Gold, silver slide as buyers wait for prices to stabiliseGold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday, leading potential buyers to postpone purchases for upcoming festivals. Silver futures droppe...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
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...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
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 ...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
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...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food DepartmentUttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration will require sweets to display a 'Use by Date'. This measure focuses on open or loose s...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
High gold prices offer jewellers a silver lining this festive seasonSilver, once secondary to gold in Indian jewellery, is emerging as a bigger choice this festive sale season as high gold prices push middle...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Gold price prediction: Gold rate down for weekly loss, silver price is up. Here's what to expectGold rate prediction: Gold prices rose on Friday but was on track for a weekly loss, as rising US Treasury yields and growing expectations ...
25 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Can We Buy Gold In Pitru Paksha 2026? Should You Buy Jewellery During Shraddh Or Wait Until It Ends?Can you buy gold during Pitru Paksha 2026? Many families traditionally avoid gold jewellery and other celebratory purchases during Shraddh,...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Chandukaka Saraf marks 200 years in jewellery business, plans 5-7 new stores as consumer preferences evolveThe Baramati-founded jewellery house is expanding its contemporary portfolio and customer proposition as younger consumers seek more versat...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
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...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
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...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
India's festive shopping about to change as robots lend helping handThis year's festive shopping in India is gearing up for a transformation as AI tools take center stage. With many intending to spend above ...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
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...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
India’s smartphone business may have lost an old festive-season weaponIndia's smartphone market faces challenges this festive season as rising memory costs lead to higher device prices. Major brands are alread...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
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...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Indians may heed PM Modi's gold message this festive season, with a twistIndia’s festive gold demand is likely to be stronger in value but weaker in volume this year as record prices, higher import duties and Pri...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST