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Diwali cheer for auto, durable makers as need for convenience drives sales

While retailers, manufacturers said that sales growth has been in double-digits for home and kitchen appliances during the Diwali period this year, car dealers say some models have stocked out

Voltas impresses street, scores over peers with strong show in Sep quarter

Better than expected performance, market share gains in room ACs improve earnings outlook

Rush for premium appliances fires up festival shopping despite downturn

Industry leaders are hoping that the extraordinary festival demand for premium products would translate into a sharp rebound that stays on

Cost controls power Orient Electric's six-fold jump in quarterly profit

The electrical appliances maker posted a net profit of about Rs 32 crore, while expenses fell nearly 9 per cent

Appliance sales up 30% in festive season; e-commerce contribution rises

Appliances and consumer electronics companies have reported high double-digit growth in sales during this Navratri season

Only 25% aware of energy efficient appliances in India, shows data

The report also pointed out shortcomings in the awareness programmes organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Festival boost: Home appliance makers look to regain some lost ground

CG Consumer among top picks because of increased demand for home and kitchen gadgets; Voltas preferred among AC makers

Samsung eyes opportunity as pandemic ignites demand for home appliances

In particular, consumers have been willing to splurge on products that make their homes cleaner

Appliances, apparel push US retail sales up 1.2%; but slowdown likely

Sales at retail stores and restaurants have now risen for three straight months, after plunges in March and April, when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralysed the economy

The new essentials: A peek at best-selling vacuum cleaners and dishwashers

It is no wonder that gadgets that can help ease the pressure are in hot demand

Spruce up your castle as you stay home-bound in the times of Covid-19

Spend on home improvement as the lockdown forces you to stay indoors; Here are some devices and gadgets that help achieve both better quality of life and self-sufficiency

Home appliances remain immune to Covid, lockdown relaxation boosts demand

28% consumers keen on buying home appliances, while other discretionary spending is on hold, says Nielsen survey

Crompton Consumer: Cost control, market share gains lend comfort

With products less discretionary and seasonal in nature, company's growth could see faster recovery, say analysts

Flipkart, Snapdeal leverage technology to reach red, orange, green zones

At the e-commerce giant Flipkart, the teams first prioritised the areas and regions as per essential delivery guidelines by the government and then scaled it across cities

Voltas Beko betting on product development to tide over Covid-19 lockdown

A 50:50 joint venture between the Tata-group-owned Voltas and Arcelik, a Turkey-based home appliances company, Voltas Beko offers refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and microwave ovens

Dishwasher: A must-have gadget in the kitchen when the party is over

The appliance is a suitable replacement for the housemaid in times of the Covid 19 crisis, not just for convenience and but also for hygiene and efficiency

Voltas Beko eyes 2.5 mn home appliances by 2025 from Sanand facility

Under the JV, while Beko will bring in its strong research and development as well as global sourcing capabilities, Voltas will contribute in terms of its local branding and distribution strength

Budget 2020: Appliances, consumer electronics sector seeks tax relief, sops

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for financial year 2020-21 on February 1.

Home is where the hearth is: Snuggling by the fireplace on a winter night

Nothing like the warmth of the fireplace when the mercury plummets and the sun plays truant. There are several options in the market from wood-fired ones to those run on biofuels

Kitchen appliances maker TTK Prestige aims to double turnover in 5 years

Besides, TTK Prestige has plans to expand its distribution network further and expects higher sales from fast-growing online channels.