Tag: festive season demand

Sugar costs are up roughly 40% more than a fortnight ago in major Indian cities. (Representative image)
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A not-so-sweet surprise: How India went from a year of possible sugar glut to shortage & high prices ahead of festivals

Buying a packet of sugar in any of the major metros today will set you back by roughly 40% more than a fortnight ago. The…

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New-age firms cushion Q1 raw material, diesel cost shock with price hikes, efficiencies
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New-age firms cushion Q1 raw material, diesel cost shock with price hikes, efficiencies

Despite a rise in raw material, packaging, and diesel costs during the April-June quarter, driven in part by higher crude prices and geopolitical tensions, new-age…

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Sustaining festive season demand trend to depend on broader economic condition: ICRA

Festive season trends point to a rebound in demand, especially for consumer durables, as GST rate cuts have eased the tax burden for consumers, but…

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September GST collection rises 9%, defies slowdown expectations

India collected Rs 1.89 lakh crore as goods and services tax (GST) in September, up 9.1% year-on-year, official data showed on Wednesday, defying expectations of…

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Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 12 ahead of festive season
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Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 12 ahead of festive season

Zomato has raised the platform fee on food delivery orders to Rs 12 from Rs 10, as demand is expected to surge during the festive…

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