Page 2 - Festive Season

Sweet, sleek, sustainable: India Inc's Diwali gifts get thoughtful

From sweet offerings such as biscoff Mathura peda or medjoul dates to utilitarian choices like handcrafted brass articles or multipurpose travel kits, this year's hampers are unconventional

K Rammohan Naidu asks airlines to ensure reasonable fares in festive season

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Friday held a review meeting with officials of airlines to assess their operational and technical performance, and asked them to keep airfares at reasonable levels during the festive season. Representatives of Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Alliance Air, Fly91, FlyBig and IndiaOne Air, among others, participated in the meeting. They presented their performance metrics, including action taken reports on security incidents and passenger grievances, according to an official release. During the meeting with the airline representatives that went on for more than five hours, Naidu emphasised that they should strictly adhere to safety protocols. The periodic meeting also came against the backdrop of two incidents involving Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Naidu asked airlines to adopt best practices in passenger convenience and service quality. "Detailed discussions were held with each airline on identifying ...

One in three Indians duped by festive scams as AI, deepfake frauds surge

Nearly one in three Indians has faced festive season fraud as AI-powered scams, deepfake celebrity endorsements, and phishing cons target Diwali shoppers

E-way bill generation hits record high in September, shows GSTN data

According to experts, the surge in e-way bill volumes reflects a pick-up in goods movement ahead of the 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