India EV penetration may cross 10% by year-end, says JSW MG Motor executiveElectric vehicles are expected to capture more than 10% of passenger vehicle sales in India by the year's end. Factors such as new models, ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.38 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
Festive shopping takes a hit as protests empty Delhi’s Khan Market, Connaught PlaceRetailers in Khan Market and Connaught Place report a 90% drop in footfall due to ongoing protests. The disruptions have led to extensive f...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
A little boy, a Rs 70 ice cream and a father’s helplessness: Man shares a heartbreaking encounter and a message for everyoneFinfluencer Anirban shared an emotional encounter at an ice cream shop, where a father walked out after seeing the Rs 70 price of a cone hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Salons double festive makeover prices as Navratri demand surges, costs riseSalons and services apps have increased their prices significantly due to a surge in demand for festive services. The rise in costs is attr...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.10 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
Festive travel bookings 50% ahead of last year as Indians opt for multiple getawaysTravel trends show a growing preference for multiple short trips during India's festive season. Nearly 23 percent of Zostel travellers made...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India's festive car-buying joyride may hit price hike bumpAutomakers are preparing for a festive season with elevated inventories and new models, aiming to boost sales. However, rising vehicle pric...
11 Oct, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
What businesses should look for in a logistics partner during the festive rushDuring the festive season, every delivery is a brand promise in motion, and the businesses that recognise that early are usually the ones c...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Sugar stock checks to intensify after GST discrepanciesBeginning October 9, the government will implement a rigorous verification process of sugar stocks due to discrepancies discovered in both ...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Startup of the Year Groww bets on scale; Qcomm sparks festive credit surgeHappy Thursday! Groww is betting its newer businesses will take a bigger slice of its income. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispa...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Quick commerce fuels festive credit demand as brands seek working capitalIndifi has seen a roughly 50% increase in disbursements to quick commerce-focussed sellers compared to previous years. “Quick commerce is a...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Govt tightens sugar inventory norms to keep prices under check ahead of festive seasonThe government has notified a reduction in the permissible stock of sugar that dealers can hold to 1,000 quintals. The revised ceiling will...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Two-wheelers, EVs power September auto sales as festive demand picks upIndia’s two-wheeler market saw record sales in September, boosted by festive consumer buying trends. Two-wheeler sales rose 33.08% year-on-...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.23 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
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