Karva Chauth festivities set to drive Rs 22,000 cr economic boost nationwideThe Karva Chauth festival, integral to Indian culture, is expected to generate Rs 22,000 crore in business, surpassing last year's Rs 15,00...
19 Oct, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Rakhi festive sales expected to surge over Rs 12,000 crore: Confederation of All India TradersThe Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) expected festive trade during the Rakhi festival to exceed Rs 12,000 crore, indicating a sign...
18 Aug, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Pre-Diwali orders still on shelves, kiranas cut back on fresh orders with FMCG companiesFMCG companies had indicated that consistent decline in rural markets had halted in the September quarter but deficient rains, followed by ...
05 Dec, 2023, 11.53 PM IST
A sales blockbuster: Karva Chauth turns into a moneyspinner for make-up, jewellery and salon services companiesGlorified by Bollywood director Karan Johar in his movies and glamorised by Bollywood stars and wives, Karva Chauth is now perhaps the bigg...
03 Nov, 2023, 06.16 AM IST
After two restive years, pricey goods push festive salesSales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in categories like packaged food and discretionary personal care products got a festive boost wi...
24 Oct, 2022, 06.57 AM IST
Online retail sales steal the festive limelight: Phones, appliances, apparel, FMCG sales skyrocketTop corporates such as LG, Samsung, Hindustan Unilever, Apple, ITC, Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Fashion, Arvind Fashions, Levi's and Domi...
18 Nov, 2020, 09.48 AM IST
Diwali rush: Fighting supply hiccups, companies rush to stock up to meet festive demand surgeThe month-long festive season — from Navratri to Diwali, encompassing Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karva Chauth and Dhanteras — is the most crucia...
03 Nov, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
Snapdeal’s Diwali sale starts from October 16Snapdeal worked with manufacturers to bring products for its customers at prices lower than last year. It added over 10,000 sellers in the ...
08 Oct, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
Consumer durables' sales grow 9-12% this festive seasonRetail chains and brands say consumer electronics' sales has grown by 9-12% this Diwali.
19 Oct, 2019, 06.40 AM IST
No leave for UP field officials up to Nov-end in view of festivals, Ayodhya verdict: GovtOn the last day of the hearing in the Ayodhya case, the UP government issued an order saying officials on "field duty" will not be granted ...
17 Oct, 2019, 06.37 AM IST
Amazon starts preparation for festive season, organises camps for sellers to increase salesThe main festive season commences with Durga Puja and ends with Bhai Dhuj with Karva Chauth and Diwali in between.
31 Aug, 2016, 02.30 AM IST
Brick-and-mortar retail stores in revival mode as online sellers avoid deep discountsThis marks a reversal from the trend in 2014 when physical stores reported subdued demand as ecommerce players wooed away consumers.
10 Feb, 2016, 07.37 AM IST
Apps like UrbanClap, YepMe, Koovs get a design makeover this festive seasonJust as the festivities were setting in, UrbanClap, like several other players, decided to launch packages and offers. “We placed a new sec...
24 Oct, 2015, 11.02 AM IST
Electronics & mobiles may not be cheaper this diwali as ecommerce cos like Amazon, Flipkart to protect profit marginsShoppers may not get cheaper rates on clothes, shoes, electronics and mobile devices this festive season as e-comm companies look to protec...
23 Sep, 2015, 07.11 AM IST
Regional festivals turning into windfall season for retailersHoli, Makar Sankranti and Dhanteras follow Diwali and Dussehra in the list of festivals when consumers loosen their purse strings the most.
18 Jul, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Assocham expects festive season to push online sales by 140 per cent
The upcoming festive season is likely to push the sales of e-commerce portals by about 140 per cent, industry body Assocham has said.
12 Sep, 2012, 08.45 PM IST
- Record high prices no bar for gold sales
With just one day to go for Karva Chauth and less than a fortnight for Diwali, gold sales in Delhi are touching a new high.
25 Oct, 2010, 09.19 AM IST