India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Akshaya Tritiya sees 30% volume drop in gold buying amid price spikeGold demand during Akshaya Tritiya dropped about 30% in volume as prices, up nearly 60% year-on-year, deterred large purchases. Buyers stay...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Why AC maker Blue Star wants both summer and monsoon seasons to be good this yearBlue Star’s growth outlook hinges on strong summer-led urban demand and a favourable monsoon supporting rural markets, which now drive over...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Ecommerce sees 25% growth in Q1 CY2026, says joint report by Flipkart, Bain & CoThe report titled How India Shops Online, 2026, says the growth has come on the back of improved consumer sentiment supported by policy-led...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
India auto sales at all-time high, up 13% in FY26Indian automobile sales reached a record 29.67 million units in the last fiscal year. Passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw significant g...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
India's passenger vehicle sales may moderate to 4-6% in FY27: ICRAIndia's passenger vehicle industry growth is projected to moderate to 4-6% in FY27 after an estimated 7-9% rise in FY26, driven by a high b...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Automakers ride the affordability wave to log record sales in FY26Indian car sales hit a record 4.7 million vehicles in the last fiscal year. This surge was fueled by tax cuts and new car launches. Industr...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Passenger vehicle sales rise 16% in March, FY hits record highIndian car sales hit a record 4.7 million vehicles in the last fiscal year. This surge was driven by tax cuts and new models. Industry lead...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Consumption slowdown in Q4 to spoil full year's sales showConsumer electronics and smartphone sales in India experienced a significant slowdown in the March quarter. This trend impacted the overall...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Diwali 2025 blockbuster – A festive tale for India Inc and shoppers directed by tax magicDiwali Sales: Retailers experienced a blockbuster Diwali as GST rate cuts boosted consumption across various product categories, from lab-g...
21 Oct, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
Festive e-commerce sales jump up to 25% after GST cutsGST reforms, effective from September 22, have significantly boosted festive demand, with a 23-25% increase across metropolitan and emergin...
26 Sep, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
GST uncertainty worries ecommerce majors as festive sale season nearsIndian e-commerce sellers on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart are facing GST uncertainty as the festive season approaches. Sellers worry ...
01 Sep, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
Festive sales hit by GST uncertainty: Retailers, automakers brace for surgeConsumer firms and retailers face uncertainty due to delayed GST rate revisions coinciding with the festive season and Shraddh period, impa...
01 Sep, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
Online marketplaces prep brands for GST cut ahead of festive rushFlipkart and Amazon are in discussions with brands regarding the proposed GST reduction, anticipating a potential dip in demand as consumer...
22 Aug, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Etailers prepare brands for business in GST 2.0 eraFlipkart and Amazon are in discussions with brands regarding the potential impact of the proposed GST reduction on demand. The ecommerce gi...
22 Aug, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
GST on Diwali gifts: Companies could see implications on gifts doled out to customers, retailersCompanies often come up with these schemes for their retailers too to push sales. In other cases, these promotional goods and schemes are f...
08 Oct, 2021, 09.11 AM IST
Durables shrug off slow start to log dhamaka sales in festive seasonTop cos like Sony, LG, Panasonic said sales rose during Dussehra in Sept and during Diwali period. In large cities, demand for high-value p...
20 Oct, 2017, 11.46 PM IST