Festive demand on easy finance: Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others stretch EMIs to 30 months, bear interest costsSmartphone and consumer electronics manufacturers are extending EMI options to as long as 30 months. This move aims to cushion consumers fr...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Consumer demand revives, but D-Mart shares plunge amid e-commerce fearsConsumer demand gained momentum for companies like Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in the second quarter. Retailers including D-Mart an...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
The White Lotus Season 4 is hiding a huge twist and Kumail Nanjiani knows the secret but he won't even tell his wifeEarlier seasons stayed closely tied to a single resort and the guests caught up in its drama. Season 1 took viewers to Hawaii. Sicily becam...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Retailers post high double-digit revenue growth in Q2 despite festive season shiftRetail companies have shown strong revenue growth in the July-September quarter of 2026. Avenue Supermarts Ltd reported an 18.4 per cent in...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Industry body urges cooking oil firms to pass on import duty cut to consumers as festive season nearsIndian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association calls on companies to reduce retail prices following recent government duty cuts. The duty redu...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Crash alert! V2 Retail shares plunge 20% on Q2 business update; festive season shift weighs on growthV2 Retail shares fell 20% despite a 28.4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 revenue to Rs 905 crore, driven by continued store expansion. Same-s...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Automakers ramp up production, inventory as festive demand picks upAutomakers in India are increasing production and optimizing dealer inventories in anticipation of the festive season. Maruti Suzuki and Hy...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Despite price hike, appliance makers expect double-digit growth in festive salesAir-conditioner and consumer appliance prices have risen 5-8% ahead of the festive season, but manufacturers expect sales to grow in double...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Auto makers post strong sales ahead of festive seasonIn September, automotive sales in India showed remarkable growth due to increased demand following the GST rate cuts. Maruti Suzuki led the...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Hero MotoCorp total dispatches at 7.66 lakh vehicles in September, up 12%Hero MotoCorp's vehicle dispatches reached 7,66,348 units in September 2026, reflecting a significant increase. The growth in dispatches wa...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Two tractor stocks: Escorts Kubota shares fall 6%; VST Tillers shares rally 5% after September salesEscorts Kubota shares fell sharply on Thursday after September tractor sales declined 16.7% year-on-year, while VST Tillers shares rose 5% ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Indian automakers post higher September sales as dealers stock up for festive seasonIndian automakers reported increased sales in September as dealers stocked up for the festive season. Hyundai Motor India achieved a 10.8% ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Buoyant Q2 demand for consumer goods lifts festive sales outlookConsumer demand in India saw significant growth during the July-September quarter, particularly in appliances and FMCGs. Sales of air condi...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
12% deficit: Rain report gives a dry readingThe impact is showing in commodity markets: prices of several pulses are up amid crop concerns and festive demand. Maharashtra has declared...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
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...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST