Page 24 - Festive Season

Durables firms prepare for Dussehra-Diwali amid slow economic recovery

Over a third of durable sales happens in the festive season, with companies setting themselves up for the season from Aug-Sept, pushing their products into trade and lining up their festive campaigns

Suzuki Motor ups stake in Maruti to 56.37%, buys 284,322 equity shares

Prior to the transaction, Suzuki held a 56.28 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki

Developers and lenders tap need for owned homes amid festive season

Discounts, virtual tours, flexible payment options--players pulling out all stops

No freebies, cash discounts to cheer car buyers this festive season

Auto majors focus on finance schemes, enhanced digital experience instead

Top headlines: Q1 earnings shrink, telcos await SC verdict on AGR and more

From auto firms planning new launches for festive season, Rajnath Singh banning import of defence items to telcos awaiting SC response of AGR dues, here are the top ness of the day

Amazon to add 10 fulfilment centres to India network before festive season

Also plans to expand seven existing buildings, says move likely to create thousands of jobs with competitive pay

Realty developers hopeful about festive season after slew of govt reforms

According to major real estate players, there has been a sharp increase in enquiries over the past few weeks

Buying a car? Enjoy attractive festive-season discounts in December

But if you delay purchase to the new year, you will get a higher value on resale

Australia central bank keeps cash rate at 0.75% despite doubt over spending

The impact is likely to be felt in the retail sector, which over the past decade has seen a weakening during the traditional busy period over Christmas.

Commercial vehicle makers unlikely to see festive cheer in October sales

Weighed down by an economic slowdown and increase in axle load - 30% additional capacity - major CV companies are expected to report a decline of around 20% in sales volumes in October 2019

PM's Diwali gift to the economy

India should quickly implement these reforms to revive the lost export momentum and spur high, inclusive growth to create jobs.

Q4 revenue likely to take a hit over extended festive season: Amazon

For the fourth quarter ending in December 31, Amazon said it was expecting its net sales to be between $80 billion and $86.5 billion

Only minor Diwali revival for auto sector, expect no fireworks, say experts

At present, the auto industry is facing a severe demand slowdown on account of high GST rates, farm distress, stagnant wages and liquidity constraints

Read the fine print in the warranty when buying a gadget this Diwali

Warranties are cleverly worded, and many repairs and replacements will be at the company's discretion. If the warranty doesn't mention product replacement, it is subject to various conditions

Paytm Gold aiming for threefold growth in sales this festive season

According to the company, within two years of its launch, Paytm Gold has become India's largest platform for savings in digital gold

Demand for cash this festive season prevails over economic slowdown

The demand for currencies rose in the eastern India, where Durga Puja is a major festival

Sale of durable products yet to pick up beyond major urban conglomerates

While the end of the current festival season is less than a fortnight, most large-scale manufacturers are yet to register healthy growth in primary sales

Crucial Diwali for jewellers: Will consumers lift demand for the industry?

If this Diwali season fails, the jewellery industry is expected to face huge losses

Mercedes-Benz delivers over 200 cars in a day amid festive season sales

The models delivered included C and E class sedans as well as sports utility vehicles such as GLC and GLE, among others

New Amazon Prime sign-ups show users value convenience: Amit Agarwal

Agarwal says embracing technology and not complaining is the way forward.