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Mumbai, 19 November 2025: Tata CLiQ is hosting its annual and much-anticipated Black Friday Sale on Tata CLiQ Fashion, Tata CLiQ Luxury, and Tata CLiQ Palette from November 20 to November 30, 2025. With offers across a range of categories like apparel, accessories, beauty, eyewear, footwear, home, jewellery, watches, and more, this sale is the perfect time for consumers to upgrade their wardrobes and homes. Mr. Sumit Puri, Vice President - Marketing and Central Operations, Tata CLiQ, said, "The Black Friday Sale is our flagship holiday season sale event. From exciting offers to hidden rewards and exclusive deals, consumers can expect the unexpected this Black Friday sale on Tata CLiQ Fashion, Tata CLiQ Luxury, and Tata CLiQ Palette. We anticipate stronger growth compared to last year's sale event, with categories like winter wear and western wear in apparel, accessories, watches, and beauty leading the momentum. As we continue to expand our curation with must-have styles for the wedding and holiday season, we look forward to offering a seamless online shopping experience to our customers as they kick-start the holiday season celebrations" This Black Friday, explore curated pieces on Tata CLiQ Fashion which will be 50-85% off along with benefits such as extra coupon and free shipping*. Menswear brands like Levi's, Rare Rabbit, Spykar, and U.S. Polo Assn. are at a minimum 30-50% off, and womenswear brands like Forever New, Rareism, and Vero Moda are 30-50% off. In ethnic wear, Biba, Libas, and Varanga are a minimum 50-70% off. Adidas, Asics, Crocs, Puma, and Skechers in the footwear category are at a minimum 40-50% off. In addition, Bata, Hush Puppies, and Metro also have offers one can't miss. Jewellery from Giva, Malabar, P.N. Gadgil, and Rubans have offers. Timepieces from Guess, Fossil, Titan, and Timex are up to 40% off. The platform also has a curated assortment of Tissot timepieces, making it the best time to buy. Handbags from Aldo, Guess, Hidesign, and Lavie Luxe have exciting offers. In the eyewear category, Armani, Carrera, John Jacobs, and Oakley are up to 85% off. Decathlon too has offers on their wide range of product categories like running, cycling, football, swimming, trekking, and more. Get up to 25-70% off on brands like D'Decor, Prestige, and Wonderchef in the home category. Luggage from American Tourister, Skybags, and Tommy Hilfiger also have offers. Enjoy maxium savings on gadgets from Apple, OnePlus, REALME, Samsung, and Sony. On Tata CLiQ Palette, enjoy up to 60% off along with added benefits like extra coupon and free shipping* on the best of beauty, wellness, and fragrances. Skincare essentials like Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist are up to 30% off, and Cosrx and The Body Shop are up to 40% off. Lakme, Maybelline, Renee, and Revlon in the make-up section are up to 35-50% off. Haircare brands like L'Oréal Paris, Schwarzkopf Professional, Streax Professional, and Wella Professionals are up to 30-40% off. Fragrances from Ajmal, Guess, Jaguar, and Skinn by Titan are up to 30-65% off. Bath, body & hygiene brands like Kimirica, Nat Habit, Perfora, Salt Oral Care, The Body Shop, and The Love Company, are up to 20-50% off. Health and wellness products from GNC, Lifelong, Nakpro, Nutrabay, Pure Nutrition, and more are up to 35-80% off. In the luxury beauty segment, avail a flat 15% off on bestsellers along with complimentary gifts on Clinique and M.A.C. Dyson and Ikonic Professional in the tools section have offers as well. Tata CLiQ Palette is now available on the Tata CLiQ Fashion app. Tata CLiQ Luxury, India's premier luxury lifestyle platform, invites consumers to experience a world where every discovery feels unexpected yet unmistakably refined. This Black Friday Sale avail up to 50% off, along with added benefit like extra coupon on leading global and Indian brands. Menswear brands like Calvin Klein Jeans, Gant, Lacoste, and True Religion are up to 40-60% off while womenswear brands such as Forever New, Guess, and Tommy Hilfiger are up to 50% off. GANT and MAC Duggal also have offers. Calvin Klein Underwear, Guess, La Vie en Rose, and Mysthelle in the lingerie section have offers. In the footwear category, Cole Haan, New Balance, and Under Armour are up to 30-50% off. In addition, avail a flat 50% off on all styles from Aldo from 26 November to 02 December, 2025. Boss Kids, Choupette, Diesel Kids, and Moschino Kids in kidswear and Joie, Nuna, Silver Cross, and Stokke in the baby travel gear segment have irresistible offers. The Indiluxe section on Tata CLiQ Luxury features labels like Da Milano, Jaypore, Masaba, Saint G, and S&N by Shantanu & Nikhil that are up to 30-50% off. Timepieces from Earnshaw, Mathey Tissot, Michael Kors, and Versace are up to 50% off, while Maserati is at a flat 40% off. Also, the highest-spending shopper in this category stands a chance to win a Tourbillon timepiece from Earnshaw worth INR 3lacs. Aldo, Aspinal of London, Guess, and Mulberry are 30-50% off in accessories, and jewellery from Swarovski and Ted Baker also has offers. Eyewear brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Prada, Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, and Versace too have special offers. In the home category, Dyson, Flexnest, Hafele, Le Creuset, Powermax, and Smeg are up to 15-50% off. Yves Saint Laurent fragrance is at a flat 10% off, while Armani, Chopard, and Jean Paul Gaultier are up to 45% off. In addition, get complimentary gifts on select purchases. Avail a flat 15% off on bestsellers in beauty brands along with complimentary gifts from Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Estee Lauder, and M.A.C. Tata CLiQ Fashion and Tata CLiQ Luxury are offering a 15% instant discount on American Express and RBL