Page 2 - Diwali Shopping

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Diwali orders for Sivakasi firecracker units not enough to lift spirits

Prohibition on use of chemical adds to pain of ban on firecrackers; industry appeals to Supreme Court for relief

Delhi traders urge buyers to return to markets for Diwali shopping

Attractive discount schemes, lucky draws, selfie points and food stalls, markets in the national capital are trying every trick in the book to bring back buyers this Diwali. Markets across the city have been decked up with bright lights, while traders are running campaigns on social media to urge people to visit instead of shopping online, a traders' organisation said. The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) Chairman Brijesh Goyal and President Subhash Khandelwal urged consumers to visit markets with their families. "Bring back the radiance to the markets, light the lamp of enthusiasm in the city markets. Avoid online shopping. The fun of shopping is at the shop, not on the screen," Goyal said. Selfie points and food kiosks have been set up, discount schemes and lucky draw coupons introduced to attract customers to the markets, Goyal said. The CTI is also appealing to shoppers through Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp, urging them to go to the markets instead of relying on e-commerce

Buyers splurge as Diwali shopping makes grand return after Covid lull

It is the season of lights, parties and gifts. And this Diwali, after a two-year pandemic-induced lull, people are thronging the markets to grab the perfect gift for their loved ones and keep the ritual of exchanging goodies alive. This season, shoppers are once again contending with the problem of plenty, be it in deals or offerings, which has bewildered even the most seasoned buyer. This was why Vandana Thapa, a homemaker in her 40s, played it safe and bought a mixed-bag of sorts, including electronics, home accessories to 'tried and tasted' mithai, to satiate her annual festival shopping cravings. Her laundry list of items includes a bar cabinet for her brother, phone for her father, home decor items for colleagues and sweet boxes for her house help. According to industry experts, even though gourmet hampers, home furniture and accessories, such as chic candle stands or crockery, and sweets are in huge demand, electronic devices, including mobile phones and smart wearables, rema

Diwali 2022: Dhanteras likely to see bumper demand for jewellery

Industry captains expect a 15-20% increase in demand over last year's high base

Traffic snarls witnessed in several parts of Delhi as Diwali shopping peaks

Traffic snarls were seen in several parts of the city as people thronged markets on Friday to make purchases ahead of Diwali. According to the police, they received over 40 calls about traffic congestion in various parts of the national capital. Calls were received from Dhaula Kuan, Khajuri Khas, Raghubir Nagar, Naraina flyover, Mangolpuri, Palam, Dwarka, Kanjhawala, Karala, an official said. Sakshi Mahajan, who was commuting from Sarojini Nagar to central Delhi, said, "The traffic movement was very slow. There were many vehicles on the road. It took me one hour to reach the destination in central Delhi." A video was circulated on social media in which Sarhaul border at Delhi-Gurugram expressway was seen choked with vehicles. An ambulance was also seen stuck in the traffic. Commuters also took to Twitter to inform about traffic congestion across the city. A commuter said there was a massive traffic jam from Chandaki Ram Akhada to Majnu-ka-Tilla. Traffic snarls were also reported

Big ticket items driving growth in consumer durables this festive season

Televisions, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, washing machines are expected to drive the growth of the consumer durable industry during this festival season

Influencers, messaging, videos, AR key to wooing 2022 Diwali shopper: Meta

The report highlights that 93% of Diwali shoppers are likely to try a new brand in the holiday season, 80% now discover new brands or products online

Retail ecosytem gets ready to capitalise on $9 bn festive sales opportunity

Festive season sales: Everyone, from sale point to back-end support services provider, is gearing up to grab its share of the pie

PM Narendra Modi asks people to buy local products this festive season

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to people that along with 'vocal for local', they should promote 'local for Diwali' big time and buy local products this festival season

High street rules Diwali shopping as consumers step out cautiously

Buyers cautiously stepping out, not seen spending much on apparel

The big Diwali shopping season wasn't all that big this year, says BofAML

The report said about 70 per cent of retailers suggested revenues were lower year-on-year

Shopkeepers glum with subdued Diwali sales as consumers fail to get festive

Retailers of mobile handsets have been the biggest casualty of the Indian consumer's growing love affair with online shopping

Gave car keys to 600 customers across markets on Dhanteras, says Mercedes

German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz on Saturday announced opening of booking for its all-new SUV GLE, which is expected to be launched in India early next year

In pics: Eight images that capture India's festive mood before Diwali

It's Diwali again and like every year it's about so many gifts to give, travelling home to meet loved ones, making 'rangoli' and shopping

Planning to buy jewellery on Dhanteras? Few suggestions to help you choose

From necklace to earrings, here are the top jewellery items you could consider buying this Dhanteras

Diwali shopping as market mood index

Activity in the corporate world is sending out a signal that things may not be too bad