Festive ecommerce season off to strong start, Flipkart DAUs hit new high: BofA reportIndia's 2026 festive ecommerce season has initiated with strong performance from online retail platforms. Flipkart saw a significant increa...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
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...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
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...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Festive demand likely to fire up temporary factory hiringThis festive season, India's manufacturing sector is projected to create around 100,000 temporary jobs. Major drivers of this increase incl...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
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...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
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...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
PC Jeweller shares soar 26% in just two sessions. Here’s what’s triggering the sharp surgePC Jeweller shares rallied 26% in two sessions after Cupid promoter Aditya Kumar Halwasiya bought 5.10 crore shares worth Rs 73.60 crore. T...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
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...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Festive demand drives India's diesel sales in October, data showsIndian diesel consumption has risen significantly, driven by increased demand from the agriculture and transportation sectors. State-run fu...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Tata Mutual Fund halt fresh investments in gold ETF FoFs ahead of festive seasonTata Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company have restricted fresh investments in their gold fund-of-fu...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Diwali 2026 home decoration ideas: Want to decorate your home on a budget? Try these 4 easy DIY ideas using fairy lights, old dupattas and flowersAs Diwali approaches, it’s the perfect opportunity to transform your home into a sanctuary of light and color. Utilize your creativity by f...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
How painted road art during Durga Puja in Kolkata has created a slippery controversy in West BengalA viral video of three motorcycles skidding on Kolkata’s rainbow-painted Chingrighata flyover after a drizzle has triggered concerns about ...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Jewellery stocks ahead of festive season: Can Q2 deliver sustained growth amid rising rates, bond yields?Indian jewellery stocks present a mixed picture ahead of the festive season. Despite rising gold prices and macro headwinds, Q2 business up...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM 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
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST