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Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bitePrices of key pulses including chana, moong, tur and matar have risen sharply over the past month, with wholesale rates increasing up to 11...- This festive season, India's job rush is arriving sooner, spreading farther and lasting longerIndia's festive hiring is shifting towards longer-term roles as employers seek to retain talent beyond peak season. Companies are also begi...
- Home sales increase by 3% annually during July-SeptemberHome sales in the top seven cities have shown signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2026. Total sales increased by 3% compared to t...
- High prices this sale season is a done deal, but that's only half the storyFor retailers, the festive strategy this year will shift from outright price cuts towards a combination of financing, product redesign, wid...
- Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
- Costly Diwali: Appliance makers set to serve up another price shockLeading manufacturers such as LG, Samsung, and Daikin are raising prices of consumer appliances by 5-10%. This increase is attributed to ri...
- Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunitiesIn this festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals w...
- High gold prices offer jewellers a silver lining this festive seasonSilver, once secondary to gold in Indian jewellery, is emerging as a bigger choice this festive sale season as high gold prices push middle...
- Fewer Indians plan to raise festive budgets in 2026, but high spenders grow: SurveyA recent survey shows a decrease in the number of Indians looking to boost their festive budgets for 2026. While the willingness to spend o...
- India's festive shopping about to change as robots lend helping handThis year's festive shopping in India is gearing up for a transformation as AI tools take center stage. With many intending to spend above ...
- Mizoram opens 2026 festival season with first ‘Pluck & Pay’ Festival, putting communities at heart of tourism economyThe three-day programme brings together traditional Mizo music and dance, local cuisine, handicrafts, cultural performances, Mizo recreatio...
- India’s smartphone business may have lost an old festive-season weaponIndia's smartphone market faces challenges this festive season as rising memory costs lead to higher device prices. Major brands are alread...
- Steel prices to stay firm as tight supply, duties fuel dealer inventory build-up: Centrum reportDomestic steel prices are forecasted to remain strong in the coming months due to tight supply constraints. Dealers are actively building i...
- Auto sales growth likely to normalise after festive inventory build-up; West Asia inflation a risk: ReportIndia's automobile sales are expected to experience near-term support due to inventory build-up before the festive season. Demand remains s...
- MSME lending opportunity seen at Rs 2.4–2.6 lakh crore in H2 2026: FlexiLoans ReportNBFCs to account for Rs 36,000 crore as India’s MSME credit outstanding projected to cross Rs 50 lakh crore by December 2026
- Gold sales during Ganesh Chaturthi down 15% in volume amid price surgeThis year's Ganesh Chaturthi witnessed a 15% drop in gold sales volume compared to the previous year. Consumers opted for lighter gold piec...
- Auto sales: Strong festive demand may be hit by low dealer stocks, supply constraintsAs the festive season approaches, car manufacturers are grappling with low inventory levels despite a surge in customer bookings. Supply co...
- Logistics firms bulk up hiring, capacity to carry heavier festival loadsAs the festive season approaches, Indian logistics firms are bracing for a notable spike in shipment volumes. Companies like DTDC and Blue ...
- Festive season likely to create 2-2.5 lakh jobs in H2 2026: ReportMumbai anticipates creating 2 to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs by late 2026. Festive hiring is projected to increase by fifteen to twenty ...
- India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
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