News for 'festival season stocking'

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Analysts expect firms to shift focus to online platforms to boost sales in these Covid-19-impacted times.

RIL earnings to set market tone, Bihar in focus

RIL earnings to set market tone, Bihar in focus

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The upbeat earnings from Reliance Industries will set the tone for the truncated week ahead

Carmakers stare at nearly 500,000 units of booking backlog

Carmakers stare at nearly 500,000 units of booking backlog

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of the peak festive season, India's passenger vehicle makers are staring at a cumulative order backlog of nearly 500,000 units as chip shortage continues to cripple production. The crisis is forcing companies to change their production plans frequently and take a call on the variants they can manufacture based on the availability of semiconductors. The booking numbers are not a true reflection of demand, said manufacturers.

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Builders bet on affordable homes as luxury sales dip, however, signs of revival after note ban and Rera are slowly visible

'This cycle will only break if a few high-profile issues 'bomb''

'This cycle will only break if a few high-profile issues 'bomb''

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'It really doesn't matter that investors getting allotments sell their IPO stock holdings on listing day because a new set of investors are entering.' 'This explains the continued rise in stock prices even after the first day of listing.'

April auto sales show impact of lockdowns: Report

April auto sales show impact of lockdowns: Report

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Auto sales in April have started showing the impact of lockdowns that has put the brakes on the recovery of the sector, a report said on Tuesday. With more states announcing lockdowns and some more OEMs expecting to go for maintenance shutdowns, as many as 50 per cent of the dealers are likely to be impacted by the move, it added. However, the full-year prospects remain positive if the COVID wave recedes in the April quarter and the vaccination drive goes as planned, brokerage firm Centrum said in the report.

Gold is selling at a premium for the first time since Budget

Gold is selling at a premium for the first time since Budget

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The yellow metal now trades at a 0.5 per cent premium over its landed cost, compared to a 4 per cent discount in mid-September because jewellers have voluntarily withdrawn the display of cash price from their website.

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, realty and auto witnessed heavy selling pressure ahead of the RBI Monetary policy which is scheduled on September 29.

Why December is the best month to buy a car

Why December is the best month to buy a car

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The offers mostly include free insurance, exchange bonus, and free accessories

Rupee ends flat; outlook positive

Rupee ends flat; outlook positive

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The partially convertible rupee closed at 61.31/32 per dollar, unchanged from its Tuesday close.

Sebi mulls keeping markets open on Budget day

Sebi mulls keeping markets open on Budget day

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The stock market historically exhibits volatility on Budget day.

FM to grill govt banks' chiefs on Tuesday

FM to grill govt banks' chiefs on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Meet to review progress on lending, impact of recent rate cuts and what is being done on NPAs, among other things

DeMo woes: Textile mills staring at a bleak future as sales slump

DeMo woes: Textile mills staring at a bleak future as sales slump

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Recovery seen in Q4, companies continue to focus on enhancing cash flow

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Automobile retail sales in India clocked best-ever performance last month aided by robust registrations across segments including passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, automobile dealer' body FADA said on Friday. The overall automobile retail sales rose by 26 per cent to 23,80,465 units last month, as compared with 18,93,647 units in November 2021. "November 2022 has clocked highest retails in the history of Indian automobile Industry with March'20 as an exception when retails were higher due to BS IV to BS VI transition," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) president Manish Raj Singhania said in a statement.

Planning to buy a house? Do it soon

Planning to buy a house? Do it soon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

If you are scouting for a property, finalise the deal within the next seven months and benefit from this measure, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

Coming soon: A revamped Maruti Ciaz with better mileage

Coming soon: A revamped Maruti Ciaz with better mileage

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

This is Maruti's first experiment with hybrid technology.

Importers seek stockholding exemption as pulses turn expensive

Importers seek stockholding exemption as pulses turn expensive

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The Centre has taken several measures such as creating a buffer stock of 40,000 tonnes and sale of imported pulses at cheaper rates to give relief to the common man.

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The maker of Pulsar and Discover reported a net profit of Rs 1,138.20 crore in the second quarter, compared to Rs 1,402.42 crore a year ago.

Sensex crosses 27K after 6 weeks, bluechips rule

Sensex crosses 27K after 6 weeks, bluechips rule

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Markets climb higher tracking global cues.

5 tips to nail your Christmas look

5 tips to nail your Christmas look

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Pick bright bold colours, stay sexy and win hearts.

How to be a smart online shopper?

How to be a smart online shopper?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

With festive season coming up, most online shopping portals are offering great discounts on almost all products like t shirts, shirts, tops, kurtis, accessories, furniture, gadgets, jewellery, home dcor and more. Out of all the sites that offer huge discounts, only a few are genuine. How do you ensure that you are getting the best deals online? Here are a few tips that will make you a smart online shopper.

Maruti Suzuki seeks better lending terms for dealers

Maruti Suzuki seeks better lending terms for dealers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Lenders have become worried as some dealers were not using the money provided to them for car financing.

How jewellery business has changed post GST

How jewellery business has changed post GST

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Now, in many cases, they give no old jewellery but the bills they get show gold as provided by them, the jeweller's making charge and the GST on that.

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sensex ends steady, but posts weekly loss

Sensex ends steady, but posts weekly loss

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The NSE Nifty ended up 19.65 points, or 0.20 per cent, at 9,788.60 after shuttling between 9,854 and 9,775.35 during the day.

At Rs 60 a kg, onion makes Mumbai cry

At Rs 60 a kg, onion makes Mumbai cry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Onion has become costlier by over 33 per cent in the last one week and over 70 per cent in September so far, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Large number of buyers has put purchases on hold because of a combination of factors, including high fuel prices, higher insurance cost, and firm interest rates.

Essential goods' prices under govt watch

Essential goods' prices under govt watch

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

PMO being sent daily updates on food cost situation in four major metropolitan cities to ensure no unusual flare-up.

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The challenges of transition to stricter emission norm BS-VI from BS-IV and compliance to new safety norms thereby making vehicles costlier are lurking around the sector.

Why prices of pulses hit the roof in October

Why prices of pulses hit the roof in October

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The Centre has decided to create a buffer stock of 350,000 tonnes.

Did Sitharaman overrule bankers on loan 'mela'?

Did Sitharaman overrule bankers on loan 'mela'?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

PSB chiefs tried to argue that liquidity is in surplus in the system and the problem was related to lack of demand in the economy, instead of banks' reluctance to lend, but 'the FM said it is a perception issue that loan is not available, which we need to dispel,', reports Somesh Jha.

The economy is shining but India needs to treat few dark spots

The economy is shining but India needs to treat few dark spots

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Across the board, demand would appear to be slacker than it should be if we are headed for a healthy recovery.

Sensex gets expensive for fourth straight year

Sensex gets expensive for fourth straight year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Longest period of price-earnings expansion in the index since 1996

RIP Nano!

RIP Nano!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The entry level car, brainchild of Ratan Tata who envisaged giving a safer and affordable alternative to families riding on two-wheelers, received lacklustre response from the Indian consumer. Tata Motors to bid adieu to Nano from April 2020.

Markets tumble on Fed comments; Bihar exit polls eyed

Markets tumble on Fed comments; Bihar exit polls eyed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Markets end in red; bluechips struggle to keep pace.

Gold jewellery exports likely to dip by 50% in FY14

Gold jewellery exports likely to dip by 50% in FY14

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Gold jewellery exports may decline by about 50 per cent in this financial year from last year after government restrictions reduced the availability of raw material, Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi said.

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Pessimism largely emanates from the fact that the volume outlook for FY20 isn't encouraging at the moment.

Investors must stay positive amidst the gloom

Investors must stay positive amidst the gloom

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Investors must be prepared to believe that things will get better eventually, no matter how bad the current situation may look. If you don't possess this optimism, you will not possess the courage to invest and if you don't invest, you don't give yourself any chance to get wealthy, says Devangshu Datta.

Cash crunch: The 9 sectors that are most adversely affected

Cash crunch: The 9 sectors that are most adversely affected

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

These sectors are seeing a marked slowdown, as consumers are postponing purchase decisions amid uncertainty and severe cash crunch, report Ram Prasad Sahu, Sheetal Agarwal & Ujjval Jauhari from Mumbai.