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Indians may heed PM Modi's gold message this festive season, with a twistIndia’s festive gold demand is likely to be stronger in value but weaker in volume this year as record prices, higher import duties and Pri...
PVs drive auto sales to record August high as India gears up for festive seasonIndia's automobile sector achieved its highest-ever August sales across multiple vehicle categories, SIAM said. Robust consumer demand and ...
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,...
Amazon adds 20 fulfillment centres, expands logistics network ahead of festive seasonIn a major expansion, Amazon announces the launch of twenty new fulfillment centers and additional operational units in several cities acro...
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
NSE's IPO to be second biggest till now as offer size cut, price band loweredIndia's premier stock exchange, NSE, has finally revealed the long-anticipated details of its initial public offering. Existing investors w...
Rising cotton & op costs likely to squeeze margins for apparel retailersOrganised apparel retailers anticipate revenue growth slowing to twelve to thirteen percent this fiscal year. Profitability faces pressure ...
Apparel retail growth to moderate to 13 pc in FY27 as consumers diversify spending: ReportIndia's clothing retail market is projected to achieve a growth rate of twelve to thirteen percent in the current fiscal year, a slight dec...
India’s organised apparel retail revenue to grow 12-13% in FY27, margins may shrink: CrisilProjected revenue growth in the organized apparel retail market is expected to reach between twelve and thirteen percent this fiscal year. ...
Smartphone companies step up festive hiringBrands and manufacturers have also initiated recruitment significantly earlier this year, moving away from reactive, last-minute hiring tow...
EV retail sales rise 53% in August to 2.98 lakh units: FADAElectric vehicle retail sales in August grew 52.9 percent year-on-year. The two-wheeler segment led this growth with 1,83,204 units sold. E...
CNG, hybrids, electrics rule motown: Alternative powertrains beat petrol vehicles for the first time in India as August auto sales jump 18%Retail vehicle sales surged by eighteen percent year-on-year, reaching 2.42 million units last month. For the first time, alternative energ...
52% apparel makers expect higher festive sales, CMAI survey findsIndian apparel makers expect higher festive sales this year. Many members anticipate matching last year's sales performance. Rising raw mat...
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
Petrol loses its crown as alternative fuels overtake it in India’s record August auto salesAugust 2026 marked a historic milestone in India's auto retail market, exceeding all previous records. In a significant shift, alternative ...
Festive carts to get heavier; Pixxel’s $100 million fresh fuelHappy Monday! Online festive shopping is set to hit a new high this year. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Ecommerce festive sales set to rise almost 30%, quick commerce to gain share: AnalystsOnline festive shopping is expected to reach a new high this year, with ecommerce marketplaces and retailers seeing strong demand across ca...
India's festive season promises strong show as quick commerce reshapes online shopping battleIndia’s festive e-commerce season is expected to deliver healthy spending growth, with premium purchases coexisting with aggressive bargain...
There’s a lot riding on cos getting rural 2-wheeler mix rightTwo-wheeler companies face complex rural stocking challenges for the upcoming festive season. Rural markets account for over half of indust...
India PC market grows 12.1% in Q2 despite price hikes and supply constraints, IDC reportsIndia's PC market saw a 12.1% growth in the June quarter, reaching 3.9 million units. Enterprises and retailers stocked inventory ahead of ...