Bank credit cards, a 15% instant discount on Bank of Baroda credit and debit cards, and a 20% instant discount on Deutsche Bank debit cards from 20 November to 30 November 2025, subject to T&C. Tata CLiQ Fashion is more than just an e-commerce platform -- it's at the intersection of style and individuality. In a world where trends are constantly changing, the platform embraces this to bring the latest of fashion & lifestyle to the consumers, empowering them to define their own narrative. The goal is to create a space where fashion is not just worn but lived -- where every click brings consumers closer to expressing their true selves. Explore over 4,000+ brands and a wide array of styles, making it effortless to find something for every mood, occasion, and moment. In addition to curated category and brand pages that deliver a trend-focused experience, the specially curated stores -- such as the Sneaker Store, Indie Finds Store, Lingerie Store, and Tata CLiQ Palette -- are tailored to every style and need. At Tata CLiQ Fashion, style meets substance, and every click is a step toward defining your narrative. Redefining the term luxury in India - one that reflects the flawless values of thoughtfulness, authenticity, timeliness, and quality - Tata CLiQ Luxury embraces the principles of the Slow Commerce brand philosophy to enhance consumers' online luxury shopping experience. Here, the attention shifts to finer details, to craftsmanship and heritage, and to the tranquillity and value of an experience, where browsing is a delight, and quality is nurtured. As India's premier luxury lifestyle platform, Tata CLiQ Luxury offers premium & luxury brands across a range of categories, including Accessories, Apparel, Beauty & Fragrances, Fashion, Handbags, Home, Sneakers & Footwear, Stationery, and Watches. The platform delivers an unparalleled shopping experience through a careful curation of brands, thoughtfully developed brand stores, luxury delivery and unboxing experiences designed to bring luxury shopping to the customer's doorstep, and personalised privilege programmes, managed by attentive relationship managers.
Black Friday - the moment you hear these words, the first thing that comes to your mind is the crashed prices and unbelievable discounts. Black Friday is the annual occasion that is marked on the day after Thanksgiving and is sure to be celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by people across the world. Black Friday 2024 is on November 29. This annual celebration is mainly focused on encouraging people to kick start their Christmas shopping as the holiday season begins. As we prepare to celebrate Black Friday 2024, here is everything you need to know about Black Friday, its origin and how ...Read More >
Mumbai : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has proudly reinforced its role in India's infrastructure transformation by supplying critical steel for two of the country's most iconic railway bridges 70% of flat steel for Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and 100% of steel for the Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge. The dedication of the iconic Anji and Chenab bridges by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marks a significant step in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. These engineering marvels truly showcase India's will an ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 28 (PTI) Following the backlash after featuring footwear strongly resembling Kolhapuri chappals, Italian fashion house Prada has acknowledged that it was inspired by the Indian handcrafted footwear. "We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage. "We deeply recognize the cultural significance of such Indian craftsmanship," said Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, in a letter to Lalit Gandhi, president of Maharashtra Chamb ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
From luxurious winter wear to everyday classics, Myntra's curated collection ensures there's something for everyone. Premium brands known for their quality and style come together to offer you unparalleled choices, making it easier than ever to step up your fashion game. It's not just about clothing, you can find tons of options for accessories, footwear, and more to complete your look. This is a sign for you to dive into a thoughtfully curated selection that celebrates fashion's finest offerings, and let Myntra be your guide to effortless elegance this season. As you browse through their wid ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) The country's overall goods and services exports are expected to reach USD 1 trillion during 2025-26, according to apex exporters' body FIEO. In 2024-25, the exports were aggregated at USD 825 billion. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said merchandise exports will increase from USD 437 billion to USD 525-535 billion in 2025-26. He said that services exports may rise from USD 387 billion to USD 465-475 billion this fiscal. The main sectors which can help push the exports include electrical and electronics (USD 60 billion), machine ...Read More >
The police also arrested Kiran Kumar (Senior Event Manager) and Sunil Mathew (Vice President - Business Affairs), who were working for DNA Entertainment Network, the event management company in charge of the victory celebrations. Sosale has been RCB's marketing and revenue head for over two years now. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru became the epicenter of a tragic event on June 4, 2025, when a stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebrations resulted in the deaths of 11 people. The incident, which was meant to be a joyous occasion marking RCB's first-eve ...Read More >
