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India's power consumption rises 21.88% to 159.76 billion units in OctoberIndia witnessed a striking power consumption of 159.76 billion units in October 2026, marking a considerable increase from previous years. ...- Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
- Mahindra clocks all-time high SUV sales of 73,338 units in October on festive demandMahindra & Mahindra reported its highest ever monthly SUV sales in October 2026 with significant increases. Domestic utility vehicle sales ...
- Coal stocks may rise 10 million tonnes by December-end as electricity demand eases in winterThe government expects coal stocks at domestic coal-based thermal power plants to increase by around 10 million tonnes by December, support...
- Handset, TV makers set to slash production on festive sales shockSmartphone and television makers are cutting production by up to 20% after a weak festive season left retailers with excess inventory and u...
- Soaring tech costs push festive shoppers towards EMIsAt Bengaluru-based Pai International Electronics, which operates across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, 70-80% of smartphone sales...
- Festive demand, capex to fuel India’s industrial growth in H2 FY27 despite risks: ReportFestive demand and sustained public capital expenditure are expected to support India's industrial activity in the second half of FY27, alt...
- Meesho expects stronger Q3 growth due to change in festive sale timelineThe first day of Meesho's annual flagship sale, the Mega Blockbuster Sale, saw orders growing about 75% YoY. Its transacting customers incr...
- Meesho Q2 Results: Loss narrows to Rs 132 crore YoY, revenue rises 34%Meesho’s Q2 FY27 net loss narrowed 67.8% to Rs 132.45 crore, while revenue surged 34.4% to Rs 4,131.58 crore. Rising user engagement, stron...
- No sugar, no oil: Mumbai dietician shares 10-minute shahi tukda recipe for guilt-free festive indulgenceWith the festive season just around the corner, indulgent desserts often pack on the calories. However, Mumbai-based dietitian Simran Kaur ...
- 6,200 special train trips for festive travel: Railways boosts services by 30% for Diwali, Chhath Puja; check Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Howrah & other routesNorthern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The ad...
- Sugar season 2026–27 begins on schedule, nearly 107 mills commence operations across India: ISMAIn Maharashtra, the country’s largest sugar-producing state, close to 87 mills have commenced operations. More mills are expected to start ...
- ISMA says 107 sugar mills begin crushing operations so far, enough stock to meet domestic demandNearly 110 sugar mills have begun operations for the 2026-27 sugar marketing year in several states. The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufact...
- Life beyond a metro: India's festive shoppers boost Myntra's orders by nearly 2X in key categoriesMyntra's Big Fashion Festival resulted in nearly double the order volumes compared to regular business days. New customer additions from no...
- India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...
- Peak power demand falls as cooling needs easeIndia's peak power demand has decreased to approximately 234 GW following a period of elevated consumption earlier in October, which exceed...
- Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
- Festive demand likely to fire up temporary factory hiringThis festive season, India's manufacturing sector is projected to create around 100,000 temporary jobs. Major drivers of this increase incl...
- Festive demand drives India's diesel sales in October, data showsIndian diesel consumption has risen significantly, driven by increased demand from the agriculture and transportation sectors. State-run fu...
- No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
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