festive season

India's festive period retail auto sales grow 12%: FADA

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said festive period sales from October 3 to November 13 came in at about 4.3 million units, compared to last year's 3.8 million units.

15 November 2024, 07:06 IST

India's festive period retail auto sales grow 12%: FADA

15 November 2024, 07:06 IST

E-commerce to see a 23% rise in festive sales year-on-year

A remarkable data point is that quick commerce is expected to contribute $1 billion in terms of gross merchandise value (GMV). The sales will largely be driven by demand for fashion, electronics, beauty and personal care products.

18 October 2024, 02:58 IST

E-commerce to see a 23% rise in festive sales year-on-year

18 October 2024, 02:58 IST

UP gets Rs 31,962 crore advance instalment of tax devolution from Centre, largest among all states

According to an official statement, the central government's allocation is intended to bolster the economic stability of the states ahead of the festive season.

10 October 2024, 20:59 IST

UP gets Rs 31,962 crore advance instalment of tax devolution from Centre, largest among all states

10 October 2024, 20:59 IST

E-comm volumes show healthy festive season rise so far

As festival season kicked in, categories like home decor, travel accessories, and electronics and gaming accessories recorded more than a 100% jump in order volumes during this period, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis.

08 October 2024, 23:34 IST

E-comm volumes show healthy festive season rise so far

08 October 2024, 23:34 IST

How Urban India will shop during Festive Season 2024

Interestingly, the survey also found despite the cheer in the e-commerce fraternity over prospects the upcoming season holds, most - 70 per cent - of the respondents showed a preference to shop physically in brick-and-mortar stores.

25 September 2024, 16:54 IST

How Urban India will shop during Festive Season 2024

25 September 2024, 16:54 IST

75% consumers seen shopping online, this festival season

According to a report offering festive insight by the logistics provider Delhivery, the metro cities are predictably leading the brigade, with Bengaluru topping the list, followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai.

14 September 2024, 01:25 IST

75% consumers seen shopping online, this festival season

14 September 2024, 01:25 IST

Gifts delivered within minutes! Quick commerce platforms to partner with FMCG brands for festive season

The 10-30-minute delivery companies are also rapidly expanding their portfolio and taking rapid and scheduled deliveries to newer locations.

12 September 2024, 15:47 IST

Gifts delivered within minutes! Quick commerce platforms to partner with FMCG brands for festive season

12 September 2024, 15:47 IST

India's gold duty cut likely to spark buying spree during festivals

Higher demand in the world's second-largest gold consumer could support a rally in global prices, which hit a record high last week.

26 August 2024, 07:29 IST

India's gold duty cut likely to spark buying spree during festivals

26 August 2024, 07:29 IST

Southern Railway to run special trains to clear Deepavali rush

The railways will also operate festival special trains on special fare -- express services for three round trips between Tambaram-Mangaluru Junction-Tambaram.

08 November 2023, 09:32 IST

Southern Railway to run special trains to clear Deepavali rush

08 November 2023, 09:32 IST

Indians splurge big on festive season sales, buoying economy

India’s festive season usually runs for several weeks until the Hindu religious holiday of Diwali — which takes place on Nov 12 this year — with millions of Indians often binging on food, gifts and home improvements.

02 November 2023, 05:05 IST

Indians splurge big on festive season sales, buoying economy

02 November 2023, 05:05 IST