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suggests empowering rural youth to drive change in India's underutilized agricultural sector during his visit to Dr YS Parmar University. He advocates for direct subsidies to farmers, emphasizing the need for bridging the gap between production and market access and the use of AI for rural transformation. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for empowering rural youth to catalyze significant transformation in India's largely untapped agricultural sector. Dur ...Read More >
Bengaluru: ShopOS, a startup building an AI-based operating system for e-commerce, has raised $20 million led by Binny Bansal's 3State Ventures. The company said it will use the funds to expand its engineering team and further develop its AI platform, and add more brand customers. Founded by Sai Krishna V K and Ajay P V, ShopOS develops software that uses AI to streamline common e-commerce tasks, including creating product listings, generating marketing campaigns, and adapting online stores based on visitor behaviour. The company aims to reduce manual effort and enable brands to operate across ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) After facing severe backlash, Italian fashion house Prada has officially admitted that the Kolhapuri Chappals, featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show, is inspired by India's handcrafted footwear traditions. In a letter to Lalit Gandhi, president of Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, Prada noted that it is "open for meaningful exchange with artisans". "We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old herita ...Read More >
BENGALURU: B2B marketplace and new retail platform for food and grocery Jumbotail, has raised $120 million in a funding round led by SC Ventures, the investment arm of Standard Chartered. Existing investors including Artal Asia participated in the round. With this, the start-up has raised $263 million. The company will invest the capital to build AI-native solutions and capabilities. Jumbotail also completed its acquisition of Solv India, a B2B commerce and financial services platform incubated by SC Ventures. The deal was approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Jumbotail said ...Read More >
MUMBAI/MILAN, July 2 (Reuters) - Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft. Sales are surging over the past week for the 'Kolhapuri' sandals that have garnered global attention after Prada sparked a controversy by showcasing similar designs in Milan, without initially crediting the footwear's origi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted court-ordered raids on factories suspected of producing fakes. The German shoemaker is pursuing legal action to counter growing counterfeit activity tied to its popular footwear. According to people familiar with the matter, court-appointed lawyers recently inspected several small-scale factories in India to seize suspected counterfeit Birkenstock products. The move comes after Birkenstock filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the Delhi High Court in M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Oriental Cup, an emerging school football tournament founded by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, officially announced its third season today following a press conference held here at the Aloft Hotel, Aerocity. Scheduled from July 21 to July 29, 2025, the tournament will take place at the iconic Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi, 24 in the boys (U-15) category and 12 in the girls (U-19) category, continuing its mission of providing an inclusive and structured platform for competitive school football, as per a press re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold meetings with exporters from different sectors, including food processing, textiles, engineering, and chemicals, from August 2-4 in Mumbai to discuss the implications of 25 per cent tariff announced by the US, an industry official said on Friday. The official added that exporters from segments such as fisheries, engineering, IT, and pharma will also participate in the deliberations. Leather sector exporters are expected to meet the minister on August 4 here. The US on Friday slapped a 25 per cent tariff on India, p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Domestic export sectors such as leather, footwear, textiles and shrimp will be hit hard by the imposition of the 25 per cent tariff by the US, industry experts say. "Quick estimates suggest that India's goods exports in FY 2026 may come down by 30 per cent from USD 86.5 billion in FY 2025 to USD 60.6 billion in FY 2026," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said. The duty, announced this week, will come into force from August 7 (9.30 am IST). These will be over and above the exiting standard import duty in the US. The 25 per cent tariff will replace the existing 10 per cent ba ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major strategic step, the Noel Tata-led Tata CLiQ has decided to rebrand the brand as Tata CLiQ Fashion. The move is seen as the company's idea to align with its "fashion-forward approach." Tata CLiQ is the e-commerce arm of the Tata Group. The rebranding marks the company's shift from being a horizontal marketplace to a specialized vertical platform focusing on fashion and lifestyle. The Tata CLiQ Fashion has unveiled a complete visual redesign, featuring a fresh logo, revamped packaging, and updated user experiences on both its app and website. According to a Hindu Businessl ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 December 2024 - Long recognised as a land of luxury, Hong Kong has levelled up its luxury hub appeal following the Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024. Organised by Robb Report Hong Kong, the summit brought together luxury industry titans to discuss pivotal topics that "Redefine Luxury Through a Global Lens" at Regent Hong Kong on November 26-28, 2024. According to the latest "2024 Billionaire Census" report from Altrata, the city is currently world's no. 2 with the highest number of billionaires. The city is expected to have 22.4% more ultra-high-net-wor ...Read More >
