Akshara Srivastava

Bullion over bling: Dhanteras buyers rush for coins, bars as gold soars

In Mumbai's bustling jewellery district, stores are packed, with many customers coming in to buy or book gold and silver coins and bars as both festival and investment purchases

Gourmet mithai glitters this Diwali, some priced beyond Rs 1 lakh a kg

From gold-infused barfi to Biscoff peda, sweet-makers across India are reinventing traditional mithai with luxurious twists

FMCG set to turn the corner as GST 2.0 may boost spend, says report

According to the market researcher, rising commodity prices have led to a growing valley between volume and value growth

Nestle India Q2 profit falls 17%, revenue up 10.6% on strong volumes

Maggi, Nescafe, and e-commerce power double-digit growth

India ranks 6th globally in live branded residence projects: Report

The country also ranks tenth globally in the pipeline of upcoming branded residence projects, accounting for 2 per cent of future supply among 83 countries that were surveyed

Leela Hotels logs net profit of ₹74.7 crore, announces global foray

The Leela will require upfront capital ₹4,370 million for the 25 per cent stake, while private funds, managed by Brookfield, will acquire the balance 75 per cent stake

Italian fashion retailer OVS re-enters India, to open 5 stores by 2027

The store, spread across 9,000 sq ft, will be followed by another store in Mumbai by April next year.

Biba targets 15-20% annual growth as ethnic wear demand revives

Managing Director Sidharth Bindra says Biba has turned profitable since July and will expand rapidly, adding 100 stores next year amid rising festive demand

For growth, apparel brands bank on Gen Z's love for baggy pants and hoodies

Legacy apparel players are making bold fashion bets on GenZ with sub-brands, fast trends, and affordable fits as the segment reshapes India's retail landscape

Rains drag Q2 growth for hotels; festive, MICE demand to drive H2

An extended monsoon slowed Q2 occupancy for hospitality players, but brokerages expect a strong second half led by MICE, festive, and wedding demand

PepsiCo flags rising competition, slower growth in India beverage market

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta says weather and intensified competition have slowed India's beverage growth, though foods category remains resilient

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

Destination becomes the stay, content the compass for travellers: Report

A new Booking.com report shows 80% of Indian travellers now prefer to spend most of their time at hotels, driving a boom in experience-led stays and non-room revenues

GST rate cuts impact biz, Dabur likely to see mid-single digit growth in Q2

The maker of Real fruit juice said it faced "short-term moderation in sales" in the second quarter, adding that its operating profit will grow in line with the consolidated revenue

Exotic bags to sparkling shoes: Diwali turns into runway for luxury brands

From Jimmy Choo to Cartier, global luxury houses roll out glittering Diwali capsule collections and curated gift hampers across Delhi

Tourism in J&K, Ladakh struggling to recover after Pahalgam terror attack

Passenger traffic at Srinagar, Jammu, and Leh airports remains below last year's levels as terror attacks, floods, and bans hit the tourist season

'Nap'cations: A perfect getaway to sleep in is India's new travel trend

Several hotels and resorts have created packages to cater the demand

Ecom platforms under govt lens over extra charges for COD services

The minister added that a detailed investigation has been initiated and steps are being taken to scrutinise these platforms closely

Festival-season sales likely to hit record ₹4.75 trillion after GST relief

India's consumer economy witnessed its highest Navaratri sales in over a decade

Luxury jewellery brands tap into wider market with lower prices online

In August, fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee tied up with ecommerce platform Tata CLiQ Luxury to launch a digital boutique on the platform