Page 9 - Festive Season

Gig hiring to soar by 20% in festive season, e-commerce may lead: Indeed

As festival season is about to begin, seasonal hiring is projected to surge by 20 per cent over last year, with the e-commerce industry leading the trend amid increased demand, according to the data by job site Indeed. The top gig roles that have been witnessing increased hiring are delivery executives, warehouse workers, logistics coordinators, in-store sales executives, and customer care executives, the data showed. Several industries are reporting a marked increase in demand for seasonal workers, with e-commerce leading the trend with a 35 per cent rise in demand, followed by logistics (15 per cent), retail (14 per cent), and quick commerce (11 per cent). "The festive season is a crucial period for businesses across India, and we're seeing a significant uptick in hiring for seasonal roles as companies prepare to meet heightened consumer demand. "The industries that are growing -- e-commerce, logistics, quick commerce -- are doing so because they're aligned with the needs and ...

Led by smaller cities, seasonal hiring to jump 20% this festive season

Seasonal jobs are short-term jobs taken up during a particular period of time. They may be part-time or full-time and typically last six months or less

Sweet revolution: Mithai gets a gourmet twist with luxury ingredients

Champagne-infused laddoos to gold-foiled barfi, artisanal brands are transforming traditional Indian sweets into high-end delicacies

Expect heavy discounts this festive season as companies clear excess stock

India's festive season, which stretches from Onam to Diwali and includes Navratri, Durga Puja, and Dussehra, is the country's largest consumption period, contributing to 20-30% of annual sales

Automotive players gear up for festive season with dealership expansion

Maruti Suzuki, India's leading car manufacturer, recently celebrated the inauguration of its 500th Nexa outlet

As India prepares for festivals, insurers have celebrations covered

State support for Dahi Handi to Durga Puja prompts organisers to strengthen assets and participants

Festival season sees airfare surge of 10-25% for major domestic routes

Airfares are rising for the festival season, with ticket prices up 10-15% for Diwali and 20-25% for flights to Kerala cities for Onam

From Tata Motor to Royal Enfield, automakers hit the gas on launches

Mahindra is coming up with Thar Roxx, and plans to reintroduce the iconic BSA Gold Star Bike

E-commerce firms focusing on quick deliveries this festival season

The e-commerce industry is poised for a 35 per cent surge in sales during the upcoming festive season, according to a TeamLease report

Festival season fuels temp hiring across industries, 700k new jobs expected

The festive season - which begins on August 19 with Raksha Bandhan through to Christmas and the New Year - is likely to see a boost in consumer spending, leading to a surge in temporary hires

V-Mart Q3 results: Profit rises 41.3% at Rs 28.23 cr, revenue up 14.4%

V-Mart Retail Ltd on Monday reported a 41.36 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 28.23 crore for the third quarter ended December 2023, helped by the festive season. It had reported a net profit of Rs 19.97 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by the value retailer. Its revenue from operations was up 14.43 per cent to Rs 889.05 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 776.88 crore in the corresponding quarter. "Good festive demand in the quarter helped increase footfalls by 23 per cent reflecting an improved consumer sentiment. Winter season was delayed and remained muted during the quarter. Working capital improved with a decrease in inventory by 12 per cent from last quarter," said an earning statement from the company. V Mart's total expenses were up 15.18 per cent to Rs 865.20 crore, up 15.18 per cent in the December quarter of FY24. Its revenue from retail trade was at Rs 872.04 and Rs 17.01 crore from digital market p

Nykaa Q3 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 16.19 cr on festive demand

The company's consolidated net profit rose 97% to 161.9 million rupees ($1.95 million) in the third quarter ended Dec. 31. It had posted a drop in net profit in three of its previous five quarters

Delhivery Q3 results: Logistics firm turns profitable, revenue jumps 21%

Consolidated profit for the three months ended Dec. 31 was Rs 11.71 crore ($1.41 million) compared with a loss of Rs196 crore a year earlier, the company said in an exchange filing

Blue Dart Express Q3 profit rises to Rs 888.9 mn on festive demand

Logistic companies have been grappling with increased competition, slow demand and volatile air turbine fuel (ATF) rates, which form a major part of their expenses

TVS Motor beats Q3 profit view on strong festive demand, sales up by 25%

Sales of motorcycles jumped about 20%, accounting for nearly half of the total business, while sales of less-expensive scooters surged 36.5%, boosting TVS' revenue by 26% to 82.45 billion rupees

Result preview: Subdued festival sales may reflect in Q3 retail numbers

The third quarter of the financial year typically witnesses higher sales since it coincides with the festival season

Credit card spending take 10% dip in Nov as festive season comes to end

Point of Sale (PoS) transactions increased to Rs 59,014.93 crore in November from Rs 57,774.35 crore in October

Retail automobile sales at new peak in Nov, car stocks loom large

3.8 mn weddings in Nov 23 and Dec 15 helped business, says dealers' association

Versuni witnesses great festival season with premium products driving sales

Taurani added that the festival season also reversed the post-Covid slowdown that the small appliances market was witnessing

Dining out to getting fit, Indians pumped life into experience economy

The insights are based on the purchasing trends and patterns from the two months leading up to Diwali