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Business goes on in Delhi markets even as air quality hits severe levels

Even as Delhi's air quality remains in the severe category, traders say sales are steady and shoppers are adapting, with malls reporting strong footfalls despite marginal high-street dips

Online travel aggregator Ixigo integrates AI into core strategy for growth

Solutions for consumer pain points in travel to be first focus; monetisation to follow

B9 Beverages founder assures employees that he will pay them their dues

Bira 91 maker's CEO Ankur Jain says proceeds from a planned asset sale will be used to clear unpaid salaries, PF dues, and revive operations amid investor disputes

IHCL expects weddings, MICE to drive 10% growth in December quarter

Co. records 14th consecutive quarter of growth, net tumbles due to one-off gain

MakeMyTrip sees surge in premium stays; Goa, Jaipur top domestic picks

MakeMyTrip's year-end campaign reveals a clear premiumisation trend, with one in three domestic travellers opting for 4- or 5-star stays and Goa, Jaipur, and Udaipur emerging as favourites

Dutch technology investor Prosus joins India's travel story with Ixigo bet

Global major open to investing in more travel cos in India

Extended rains took a toll on beverage sales in September quarter

Heavy rainfall and an extended monsoon dragged down beverage sales for Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Varun Beverages, and Dabur during the September quarter as consumer demand softened

Ethnic brands cash in on wedding boom as bridal wear demand surges

The Big Fat Indian Wedding just got fatter, with labels from Biba to Taneira moving up value chain to tap into bridal boom

Indian hotels post steady gains in September despite seasonal slowdown

Hotel industry sustains growth momentum in September 2025 as room rates and occupancy rise despite a traditionally slow quarter; Bengaluru and Hyderabad emerge top performers

Dabur India launches ₹500 cr venture arm to back digital-first brands

GST impact of ₹100 crore in September quarter, says CEO

Bira 91 employees write to central government over salary, PF dues

Around 90 employees have written to multiple ministries alleging unpaid dues, PF and TDS violations, and non-payment of gratuity, urging an immediate probe

White spirits lead Radico's growth story; Q2 net profit rises 73%

Radico Khaitan's net profit jumps 73% to Rs 139.5 crore in Q3FY26 as white spirits like vodka and gin outpace brown spirits in driving premiumisation

Varun Beverages forays into alco-bev sector with Carlsberg tie-up in Africa

PepsiCo bottler Varun Beverages enters the alcoholic drinks space via a Carlsberg partnership in Africa, even as extended monsoons keep India volumes flat in Q3CY25

ixigo posts net loss due to one-off ESOP expense in seasonally weak quarter

Despite a 37% rise in revenue to Rs 282.7 crore, ixigo slipped into a Rs 3.4-crore loss in Q2FY26 amid higher costs; buses and flights led growth

Heritage Foods buys 51% stake in protein ice cream brand Get-A-Way

The dairy company's Rs 9-crore investment marks its entry into the healthy dessert segment, with an option to raise stake to 71% by March 2026

Tata Consumer distributors told to halt targets over unresolved issues

AICPDF urges distributors to stop pursuing company sales targets as grievances over working capital, damages, and trade practices remain unaddressed

Jet, set, glow up: Travel turns 'skin-deep' as glowcations take off

More Indians are choosing trips based on beauty rituals, skincare treatments and access to cult products, driven by personalisation and tech-led travel planning

As Delhi-NCR grapples with rising pollution, air purifier sales spike

Electronics retailers report a sharp rise in footfalls and bulk buying as consumers rush to brands like Philips, Dyson and Eureka Forbes amid worsening air quality

ITC Hotels launches Epiq Collection, aims for 1,000 premium keys

Firm's Q2 net profit surges 74%; outlook for H2 upbeat

MMT makes a case for advance bookings with month-long value campaign

Advance bookings will automatically lead to price adjustments in the year end, says CEO Rajesh Magow