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
Pulses import duties may ease over poor rainsAt present, imports of chana attract a 10% duty, while yellow peas are subject to a 30% duty. Tur and urad imports are allowed duty-free un...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Ecommerce firms scale logistics, hiring ahead of festive salesFlipkart’s logistics arm Ekart has added 14 million cubic feet of warehousing space nationwide, increasing its storage capacity by 50%, the...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Bank holidays in October 2026: Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and more; check full listIn October 2026, Indian banks will observe several holidays coinciding with major festivals like Dussehra and Chath Puja. The Reserve Bank ...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Flipkart expands warehousing space, adds 900 delivery hubs ahead of Big Billion Days saleEkart has also added more than 900 delivery hubs to expand its last-mile network to strengthen same-day and next-day deliveries during the ...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bitePrices of key pulses including chana, moong, tur and matar have risen sharply over the past month, with wholesale rates increasing up to 11...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.49 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
Home sales increase by 3% annually during July-SeptemberHome sales in the top seven cities have shown signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2026. Total sales increased by 3% compared to t...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunitiesIn this festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals w...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
High gold prices offer jewellers a silver lining this festive seasonSilver, once secondary to gold in Indian jewellery, is emerging as a bigger choice this festive sale season as high gold prices push middle...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Chandukaka Saraf marks 200 years in jewellery business, plans 5-7 new stores as consumer preferences evolveThe Baramati-founded jewellery house is expanding its contemporary portfolio and customer proposition as younger consumers seek more versat...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Sugar imports likely for second yearThe world's second-largest sugar producer had remained structurally surplus for nearly a decade but was forced to import sugar in the 2025-...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Myntra creates over 26,000 temporary jobs ahead of festive seasonOf the total seasonal positions, over 350 roles have been reserved for persons with disabilities, while women will constitute 30% of the fu...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Sugar industry rejects profiteering claims, says mills sold less than 2.5% of annual demand at August peakThe industry bodies said the correction reflected market dynamics as well as continued government efforts.
23 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA seizes adulterated food worth over Rs 1.36 cr, suspends 12 licences after statewide festive crackdownMaharashtra FDA seized and destroyed suspected adulterated, substandard and unhygienic food worth over Rs 1.36 crore during a four-day stat...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
FMCG firms to hold prices despite rise in commodity costs; prioritise volume growthFMCG cos are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST