions, up 4% year-on-year, according to Maharas...
Pulses import duties may ease over poor rainsAt present, imports of chana attract a 10% duty, while yellow peas are subject to a 30% duty. Tur and urad imports are allowed duty-free un...
12% deficit: Rain report gives a dry readingThe impact is showing in commodity markets: prices of several pulses are up amid crop concerns and festive demand. Maharashtra has declared...
Flipkart expands warehousing space, adds 900 delivery hubs ahead of Big Billion Days saleEkart has also added more than 900 delivery hubs to expand its last-mile network to strengthen same-day and next-day deliveries during the ...
This festive season, India's job rush is arriving sooner, spreading farther and lasting longerIndia's festive hiring is shifting towards longer-term roles as employers seek to retain talent beyond peak season. Companies are also begi...
Gen Z’s festive shopping playbook: From Instagram trends and Reddit reviews to upcycling and bargain huntingFestive shopping habits among Gen Z consumers reflect a mix of traditional and modern approaches. They explore social media platforms like ...
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...
LG Electronics to hike AC prices by 5-7 per cent from Oct 1 ahead of festive seasonLG Electronics India has announced a price rise for air conditioners starting October 1. The increase will be between 5 to 7 percent ahead ...
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...
Print media holds ground as advertisers back reach, credibility and premium audiencesPrint media in India has shown resilience amid global downturns with increased advertising revenue and volumes. As brands continue to inves...
Myntra creates over 26,000 temporary jobs ahead of festive seasonOf the total seasonal positions, over 350 roles have been reserved for persons with disabilities, while women will constitute 30% of the fu...
Mizoram opens 2026 festival season with first ‘Pluck & Pay’ Festival, putting communities at heart of tourism economyThe three-day programme brings together traditional Mizo music and dance, local cuisine, handicrafts, cultural performances, Mizo recreatio...
Gold sales during Ganesh Chaturthi down 15% in volume amid price surgeThis year's Ganesh Chaturthi witnessed a 15% drop in gold sales volume compared to the previous year. Consumers opted for lighter gold piec...