Page 17 - Festive Season

HDFC Bank launches Festive Treats 3.0 with over 10,000 offers

The private sector lender has partnered with over 10,000 merchants across more than 100 locations

Coal supply debate heats up ahead of festival season power demand

Since September 1, the number of power plants with less than eight days of coal has increased to 104, from 79

Clothing & accessories to home appliances, a digital festive season's here

An on-device survey of 2,500 Indian mobile users over Inmobi Pulse

Festive season buying: Budget and safety rule consumer mindset, says survey

The LocalCircles study finds spike in the number of consumers planning to make discretionary purchases between May and now

Amazon scales up India network to speed up deliveries in 15,500 pin codes

Ahead of festive season, firm has been investing in speed with expansion of its one-day, same day and sub-same day network. Customers have access to 200 mn products across categories

Govt expands ECLGS coverage ahead of festive season, economic upturn

The ECLG scheme will now end on March 31, 2022 or till guarantees for Rs 4.5 trn are issued, whichever is earlier. However, loans under the scheme can be disbursed till June 30

Jewellers sell Rs 100 gold online in the festive season warm-up

The jewellers have launched the offers just as the festive season begins, when gold demand peaks

SBI Card to start three-day festive cashback offer from October 3

The offerings are not restricted to just one or two e-commerce portals, the credit card issuer said

Flipkart Wholesale expands into general merchandise ahead of festive season

Flipkart Wholesale competes with players such as Udaan, Amazon and Reliance's JioMart

71% Amazon sellers expect recovery of business during festive season: Study

98% sellers say tech adoption has helped their business, according to a survey by Amazon to gauge expectations of SMBs selling on its India marketplace

Consumer durable makers expect double-digit growth during festive season

The consumer durable industry is expecting double-digit growth in the festive season sales this year, despite inflationary pressure on inputs that led to price hike twice in the year

Housing demand to rise on SBI's decision to offer loan at 6.7%: Realtors

India's residential property market is expected to witness a strong consumer demand during the festival season with various banks

The Morning Show, Ep 4: Festive Season, GST Cess, Third Wave of Covid

Will consumers have to continue paying GST cess beyond July 2022? What will the Covid third wave be like? Will consumption stocks zoom amid festive cheer? Listen to this podcast to know more

Aug retail sales touch 88% of pre-pandemic level on festive demand: Survey

Helped by festive demand, retail sales improved in August and reached 88 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels, a survey said on Wednesday.

Onion prices likely to remain at higher trajectory this festive season

The onion prices are expected to remain at a higher trajectory during October-November, as erratic monsoon may lead to an eventual delay in harvest, according to a report by Crisil Research

Deals or distress: Realtors expect 25-30% jump in sales this festive season

Home sales grew 67 per cent in the first half of 2021 due to growth in markets like Pune and Mumbai

Digital, co-lending to drive credit business this festive season

The RBI had revised norms last year to bring clarity in risk sharing and credit underwriting in co-lending tie-ups

Deals or distress: Consumer goods makers bet on bumper festive sales

Robust growth expected despite shortage of components and the threat of a third wave of Covid-19 pandemic

Chip shortage may spoil the party for carmakers this festive season

Once the festive season is in full cry, the wait may be extended to six to nine months, and even spill over to the next calendar year, say auto dealers

Eye on retail, SME credit as public sector banks prepare for festivals

Banks to ramp up efforts during outreach programme