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Made-in-India boost: Diwali sales skyrocket to record ₹5.4 trillion

GST 2.0, local goods drove demand, says trade body

Tracking Diwali lights: High footfall boosts sales across categories

High footfall boosts sales across apparel, electronics, decor - and green crackers

Bullion over bling: Dhanteras buyers rush for coins, bars as gold soars

In Mumbai's bustling jewellery district, stores are packed, with many customers coming in to buy or book gold and silver coins and bars as both festival and investment purchases

Reliance Retail Q2FY26 results: Net profit rises 17% to ₹3,439 crore

Revenue from operations stood at Rs 79,128 crore, up 19%

Aditya Birla Group in the midst of the next phase of strategic move: Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla said the group is tilting its portfolio towards scale, agility, and consumer-centric ventures while redefining India's luxury retail experience

India has long history, interest in craftsmanship: Galeries Lafayette

The Parisian luxury retailer's flagship in Mumbai will mark its India debut, bringing over 200 global brands under one roof

India at centre of LG Electronics' Global South strategy: CEO William Cho

LG Electronics India debuts on NSE with 48% surge, advancing Make in India, R&D growth, and a new chapter in the global south strategy

Avenue Supermarts net profit increased 4% in Q2FY26 to Rs 684.85crore

The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) in the quarter stood at Rs 1,214 crore, as compared to Rs 1,094 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last year

Sachin Tendulkar launches sportswear and athleisure brand TEN x YOU

The Bengaluru-based brand offers cricket-specific footwear and lifestyle apparel, marking the cricket legend's foray into India's booming athleisure market

Festival boost: Samsung India premium smartphones log record sales

The brand reports record smartphone and TV sales during Navratri and Dussehra, driven by GST rate cuts, festive offers, and rising demand for premium AI devices

FMCG companies indicate mid single-digit revenue growth in second quarter

FMCG majors expect moderate Q2 growth as GST rate cuts and inventory liquidation affect sales; Marico bucks trend with strong pricing-led performance

Titan expects good Q3 show in jewellery business despite high base

Ajoy Chawla said that he hopes buyer growth will be better this festive season, coupled with the wedding season that follows

Marico's India business to see high single-digit volume growth in Q2

It also said that consolidated revenue growth on a year-on-year basis will touch the thirties on the back of pricing interventions and mix improvement, which will help Marico close the first half

LG India seeks ₹77,400 cr valuation with ₹11,607 cr IPO opening Oct 7

LG Electronics India has fixed a price band of Rs 1,080-1,140 per share for its IPO, aiming for a Rs 77,400 cr valuation through a ₹11,607 cr offer-for-sale

Q2 results preview: Destocking prior to GST 2.0 may impact FMCG sales

FMCG companies face muted sales in July-September as distributors slow purchases ahead of GST-driven MRP cuts, with Hindustan Unilever citing a short-term impact

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

Consumers held back purchases as they waited for new GST rates

Samsung India launches AI Home, sees growing demand for its appliances

The company last year launched Bespoke AI, its range of artificial intelligence appliances

40% GST slab: Cess backlog hits cigarette, aerated drink distributors

Federation writes to FinMin, says 40% GST move straining liquidity

OM System re-enters India, eyes top 5 market spot in next 5 years

OM System, formerly Olympus Cameras, has re-entered India with its cameras and lenses portfolio, targeting leadership in outdoor photography and aiming to rank among top 5 markets

FMCG firms may shift to new GST regime without changing current price tag

The govt could allow discounts to be reflected in the invoice during the transition