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Mumbai: In a major crackdown during the festive season, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has foiled a smuggling attempt to illegally import Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India. Under its ongoing 'Operation Fire Trail', officers of DRI's Mumbai zonal unit intercepted a 40-foot container at Navi Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port. The container, declared as carrying 'leggings', originated from China and was headed for the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Gujarat's Ankleshwar. ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
The real boost in vehicle sales this festive season has come from India's hinterland, with good rainfall replenishing incomes and the GST rate cut making small cars (often the first four wheeler for a family) attractive to this segment of buyers once again. Shailesh Chandra, president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), said today that rural pockets are showing signs of strong growth due to a bountiful monsoon and the impending marriage season. As per SIAM data, passenger ...Read More >
Anshoo Sharma, CEO & cofounder of Magicpin, India's third-largest food delivery platform, told PTI the platform is gearing up for even higher volumes as Diwali approaches. According to Bhakoo, choco lava cakes topped dessert orders across metros, while Kolkata's long-standing love for biryani remained intact. As India revels in the spirit of the festive season, food delivery platforms Swiggy and Magicpin have reported a massive surge in orders, highlighting how culinary cravings are now central ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Gold and silver prices may be reigning close to their all-time highs of over 1.3 lakh/10 gm (999 purity, including GST) and over 1.7 lakh/kg, respectively, but price seems to be no bar for precious metal lovers this Dhanteras.All thanks to massive returns of over 65% given by the yellow metal in just one year and silver also shining bright with over 80% returns since last Dhanteras. "The overall sentiment is very positive despite rising prices. Both gold and silver are being purchased ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18: The recent GST rate cuts have sparked a nationwide shopping surge, making Navratri sales one of the largest consumption waves in years in automobiles, consumer electronics and e-commerce, according to industry estimates. Analysts projected festive and wedding season turnover to exceed ₹7 lakh crore. Digital payments jumped tenfold overnight, from ₹1.18 lakh crore on September 21 to ₹11.31 lakh crore on September 22, as shoppers rushed to take advantage of GST savings, accordi ...Read More >
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. * Total Revenue: INR740 crores, overall growth of 7% year on year. * KFC Revenue Growth: 7% increase, with potential double-digit growth excluding Navaratri impact. * Pizza Hut Revenue Decline: 6% decrease, with double-digit growth in Tamil Nadu. * Sri Lanka Revenue Growth: 18% increase in LKR terms, 23% growth in INR terms. * Consolidated Restaurant EBITDA: Declined by 12% year on year, margin at 11.3%, down 240 basis points. * Adjusted EBITDA: IN ...Read More >
Pune: In the bustling markets and upscale showrooms of the city, Dhanteras is a mix of ritual and restraint this year. Buyers are opting for lighter jewellery or turning to silver as a more affordable yet auspicious choice with gold prices straining household budgets.Jewellery stores have reported a steady footfall, even though purchases are more measured.Chairman and MD of PNG Jewellers Saurabh Gadgil said the festive season has begun on a positive note, with a steady demand continuing from Das ...Read More >
New Delhi: Reliance Retail on Friday said GST rate changes will further accelerate consumption growth as consumers get the benefit of lower prices reporting 19% sales growth year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025-26. Reliance Industries' retail division, which operated 19,821 stores at the end of September, selling grocery, consumer electronics and apparel, posted net revenue of Rs 79,128 crore for the July-September period. Net profit increased 22% from a year earlier to Rs 3,457 crore, wh ...Read More >
PATNA: Emphasising the need for unity among NDA partners and mobilisation of cadre and sympathisers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BJP workers to ensure the alliance's victory so that there is no return to the "jungle raj" that characterised the Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi governments.Addressing BJP workers over a video link, the PM referred to the remark a special court made while allowing charges to be framed against Lalu Prasad, his wife, former CM Rabri Devi, and his political succes ...Read More >
Bengaluru, October 16: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, author Sudha Murty, have declined to participate in the ongoing controversial Socio-Economic and Academic Survey, commonly known as the caste census, being conducted by the Congress-led government in Karnataka. Both submitted a self-attested letter to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, the autonomous government body carrying out the survey. In the official survey form, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty stated that ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, author Sudha Murty, have chosen not to participate in the ongoing Socio-Economic and Academic Survey, popularly referred to as the caste census, being conducted by the Congress-led Karnataka government. The couple submitted a self-attested letter to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, the autonomous body overseeing the survey, stating that they were opting out for personal reasons. "We and our family will not participate i ...Read More >
Kozhikode: The Kozhikode rural police on Wednesday arrested two men in separate temple theft cases involving stolen cash and gold. In the first incident, Koyilandy police arrested Valiyeduthu Meethal Aneesh (42) for breaking open donation boxes (hundi) at the Veliyannur Theru Ganapathi Temple in Nambrathukara near Koyilandy. According to police, Aneesh broke five hundis in the temple and stole offerings collected since the Navaratri festival. The theft took place in the early hours of Wednesday ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot' is not just a programme but the strongest link in the BJP's success at the grassroots level. Interacting with BJP workers from poll-bound Bihar via NaMo App, PM Modi said that the youth of Bihar are gaining from the improved situation in the state. Also Read | Zubeen Garg Death Case: Rahul Gandhi to Visit Assam to Pay Homage to Legendary Singer and Cultural Icon. He said there ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked a woman booth worker in Bihar to address him as bhaiya or brother instead of sir, saying women power is his biggest strength, shield and inspiration. Modi exuded confidence that Bihar will celebrate another Diwali on November 14 -- when the assembly poll results will be declared -- by celebrating NDA's victory, and women are going to play a key role in ensuring that. Interacting virtually with BJP workers from the poll-bound st ...Read More >
