Auto industry faces cost squeeze as steel, freight prices surge, more hikes likelyThe Indian automobile industry is currently grappling with rising input and freight costs due to geopolitical uncertainties. Prices of key ...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
India passenger vehicle sales rise 22% to 4.54 lakh units in September: SIAMSeptember 2026 marked a pivotal month for India's automotive sector, with car sales climbing by 22%, reflecting strong consumer interest. A...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Online mobile sales may not ring loud this NavratriIndia's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp decline in sales during the festive season. Recent data indicates a 16% year-on-year drop...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
UPI MDR deferment gives D2C brands festive-season margin reliefThe new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
Volvo Cars plans to raise India prices as rising input, logistics costs hit automakersVolvo Cars India is facing significant challenges from rising input and logistics costs, which may lead to price increases. The company's M...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Spinny delivers 1,370 used cars on Navratri day 1, sets new record: Founder and CEO Niraj SinghSpinny said it recorded its highest-ever single-day car deliveries on the first day of Navratri. The company delivered 1,370 vehicles, refl...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Festive shopping takes a hit as protests empty Delhi’s Khan Market, Connaught PlaceRetailers in Khan Market and Connaught Place report a 90% drop in footfall due to ongoing protests. The disruptions have led to extensive f...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.38 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
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
India's festive car-buying joyride may hit price hike bumpAutomakers are preparing for a festive season with elevated inventories and new models, aiming to boost sales. However, rising vehicle pric...
11 Oct, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
E-commerce firms turn to AI to solve for Bharat during festive salesFrom spotting trends before they become popular and predicting what consumers are likely to buy to personalising recommendations – AI is do...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.09 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
Two-wheelers, EVs power September auto sales as festive demand picks upIndia’s two-wheeler market saw record sales in September, boosted by festive consumer buying trends. Two-wheeler sales rose 33.08% year-on-...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
PNB launches special festival campaign, announces offers for retail loansPunjab National Bank has launched its 2026 festive retail loan campaign, offering concessions across home, car and other retail loans. Unde...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.27 PM IST