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Samvat 2082 top stock picks; Bajaj Fin, Swiggy, 8 others can gain up to 44%

Stocks to buy for Diwali 2025: Bajaj Finance, Adani Power, Swiggy, SAIL, MRPL among 10 stocks that can rally up to 44% as per charts in Samvat 2082; here's a detailed outlook.

Air India Express brings limited-edition Diwali 'Gourmair' meals on flights

Air India Express' in-flight 'Gourmair' dining menu brings together the best of regional and global hot meals, lite bites, and innovative desserts

Muhurat trading: Five-year trend shows festive optimism; will it continue?

Muhurat trading 2025: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will conduct a special Muhurat trading session this year on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to mark the festival of Diwali

Diwali travel demand sets the tone for year-end holiday rush, high fares

Domestic and overseas travel surge 20-30% as Indians book flights and hotels early, with Goa, Varanasi, and Thailand topping demand charts

Diwali 2025 guilt-free eating guide: How to relish festive treats mindfully

This Diwali, indulge without the guilt. Experts share simple food swaps, mindful eating tricks, and realistic ways to enjoy festive treats while keeping your health goals intact

Healthy Diwali gifts: From dry fruits to air purifiers, what's worth it

From organic hampers and sugar-free sweets to wearable health tech, wellness is the new gifting buzzword as experts explain what truly helps and what's just clever marketing

India is well-placed to outpace other EMs: Amar Ambani, YES Securities

Just as domestic investors aren't married to one stock forever, foreign investors too assess all markets and make tactical shifts, says Ambani

Traders, RWAs welcome SC nod for green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

Traders and residents' welfare associations on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's order permitting the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, and urged the authorities to ensure strict enforcement to prevent any misuse. Paramjeet Singh Pamma, chairperson of the Sadar Bazaar Traders Association, said the decision has brought relief to shopkeepers ahead of Diwali. "We are happy that the court has given this relaxation. It will help revive business activity during the festive season and attract more buyers to the markets," he said. Some traders said they are awaiting further clarification from the authorities on the modalities for sale and licensing of firecrackers to avoid confusion before the festive period. In a significant relaxation ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during the festival, subject to specific conditions. The court said that use of green crackers will be .

Delhi roads gridlocked ahead of Diwali, commuters face massive jams

As Delhi gears up for Diwali, city's roads turned into a gridlock on Wednesday with heavy congestion reported from many parts of the city, leaving commuters stuck for hours. Long snarls were reported in central, south, east, northwest, outer and outernorth Delhi, with several stretches witnessing bumper-to-bumper traffic for over half an hour. "The heavy traffic is a result of the festive rush and people returning back to the city for the holidays," a senior police officer said. Several commuters shared pictures of traffic jams on social media platforms. Complaints poured from people stuck for hours as the festive rush combined with office-hour movement brought the capital to a crawl. "Delhi's traffic is unbelievable, I've been stuck on Wazirabad Road for the past 37 minutes!" a netizen posted. "Every road in south Delhi is jammed today. Driving virtually on first gear for an hour now," another wrote. A commuter heading to Gurugram said they had to postpone a meeting three times

Supreme Court allows limited green cracker use in Delhi for Diwali

This Diwali, Delhi residents may burst them from 6 pm to 10 pm under strict conditions

Diwali 2025 Weather: IMD predicts heavy rains for several states, know more

Thunderstorms with lightning are likely in Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh between October 14 and 17, coinciding with the Diwali festivities

Diwali 2025: BSE, GE Vernova surged over 60% in each of last 3 Samvat years

BSE and GE Vernova T&D India are the only two stocks from Nifty 500 to have logged consistent gains in excess of 67% in each of the last three Samvat years; here's what to expect next.

Diwali Holidays 2025: Schools across India to break for holidays; list here

As Diwali approaches, several states have announced school holidays. Along with the festive break, here's a look at where schools will stay closed starting October 13, 2025.

Firecracker ban in balance: How Delhi plans to manage Diwali pollution | Green firecrackers

With Diwali just days away, Delhi stands divided between tradition and clean air. As the Supreme Court weighs lifting the ban on green firecrackers, the Delhi government gears up with enforcement team

When is Diwali 2025? Complete list of five festive days, their significance

2025 Deepawali or Diwali is among the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated worldwide. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it will be observed on Oct 20, 2025 along with five days of festivities

Gold or stocks? This Diwali, what's the better bet? | Investment Tips | Gold vs equity

As Diwali approaches, investors once again face a classic festive dilemma: whether to buy gold or invest in stocks.

California becomes third US state to declare Diwali an official holiday

Pennsylvania was the first US state to declare Diwali a statewide holiday in 2024, with Connecticut following suit earlier this year

SpiceJet launches daily non-stop Diwali flights from Ayodhya to 4 cities

Flights from Mumbai are also under consideration to further enhance connectivity during the upcoming festive and winter season

Tamil Nadu to deliver ration at doorsteps on Oct 6, 7, ahead of Diwali

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced that it will deliver essential commodities under the Public Distribution System directly to the homes of senior citizen and differently-abled family cardholders on October 5 and 6 ahead of the Diwali festival which falls on October 20. This doorstep delivery would be done under the 'Thayumanavar' Scheme launched by Chief Minister M K Stalin in August. The distribution would be taken up simultaneously throughout the state, an official release here said. Senior citizens, aged over 70 years and differently abled family ration cardholders would be spared of the trouble of visiting the fair price shops in their neighbourhood and wait in queues to obtain their monthly ration. Vehicles from the FP shops would bring the essential commodities directly to the doorsteps of the beneficiaries and the PDS staff would use electronic weighing scales and e-POS machines for accurate and transparent distribution, it said. A total of 21.7 lakh cardholder

From calories to caring: Festival gifting takes a health-conscious turn

Gone are the days of boring mithai dabbas and dry fruits; gifts are increasingly being curated with an emphasis on wellness that goes with the receiver's personality and lifestyle