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Ecom platforms under govt lens over extra charges for COD services

The minister added that a detailed investigation has been initiated and steps are being taken to scrutinise these platforms closely

Luxury jewellery brands tap into wider market with lower prices online

In August, fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee tied up with ecommerce platform Tata CLiQ Luxury to launch a digital boutique on the platform

India to be among Italian luxury brand Bvlgari's top 10 markets in 3 years

With two boutiques in India presently -- in Mumbai's Jio World Plaza and in New Delhi's Emporio Mall-- the brand is looking to expand its retail network to drive growth by doubling its network

India chases the perfect mini-break this Dussehra as travel demand rises

Leisure hotspots and short-haul SE Asia see surge in demand as hotel tariffs and airfares climb 15-30%

From FMCG to jewellery, GST rate cuts lift festival spending mood

Consumers held back purchases as they waited for new GST rates

FHRAI to meet govt over GST demand notices, seeks ITC reinstatement

The hotel body said retrospective GST demand notices and withdrawal of ITC have created cost burdens for hotels, threatening investments and tourism growth

Old gold exchange best way to buy jewellery: Tanishq's Arun Narayan

Tanishq is promoting jewellery exchange as the best way to buy gold amid soaring prices, with Sachin Tendulkar as brand partner, and expects strong festive and wedding demand

Ventive Hospitality to acquire 76% stake in Hilton Goa Resort owner

Ventive Hospitality will acquire a 76 per cent stake in Soham Leisure Ventures, owner of Hilton Goa Resort, in a Rs 320 crore deal marking its entry into the leisure hospitality market

World Food India: Govt expects ₹1 trn investment in food processing sector

World Food India 2025 is set to draw over Rs 1 trillion in investments, with Reliance, Coca-Cola, Amul and Olam Foods signing MoUs worth Rs 75,000 crore on the opening day

GST cut will give impetus to demand: Tata Consumer's Sunil D'Souza

Tata Consumer MD Sunil D'Souza says GST cuts and increased government spending will put more money in consumers' hands, boosting demand and driving long-term growth

Forevermark opens 1st flagship store in Delhi, plans 100 outlets by 2030

Forevermark targets metros and tier II cities with affordable luxury focus

9kt to free coins: Gold retailers craft offers to keep festival shine

With gold climbing past ₹1 lakh, jewellers balance budgets and tradition through discounts and exchanges

Coca Cola bottler SLMG eyes high single-digit growth despite tepid quarters

SLMG Beverages expects high single-digit growth in 2025 despite weak quarters, eyes Rs 9,000 crore revenue in FY26 and Rs 20,000 crore by FY32 amid expansion plans

JP Nadda meets Amar Colony retailers as new GST rate cuts take effect

JP Nadda visited Amar Colony market as new GST rates came into effect, urging retailers to pass on benefits to consumers and promote Swadeshi products this festive season

Race against time: Travel bookings to US spike after Trump's visa diktat

The US move to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000 triggered a surge in last-minute bookings to the States, though officials later clarified the rule applies only to new applicants

Govt eases GST price label rules, scraps mandatory advertisements

Businesses can skip re-stickering and use old stock until March 2026

IHCL wants to become 'superstar' of India's hospitality sector, eyes growth

The Tata group's hospitality arm recorded its 13th consecutive quarter of record performance in June this year, with a 19% increase in consolidated net profit (to ₹296 crore) and a 32%ump in revenue

FMCG companies can drive growth by leveraging brand equity: Report

Worldpanel by Numerator says FMCG firms must leverage brand equity to expand into high-growth categories and win new consumers

Ethnic wear brand Taneira expects 'really good' sales in festival season

Titan Company brand expects bridal lehengas and more wedding dates this year to help its growth plans

Prices of premium TV sets to go down 8%: Sony India MD Sunil Nayyar

Festival season demand to grow by 10% and TV prices come down by 7.8%