Gold prices experienced a slight decline on November 15, signaling its worst week in over three years. Spot gold was trading at $2,562.61 per ounce, down 0.1%, marking a decrease of more than 4% for the week. Furthermore, US gold futures also saw a decrease of 0.2%, standing at $2,567.10. In India, the price of … Read more
As India gears up for its vibrant festive season, starting with Onam in mid-September and continuing through Diwali, there’s an air of excitement and anticipation. This period traditionally marks a time of celebration and increased consumer spending across various sectors. The Indian festive season has long been synonymous with shopping and gifting. From automobiles to … Read more
As 2023 draws to a close, more families are choosing chef-plated dinners at home over the inevitably chaotic restaurant and party scene to celebrate. If you are one of those, here is how to host a Masterchef-worthy meal in your dining room, with all the bells and whistles and none of the hassle. Chef Michel … Read more
The convenience and simplicity of online transactions have significantly propelled the widespread adoption of credit cards in recent times. With the exponential growth of e-commerce platforms and digital services, consumers are drawn to the ease and speed of online purchases. Raj Khosla, Founder and MD of MyMoneyMantra.com, talks to Navneet Dubey of BT Money Today about the … Read more
Purchase of more discretionary products and indulgence in travel is likely to fuel Indian consumer spending, a report by Deloitte said. As per the ‘Global State of the Consumer Tracker’ by Deloitte, Indian consumers are willing to spend on both travel and hotel stays, and also have the intention to buy either a new or … Read more
The pace of e-way bill generation slackened in the first half of November against the previous month, signalling a possible slowdown in demand and likely pointing to the fragility of a sharp recovery seen in the festive season. About 24.1 million e-way bills were generated in the first half, with the daily average at 1.72 … Read more
Closer to home, Royal Ranthambore, a blended whisky from the Radico Khaitan stable, is a step up to their game. Very sippable on its own and great with highballs, it is a fun affordable pour in exquisite packaging. The diwali flurry is just over, and I consider this a warmup to the festive season. So … Read more
Rising confidence among consumers is expected to boost demand during the festive season even as high performance indicators remained a mixed bag during August and the first half of September, analysts at ratings agency have said. “It appears that the temporary boost, provided by the easing of state-wise restrictions after the second wave of Covid-19 … Read more
With the benefits of unlocking measures tapering out, high-frequency indicators have become “uneven” since August, a domestic rating agency said on Monday. However, the upcoming festive season will see a rise in confidence-boosting demand, Icra Ratings said, adding it is “cautiously optimistic” about it. “The performance of the high-frequency indicators in August 2021 was decidedly … Read more
Marriott International rolled out a ‘Good Food = Good Mood’ campaign consisting of easy-to-relate films that capture moods from daily life and blend it with good food from Marriott on Wheels. