Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
...Because of the Left bookstall wreckersRecently, West Bengal has seen a noteworthy rise in the dismantling of left-wing bookstalls by the government. Paradoxically, this move has...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Navratri fasting food goes gourmet as restaurants see demandRestaurants are stepping into a meal occasion traditionally associated with home kitchens to keep guests observing dietary restrictions at ...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Comfort over style: 52% of young Indians prioritise ease when buying festive footwear, study findsA recent survey reveals that comfort tops the list of priorities for young Indian consumers when selecting festive footwear. Approximately ...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Tata Mutual Fund halt fresh investments in gold ETF FoFs ahead of festive seasonTata Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company have restricted fresh investments in their gold fund-of-fu...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
CashKaro data shows how Indians shopped this festive season: Smarter savings and growth beyond metrosCashKaro data from six days of festive sales shows GMV up about 18x over a comparable regular period. Small cities, Telegram groups and sma...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Titan Jewellery CEO Arun Narayan bullish on festive demand, but watchful on rural trendsTitan Jewellery division CEO Arun Narayan expects a strong festive season, with Tanishq’s new Dhanteras collection, Adhyantara, catering to...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 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
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
A little boy, a Rs 70 ice cream and a father’s helplessness: Man shares a heartbreaking encounter and a message for everyoneFinfluencer Anirban shared an emotional encounter at an ice cream shop, where a father walked out after seeing the Rs 70 price of a cone hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.49 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
Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thinsFestive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping ar...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.55 PM 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