New Delhi: A calmer inflation outlook and recent tax relief have given India's urban consumers room to breathe, and to spend. Deloitte's latest consumer survey shows a rebound in discretionary spending, especially in leisure, restaurants, electronics and household goods. The upcoming festivals and easing prices are nudging households to loosen their wallets, even as job-related anxiety threatens to temper the mood. "Consumers remain financially confident, supported by easing price inflation con ...Read More >
KARNATAKA: The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bio-pesticides and micronutrients will bring direct benefits to our farmers and empower them, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. Addressing the audience after inaugurating the farmers' training-cum-common facility centre for agro-processing at Methagal village in Koppal district here, the Finance Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi "guided us to make GST simpler and more beneficial for the people". "Accordin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Auto sales bounced back strongly in the latter part of September this year, posting a 5.22 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by improved consumer sentiment following the rollout of GST 2.0 and the onset of the Navratri festive season. The first three weeks of the month were largely subdued, but demand picked up sharply after September 22. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), two-wheelers and passenger vehicles were the standout pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Mercedes-Benz India on Monday reported record retail sales in the July-September quarter, driven by the highest-ever monthly offtakes in September, including registration of over 2,500 units in the nine-day Navaratri period. The luxury carmaker retailed 5,119 units in the second quarter as compared with 5,117 units in the second quarter of the last fiscal. The company said it sold a record of over 2,500 units in the 9 days of the auspicious festive period, the highest ever for Merce ...Read More >
The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol came in contact with the electricity line in the Gaura Bazar area, resulting in the spread of current, Additional Superintendent of Police Anjana Tiwari told PTI. Two persons were killed in the incident and 10 to 15 were injured because of electrocution, as per the initial reports, the ASP said. Government Victoria Hospital's duty doctor Nitin Yadav, however, told PTI Videos that a total of 35 persons were broug ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh's Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, launched by CM Yogi Adityanath, led to over 2,500 FIRs and nearly 3,900 arrests for anti-social behaviour. Aimed at women's empowerment and safety, the statewide drive intensified police surveillance in public spaces, with Anti-Romeo Squads active. Over 3 lakh people received warnings, and extensive public outreach was conducted, ensuring safety during festive gatherings. More than 2,500 FIRs were registered and nearly 3,900 people arrested across Ut ...Read More >
BENGALURU: IF the feedback from enumerators engaged in the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey is any indicator, then anti-incumbency is building up against the Congress government, led by Siddaramaiah. A large number of families, especially in urban areas, are refusing to cooperate with the enumerators and are venting their anger against the state government. "People have taken it personally and allege that Siddaramaiah is trying to divide communities through the survey. We bear the brunt o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two men were electrocuted to death, and more than 30 others were injured in Gaura Bazar when a vehicle carrying an idol of Goddess Durga came into contact with a high-tension power line, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol touched the high-tension line. This resulted in a current surge, additional superintendent of police Anjana Tiwari said. Initial reports indicated that two men were killed, while around 10 to 1 ...Read More >
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an official said on Saturday. Earlier, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had also suspended the pilgrimage during the same period as a precautionary measure. IMD has forecast severe weather forecast from Sunday till Tuesday morning across J&K and has alerted the administration via an a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government's Next Gen GST reforms are beginning to show a strong impact on the economy as the ongoing festive season has witnessed record-breaking sales, especially in the automobile sector, experts said on Sunday. Income tax expert Vinod Rawal said that the benefits of the new GST system are clearly visible on the ground. "You see, the festive season has already begun. In the very first days of Navratri, when 45 per cent of sales are usually made, this time the record of the la ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 3: Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji took sometime off her shooting schedule for 'Mardaani 3', and attended the inauguration ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 on Friday. She stressed upon the importance of cyber awareness. The actress, who plays a daredevil cop in her blockbuster franchise Mardaani (the only hit female-led franchise film of India), has constantly championed the Indian police force and the work they do to protect society. She joined Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadna ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Major companies across sectors, including automakers, consumer electronics, and consumer goods, have reported record sales during the nine-day auspicious Navratri period, according to data shared by leading firms. The robust sales were aided by the recent GST reform, which saw a substantial drop in tax rates, leading to price reductions across consumer goods, appliances, such as TVs (above 32-inch screen size), air conditioners and automobiles. The industry reported a sp ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a decade, propelled by the government's next-gen GST reforms that reduced tax rates and made products more affordable for the consumers. These measures not only lowered prices but also unlocked consumer aspirations, enabling families to upgrade vehicles, invest in home appliances, and spend more freely on lifestyle goods, turning festive cheer into record-breaking consumption, as per ...Read More >
The Delhi High Court has directed a couple to organise a "bhandara", or community feast, for underprivileged children during Navratri and Diwali, as a condition for quashing a first information report (FIR) lodged against them following a quarrel with their neighbour. A bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula, in an order dated September 19 which was released later, observed that allowing the case to proceed would serve no meaningful purpose, amount to a misuse of judicial process, and place an unneces ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur. He celebrated the spirit of motherhood and the dignity of a girl child. He offered prayers at Tampergarh along with Odisha's Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik. He announced that he will visit various pandals in different areas across Sambalpur i ...Read More >
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