Shaadi season arrives in full swing, fuels big fat business for India IncIndia's wedding season is here, bringing a surge in spending. From hotels to jewellery stores, businesses are seeing high demand. This wedd...
24 Nov, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
Wedding season boom set to drive Q3FY26 growth after festive spending spreeIndia's economy is poised for a strong third quarter, fueled by a booming wedding season and sustained festive consumption following recent...
07 Nov, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
GST cut to stitch 200 bps boost for apparel retailers: CrisilGST rationalization is projected to boost India's organized apparel retail sector's revenue growth to 13-14% this fiscal. A uniform 5% GST ...
20 Oct, 2025, 05.40 PM IST
GST rationalisation to boost organised apparel retail revenue growth by 200 bps: Crisil RatingsThe recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to add about 200 basis points to the revenue growth of India's organ...
20 Oct, 2025, 03.00 PM IST
Fusion wear becomes Diwali Showstopper as shoppers prefer stylish dresses, suits over traditional outfitsEthnic fashion sales are down this festive season. Consumers, especially younger urban shoppers, prefer western and fusion wear for comfort...
18 Oct, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
Zara, Levi’s, Lacoste among global fashion brands that may be hit by new GST ratesIndia's tax overhaul is set to reduce prices on various goods, but global fashion brands face higher levies on apparel exceeding $29. This ...
04 Sep, 2025, 04.17 PM IST
GST rate hike to cripple India's garment industry: Clothing Manufacturers Association of IndiaThe government plans to increase taxes on garments costing over Rs 2,500. Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) warns this wil...
02 Sep, 2025, 10.53 PM IST
"Modi govt preparing to collect more money through Gabbar Singh tax": Rahul Gandhi slams BJPCongress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre on Friday, alleging th...
07 Dec, 2024, 08.36 PM IST
Govt hiking tax rates for common man, giving concessions to billionaires: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government for increasing income tax and GST rates for the common man while providing concessions to billi...
07 Dec, 2024, 07.26 PM IST
Apparel retail chains projected to grow 8-10% this fiscal year amid fast fashion boomBrick-and-mortar apparel retail chains are projected to grow by 8-10% this fiscal year, driven by higher demand from normal monsoon, easing...
24 Sep, 2024, 03.11 PM IST
Organised apparel retailers to clock 8-20 pc revenue growth in FY25: ReportThe organised retail apparel sector in India is projected to see an 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal year, driven by festive and wedding se...
24 Sep, 2024, 03.01 PM IST
I-T lens on use of multiple PAN cards in weddings, big purchasesSale and purchase of goods or services exceeding ₹2 lakh in cash must be reported on form SFT-013 by the seller. As per the board's plan, d...
24 Jul, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
Getting hitched on a budget? Here are 7 smart ways to cut down your wedding costsA year after demonetisation, the pomp is being replaced by muted and cautious ceremonies with focus on digital transactions and conservativ...
25 Nov, 2017, 06.07 PM IST
GST dampens Onam sales in KeralaThe consumer durables market in Kerala is calculated to be in the range of Rs 2000 to 3000 crore a year. Of this, about 50 to 60% of the sa...
01 Sep, 2017, 06.41 PM IST
7 smart ways to cut down your wedding costsWeddings can cost a bomb. So if you're short of cash, among other things, these smart hacks can help you lower the expenses.
20 Mar, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
How fat Indian weddings are going on a crash diet to cope with demonetisationFor those who do not want to scrimp on costs in the time of a cash crunch, wedding planners who have tied up with banks is an option.
28 Nov, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Lessons to be learnt from an Indian weddingPreparing for a wedding in the family exposes one to the informal sector. It is an alive and thriving economy with various kinds of players.
23 Nov, 2015, 08.12 AM IST