Shimla, Jun 7 (PTI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday emphasised the need to empower the rural youth to become instruments of change in India's enormous but "underutilised" agricultural economy. Interacting with students, faculty and researchers during his visit to Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Solan, he also called for giving direct subsidy to farmers and claimed it will increase their annual income by Rs 30,000. Dhankhar said that instead of giving indirect subsidies on fertilisers, seeds and other inputs, farmers should get monetary assistance directly ...Read More >
In a recent June report, Motley Fool researchers identified Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) as one of the three largest (specifically, the third largest) industrial stocks by market capitalization in the U.S. Valued at $162 billion last month, the stock now costs more than $192 billion. Caterpillar generates more than $63 billion in sales annually, and turns $22.5 billion of this into gross profit. On the bottom line, Caterpillar earned net profit of $9.9 billion over the last 12 months, and the company ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Sir Speedy, PIP, and Signal Graphics Drive Growth in Print Marketing Sir Speedy, PIP, and Signal Graphics, renowned leaders in print and marketing services, are seeing rising demand as small businesses turn to print for affordable, impactful marketing tools like brochures, flyers, and catalogs. Combined sales for these brands grew 5% in 2023, with expectations to surpass that in 2024. Richard Lowe, COO of Franchise Services, Inc., highlights the enduring value of print in creating personal connections in a digital world. Celebrating 50 years of family franchises, these brands showcase a leg ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following the death of 11 people in a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL 2025 victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 4, the Bengaluru Police on Friday arrested four officials, including the marketing head of the franchise. The Bengaluru police on Friday arrested RCB's Marketing and Revenue head Nikhil Sosale who was waiting to board a flight to Mumbai from the Kempegowda International Airport. The police also arrested Kiran Kumar (Senior Event Manager) and Sunil Mathew (Vice President - Business Affairs), who were working for DNA E ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Raising concerns over the elevated gold prices, country's leading branded jewellery maker Titan said it "could see shifts in demand segments", though it will continue to prioritise topline growth driven by market share gains. "Gold prices are expected to remain high, given the geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties globally," said the latest annual report of Titan, which operates in the market with brands such as Tanishq, Mia by Tanishq, CaratLane and Zoya. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 27, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday Lucky Draw Res ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7: After Kareena Kapoor, veteran actress Neena Gupta took to social media to call out luxury brand Prada for allegedly copying the traditional Kolhapuri chappal design. Taking to Instagram, the 'Metro In Dino' actress posted a video where she flaunted a handmade pair of Kolhapuris gifted to her by the late Laxmikant Berde. In the clip, Gupta could be heard saying, "So, these Kolhapur slippers are in great demand these days. So, once I did something with Laxmikant Berde. I don't remember what it was. So, I asked him, can you get me these slippers from Kolhapur? He said, yes. So, h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) announced the Indian Junior Pickleball team to compete at the Asian Junior Pickleball Championship, scheduled to be held in Vietnam from July 13 to 16, 2025. Comprising 32 promising young athletes, the Indian contingent will participate across Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 categories, marking another major step in India's rapid ascent in international pickleball. Following an impressive showing at the previous edition of the championship, where Indian juniors clinched multiple medals, this year's team e ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Hyderabad -- Phenom, an AI company specializing in HR, today announced it acquired EDGE, a leading resource management and talent mobility platform. The acquisition of the Bengaluru-based company strengthens Phenom's workforce intelligence solutions for the professional services industry and global capability centers (GCC). The sixth acquisition and addition to the Intelligent Talent Experience platform portfolio marks a significant step in Phenom's purpose to help a billion people find the right work. This acquisition demonstrates the company's expansion in the India market with its rapidly ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the quality of police investigation has decreased and it needs to be improved. "Although it is a matter of relief that the crime rate in the state has decreased, the quality of police investigation has decreased, and this needs to be improved," Karnataka CM said. He gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at the office of the State Director General of Police. He mentioned that although the accused in the robbery case in Bidar is known, he h ...Read More >