INDIA bloc's daily Delhi marches against SIR and CEC hit festive season pause buttonINDIA bloc leaders paused their protests in Delhi due to the ongoing festival season and sustainability concerns. However, they expressed c...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred beyond Diwali; date yet to be notifiedNPCI framework, announced on September 15, was scheduled to take effect on October 15. It prescribed a 0.4% fee on eligible bank account-fu...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
India EV penetration may cross 10% by year-end, says JSW MG Motor executiveElectric vehicles are expected to capture more than 10% of passenger vehicle sales in India by the year's end. Factors such as new models, ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Paytm, Pine Labs, Mobikwik shares crash up to 7% as UPI MPR fee rollout delayed beyond DiwaliShares of Paytm, Pine Labs dropped after NPCI delayed the rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR) fees on select UPI transactions beyond Di...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Gold price surge boosts diamond jewellery sales 15-20%With gold jewellery turning increasingly pricier, consumers are looking at diamond-studded pieces in the Rs 10,000-Rs 1 lakh price bracket....
13 Oct, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
HDFC Bank offers up to Rs 70,000 savings on credit card purchases during festive season: Offers on Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and moreIn its annual Festive Treats 2026 campaign, HDFC Bank is rolling out exciting financial product offers that allow customers to save up to R...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India’s smartphone sales face a festive squeeze, but market value rises 5%The smartphone market in India is projected to experience a 12% decline in sales volumes this festive season. Despite this decrease, the ov...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Salons double festive makeover prices as Navratri demand surges, costs riseSalons and services apps have increased their prices significantly due to a surge in demand for festive services. The rise in costs is attr...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thinsFestive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping ar...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Festive travel bookings 50% ahead of last year as Indians opt for multiple getawaysTravel trends show a growing preference for multiple short trips during India's festive season. Nearly 23 percent of Zostel travellers made...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
What businesses should look for in a logistics partner during the festive rushDuring the festive season, every delivery is a brand promise in motion, and the businesses that recognise that early are usually the ones c...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
De Beers to open 100 Forevermark stores in India by 2030De Beers aims to establish 100 Forevermark stores across India by 2030 to capitalize on the growing demand. Current demand for diamonds is ...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Quick commerce fuels festive credit demand as brands seek working capitalIndifi has seen a roughly 50% increase in disbursements to quick commerce-focussed sellers compared to previous years. “Quick commerce is a...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Kalyan Jewellers Q2 revenue rises over 26%, India business grows 27% ahead of festive seasonKalyan Jewellers achieved a consolidated revenue growth of over 26% in the second quarter of FY27. India operations led this growth with a ...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Festive cheer shifts beyond metros as consumer brands bet big on small-town IndiaConsumer brands are turning to tier-2 and smaller cities for festive-season growth as urban consumption weakens. Titan, Nykaa, Biba, Fabind...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST