Not-so smooth ride: Auto industry faces cost squeeze as steel, freight prices surge, more hikes likelyThe Indian automobile industry is currently grappling with rising input and freight costs due to geopolitical uncertainties. Prices of key ...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.26 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
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
UPI MDR deferment gives D2C brands festive-season margin reliefThe new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 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
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
INDIA bloc's daily Delhi marches against SIR and CEC hit festive season pause buttonINDIA bloc leaders paused their protests in Delhi due to the ongoing festival season and sustainability concerns. However, they expressed c...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Mizoram seeks to boost tourism by relaxing Protected Area Permit during winter and Christmas festivalsMizoram is seeking to promote tourism by easing regulations during upcoming winter and Christmas festivals. The state reported significant ...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred beyond Diwali; date yet to be notifiedNPCI framework, announced on September 15, was scheduled to take effect on October 15. It prescribed a 0.4% fee on eligible bank account-fu...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred until after DiwaliUPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 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
India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: ReportAccording to the report, India's quick commerce sector is witnessing consolidation, with net order value (NOV) growth for leading platforms...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: ReportAccording to an Emkay report, India's quick commerce sector is projected to accelerate NOV growth to 21.6 percent in Q2FY27. Food delivery ...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Delhi traders seek ban on large protests in commercial hubs from Navratri to DiwaliThe Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for a ban on large protests in Delhi's commercial zones. They state that protests disrupt busi...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Housing sales may take a hit on higher mortgage rates: CREDAI, NAREDCORealtors' industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO have expressed concerns about rising home loan costs. The Reserve Bank of India raised the rep...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.22 PM 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