After home guard takes Diwali gift from motorist, Haryana orders bodycams for traffic stopsHaryana's new traffic policing rules also introduce random, computerised deployment of personnel every 60 days and make zonal officers and ...
11 Nov, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Surat textile businessman gifts ₹1 lakh cash to each of his employees on Diwali; watch videoRamswaroop Munde, a textile businessman in Surat, awarded each of his 50 employees a cash bonus. Instead of traditional gifts, he presented...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Festive hamper orders triple, laddu tops 'Mithai' chart on Zepto this DiwaliZepto's festive hamper orders tripled during Diwali compared with last year, while laddu emerged as the most frequently ordered sweet and s...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Festive shopping: Home, kitchen products drive 81% jump in D2C sales to Rs 1,328 croreHome and kitchen product sales surged 81% year-on-year during the pre-Diwali shopping period in India. Gross merchandise value reached an e...
09 Nov, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Diwali rush lifts rapid delivery orders for last-minute shopping, giftingPlatforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes revamped their apps for Diwali, introducing interactive interf...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Diwali bank holiday 2026: November 9, 10 or 11? Confused which day is Diwali's bank holiday? Here’s the answer!Diwali bank holiday 2026: Bank branches in India will observe different holidays for Diwali celebrations on November 9, 10, and 11, 2026. S...
08 Nov, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Kaju katli went dark chocolate, peda fell for coffee & boondi turned into tart: Diwali mithai is rewriting its own recipeIndia's festive mithai market is getting a contemporary makeover as sweet makers combine traditional flavours with chocolates, biscuits, pa...
08 Nov, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
From Tata Tiago to Hyundai i20 and Harrier, Jodhpur company surprises employees with brand-new cars this DiwaliA Jodhpur-based education marketing agency, Mediagarh, surprised four employees with brand-new cars as Diwali gifts during its annual Sneh ...
07 Nov, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Quick commerce emerges beyond Diwali shopping panic to breathe on the necks of e-commerce giantsQuick-commerce platforms in India are increasingly including fashion, beauty, and gifting items for Diwali shopping. Myntra and Amazon are ...
07 Nov, 2026, 03.03 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...
07 Nov, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Winning at Diwali gifting: Ditch the mithai, bring on the blingDiwali is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and traditional rituals in India this year. Businesses are experiencing ...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India Inc lights up Diwali with longer weekends, flexible work and extra pay for festive shiftsCompanies across India are making Diwali more employee-friendly through extended holidays, work-from-home options, practical gifts and work...
07 Nov, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
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
Diwali sweet nothings: Like soan papdi, the annual festival stock tip is admired, passed along, and almost never 'eaten'Diwali gifting traditions influence stock market trading strategies and recommendations across various brokerages during the festive season...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Festive season: Pistachio prices nearly double, almonds up 20% on West Asia crisis and US crop shortfall"Pistachio have been the game spoiler this year. The prices of pistachio from all origins including Iran, Afghanistan and California have i...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Diwali investment picks 2026: 10 fund managers reveal promising opportunities and risks to watchThis Diwali, investment experts advise a strategic approach focused on asset allocation rather than luring high-growth stocks. Sectors like...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Diwali 2026 Calendar: When is Deepawali? Check date, day, complete festival schedule from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj and significance of each occasionDiwali 2026 is set to begin with Dhanteras on November 6 and will culminate with Bhai Dooj on November 11. This five-day celebration is fil...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.30 AM IST