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Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST- Power consumption on Diwali defies trend this time; peak demand dips on yearIndia's peak power demand on Diwali saw a slight dip this year, deviating from the usual festival trend. Government data reveals a decrease...22 Oct, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
- Inflation ties heartland’s wedding consumption in knotsWedding celebrations in rural and semi-urban areas of India are being affected by persistent inflation. The rising prices of essential item...02 Dec, 2023, 11.27 PM IST
- India's power consumption grows 8.5% to 119.64 billion units in NovPower consumption in India increased by 8.5% to 119.64 billion units in November, largely due to festive events and economic activities. Th...01 Dec, 2023, 03.44 PM IST
- Travel roars back from Covid lows, and so do pricesIncreased demand and the absence of COVID-19 restrictions have caused prices for hotels, flights, and holiday packages to rise during the u...07 Oct, 2023, 07.08 AM IST
- Now, China power crisis hits Indian handset industryThe spillover impact of the power crisis, along with increased freight prices due to container crunch and component shortages may lead to d...08 Oct, 2021, 08.57 AM IST
- Our offline business has already doubled versus pre-Diwali period: Manu Jain, MD at Xiaomi India"Last year was the best year for us. And this year, we have seen 15-20% growth over last year during Diwali sales. There was a huge surge i...17 Nov, 2020, 06.39 PM IST
- Indian jewellers gear up for next festival as gold sales pick pace"Dussehra sales gave confidence to jewellers. They're now buying for Diwali," said a Mumbai-based dealer with a bullion importing bank.30 Oct, 2020, 07.08 PM IST
- Indian jewellers gear up for next festival as sales pick paceIndians celebrated the Dussehra festival on Sunday, and now await Diwali and Dhanteras in November. "Dussehra sales gave confidence to jewe...30 Oct, 2020, 06.42 PM IST
- Smartphone sales up 40 per cent on festival offersFlipkart alone is said to have amassed $500 million by selling 15.5 million units.07 Nov, 2016, 07.47 AM IST
- Gujarat goes on standby mode in Diwali week as holidays extended on Gujarati New Year, Bhai BeejThe government's decision to declare November 12 a holiday has provided almost eight lakh employees an uninterrupted six-day break from wor...12 Nov, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- State power distribution cos stare at steep losses; may be forced to buy power from short-term marketsThe cumulative losses of the discoms are expected to swell from Rs 80,000 crore to Rs 1,15,000 crore within three years.11 Nov, 2011, 04.14 AM IST
- Power distribution companies bear the brunt of coal crisisCoal crisis has hit discoms the most as they bought electricity at Rs 14 per unit and sold it at the fixed tariff of about Rs 4 in festive ...28 Oct, 2011, 12.47 AM IST
- IIP may decline in October on diwali offs, power crisisThe IIP was at 4.1% in August, recovering from 3.8% in July, when it recorded its lowest level in recent months.19 Oct, 2011, 10.18 AM IST
- CIL workers call-off proposed strike after higher bonusCoal India Ltd today withdrew their proposed three-day strike after the management agreed to give higher bonus, along with Diwali gift.17 Oct, 2011, 10.20 PM IST
- India Inc’s gift pack turns economicalIt’s that time of the year when couriers scurry between offices delivering thousands of corporate gifts. But, the economic slowdown and cos...22 Dec, 2008, 12.17 AM IST
- Power crisis set to take colour off festive seasonDarkness looms over this Diwali, the festival of lights, as the power shortfall graph in the state is moving all the way up with an alarmin...20 Oct, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
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