Page 2 - Festive Season

Bollywood glamour drives surge in beauty sales this Karwa Chauth

Beauty brands like Sugar, Renee, and Shoppers Stop see festive spikes as Bollywood's portrayal of Karwa Chauth inspires demand for red lipsticks and makeup

Titan strikes gold this festival season with strong jewellery sales growth

P N Gadgil Jewellers too put up a strong show, with its retail segment growing 29 per cent in Q2 FY26. This was driven by healthy store-level performance and festive season sales

Festival cheer: Gifting platforms unwrap 50% growth on quick commerce

From cakes and curated hampers to flowers and chocolates, qcom is rewriting the rules of festival gifting

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

Dussehra rush pushes Telangana liquor sales to record ₹1,000 cr in 4 days

Telangana liquor sales surged ahead of Dussehra, with ₹260 crore on September 28, ₹279 crore on September 29, ₹301 crore on September 30 and ₹320 crore on October 1 lifted by shops

Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central govt employees, pensioners

Union Cabinet approves 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance and Relief for central government employees and pensioners, effective July 1, 2025, benefitting 118 lakh people

GST cut drives ecom infra push in smaller cities amid quick delivery boom

Platforms expand infrastructure to smaller cities as GST reforms and instant delivery reshape retail landscape.

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%

Auto sales set for strong September; analysts bet on Maruti, M&M, TVS Motor

September auto sales expectations: Analysts cite the start of festive sales from September 22, improved finance availability, dealer inventory build-up, and positive rural sentiment as key drivers.

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

Consumers held back purchases as they waited for new GST rates

Quick commerce firms roll out festive incentives for delivery partners

Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart plan higher payouts and bonuses during Navratri to retain riders and expand fleets amid peak festive demand

Amazon festival sale clocks record 380 million visits in 48 hours

Amazon's Great Indian Festival saw 380 million visits in 48 hours, led by tier 2-3 demand, GST savings, premium product sales and record participation from SMB sellers

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

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

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

Car dealers take ₹2.5K cr cess blow, turn to original equipment makers

Industry estimates impact for every dealer at ₹3-5 crore

Allcargo Gati scales up warehousing capacity to tap festival-season demand

Express distribution and supply chain management company Allcargo Gati Ltd on Tuesday said it has scaled up its warehousing space capacity by 2.77 sq ft and manpower by 30 per cent to cater to the potential festive season surge in shipments. The company expects around 20-40 per cent growth in demand driven by the boom in e-commerce, quick-commerce, and overall consumption during the festive period. The recent GST revision is proving to be beneficial for express logistics players by bringing greater cost efficiency and smoother operations, which in turn translates into more competitive pricing and faster deliveries for customers, it said. To manage the sharp rise in volumes, Allcargo Gati said it has expanded warehousing capacity with an additional 40,000 sq ft in Bengaluru, 17,000 sq ft in Kolkata, and 70,0001,00,000 sq ft in Chennai with further plans to add 1,20,000 sq ft in Kolkata. These strategically located facilities are designed to support the festive demand and ensure fast

Ola Electric aims to halve delivery timelines ahead of festive season

Ola Electric is gearing up for the festive season with an aggressive production and inventory push, aiming to slash vehicle delivery timelines by more than half, from the current handover period of 12-14 days, sources said. Reducing delivery timelines and improved handover experience have been identified as a key priority for the company this season. The company is working to ensure customers do not face the long waiting periods seen in earlier cycles. "The festive season is critical, and delivery speed will be the differentiator," a source said. Over the past few quarters, Ola has steadily shifted from a discount-driven industry playbook to a model anchored in profitability and sustainable growth. While rivals are expected to continue offering deep festive discounts of 10-12 per cent, often at the cost of burning cash, the company has stayed consistent with its focus on improving EBITDA margins. Ola Electric has sold over one million vehicles, nearly double of its closest rival

Diwali lineup: Fewer superstars, more sequels and big franchises

Diwali releases reflect the the new face of the movie business - fewer stars and more sequels and franchises

Desist from spending on festival gifts, Finance Ministry tells CPSEs

The Finance Ministry has asked CPSEs to discontinue the practice of spending on Diwali and festive gifts to ensure judicious utilisation of public resources and fiscal discipline

Flipkart Marketplace sees 25% rise in sellers ahead of festive season

Flipkart Marketplace has recorded 25-30% growth in sellers over six months, aided by AI tools, simplified GST compliance and expanded fulfilment ahead of the festive season