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Rs 95,000 profit in 2 days: UP man shares how he earned Rs 1.8 lakh with Rs 35,000 investment by selling toy swords at Dussehra melaUP man dussehra mela business idea: A man from Uttar Pradesh claims he earned a net profit of around Rs 95,000 by selling light-up swords a...
Sharad Purnima 2026 Date: October 25 or 26? Check correct date, tithi timings, know when to worship Goddess Lakshmi and place kheer under moonlightSharad Purnima, falling on October 25, 2026, is a festival celebrated under the full moon of the Ashwin month. The day is marked by devotee...
India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
School holiday today, October 22: Schools to reopen tomorrow or remain closed? Check state-wise holiday updatesSchool holiday tomorrow, October 22, 2026: Schools across India may follow different reopening schedules as Dussehra and Durga Puja vacatio...
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...
Navratri shoppers splurge on clothes, appliances as gadgets get pricierSales of apparel, footwear, and cosnumer durables increased over 20% during the recent Navratri-Dussehra festive period. Car retail sales s...
Indians travel more despite costly flights, hotel rates to jump 27% post-DiwaliTravel bookings are on the rise for the festive season, with significant demand reported by various companies. Average hotel rates are expe...
‘Fix your poverty mindset’: Financial advisor explains how Gujarat turns Dussehra into a crores of businessFinancial advisor Prem Soni claims Gujarat could generate Rs 500 crore in jalebi-fafda sales on Dussehra, with Ahmedabad contributing Rs 20...
PepsiCo India expects festive snack sales to match last year as new launches roll outPepsiCo India anticipates steady growth in festive snack sales driven by innovative product launches and a focus on e-commerce. The company...
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...
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...
AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj flags stampede risk over reduced CR Park Durga Puja pandal timingsAAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the Delhi Police of disrupting Durga Puja celebrations in CR Park by restricting pandal ti...
A protest, a price: Delhi trade faces Rs 400 crore daily risk, says CAITProtests in Delhi could put business transactions worth over Rs 400 crore at risk daily, according to the Confederation of All India Trader...
Jewellery retailers expect 22-28% growth in Q2 despite festive calendar shiftLeading jewellery retailers in India, such as Kalyan Jewellers and Titan, experienced substantial revenue growth in the latest quarter. Kal...
Vande Bharat special to operate between Delhi and Patna for Diwali, Chhath: Check dates, timings, stoppages and moreDelhi-Patna Vande Bharat: The Indian Railways will operate a tri-weekly Vande Bharat Express festival special from New Delhi to Patna Junct...
Mizoram’s Hnahsin Kut ends: Cosmos festival in Champhai logs 22.5 million social reach, eyes year-round tourismHnahsin Kut, also known as the Cosmos Festival, recently concluded in Champhai after eleven days of celebration. Organised by Champhai Natu...
Delhi traders urge PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal to postpone protests till January 31Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal has requested political protests in Delhi to be postponed until January 31, next year. This appeal highlighte...
Shoppers Stop same-store sales growth slows on delayed festive seasonShoppers Stop reported a slowdown in second-quarter same-store sales growth as a delayed festive season weighed on store traffic, sending i...
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...
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...