Mizoram’s Hnahsin Kut ends: Cosmos festival in Champhai logs 22.5 million social reach, eyes year-round tourismHnahsin Kut, also known as the Cosmos Festival, recently concluded in Champhai after eleven days of celebration. Organised by Champhai Natu...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Navratri fasting food goes gourmet as restaurants see demandRestaurants are stepping into a meal occasion traditionally associated with home kitchens to keep guests observing dietary restrictions at ...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Delhi traders urge PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal to postpone protests till January 31Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal has requested political protests in Delhi to be postponed until January 31, next year. This appeal highlighte...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Edgistify adds a 68,000 sq ft Grade A warehouse at IndoSpace LuhariEdgistify timed the launch for the festive season, the busiest time of the year for consumer brands
16 Oct, 2026, 06.24 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 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
Beyond Titan and Kalyan: Analysts pick these jewellery stocks as potential market winners. Do you own any?As the festive season approaches, India's gems and jewellery sector braces itself for an influx of consumer demand. Analysts believe that s...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM 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
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
Ensure protests don't affect businesses: Traders' bodies write to PM, CJI, Rahul GandhiLeading traders' bodies in Delhi have communicated with political leaders regarding the impact of protests on businesses. They emphasize th...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM 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
Paytm, Pine Labs, Mobikwik shares crash up to 7% as UPI MPR fee rollout delayed beyond DiwaliShares of Paytm, Pine Labs dropped after NPCI delayed the rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR) fees on select UPI transactions beyond Di...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.14 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
India’s smartphone sales face a festive squeeze, but market value rises 5%The smartphone market in India is projected to experience a 12% decline in sales volumes this festive season. Despite this decrease, the ov...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM 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