Consumer cos cheer as GST cuts light up Navratri sales, demand highest in more than a decadeIndian consumer goods and auto companies experienced their best Navratri sales in over a decade, with growth ranging from 25% to 100%. Redu...
03 Oct, 2025, 06.11 AM IST
Festive season to generate over Rs 50,000 cr in business nationwide; Delhi to contribute Rs 8,000 cr: CAITIndia's festival season, featuring Navratri, Ramleela, Garba, and Dandiya, is expected to drive businesses to generate over Rs 50,000 crore...
03 Oct, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
Merry Commerce: The great Indian festive season is not over yetThe great Indian festive season from Navratri to Diwali has got a welcome extension to Christmas, as companies are ready with product launc...
24 Dec, 2022, 09.54 PM IST
Delhi traders hope to log big business this DiwaliChairman of the traders' body Brijesh Goyal and its president Subhash Khandelwal said they expect ₹1 lakh crore business in Delhi on the oc...
15 Oct, 2022, 11.25 PM IST
Diwali sets in early for malls, apparel & lifestyle retailersDussehra and Diwali have historically been an occasion for selling full-priced merchandise and most brands refrain from offering discounts ...
23 Sep, 2022, 09.44 AM IST
View: Diwali dulhania le jayenge, but don't forget the latest trend-fest — HalloweenI'm just thankful we haven't seen politicians add Halloween to the long list of election-friendly festivals ranging from Diwali to Chhat Pu...
06 Nov, 2021, 11.14 PM IST
Huge demand for electronic goods, smartphones lights up festive salesElectronics retailers said the actual sales could have been much better for categories like televisions, kitchen appliances and laptops, wh...
14 Nov, 2020, 09.06 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
Diwali sales give retailers relief, finallyDiwali was a crucial period since sales of most categories had been flat or had declined this year.
29 Oct, 2019, 08.47 AM IST
Consumers make a move, bring cheer to retailersA positive start to the Diwali sales period has assuaged concerns that the slowdown would hit consumption.
30 Sep, 2019, 08.01 AM IST
Signs of spark: Amazon, Flipkart bet big on festive sales spikeThe marketplaces could see a surge of over 40% in consumer traffic during the festive season.
19 Aug, 2019, 11.30 AM IST
Diwali brings no cheer to offline phone retailersWith more and more buyers going online, this could be the worst possible Diwali in five years for many.
30 Oct, 2018, 11.27 AM IST
Snapdeal to launch property sale from Oct 5; offers discountApartments on sale are available in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur in a price range ...
04 Oct, 2016, 09.23 PM IST
Smaller e-commerce players like Craftsvilla, Chumbak up their game as big sale beginsWhile online marketplaces like Flipkart and Amazon may have an edge over other players, smaller companies choose to play to their strengths...
03 Oct, 2016, 10.27 AM IST
ShopClues will rely on its hyperlocal push during festive seasonAccording to management consulting firm Technopak Advisors, the festive season this year is expected to generate close to Rs 25,600 crore w...
21 Sep, 2015, 10.12 AM IST
- Gujarat trade bodies files writ petition against restriction on carrying cash, gold
The apex trade and commerce body of the state has filed a writ petition in Gujarat High Court seeking relaxation in norms imposed by the st...
22 Oct, 2012, 09.26 PM IST
- Retailers shower rebates to brighten up Diwali
The pre-Diwali shopping bags look empty this year. And the fireworks are missing for Street Retail too.
18 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST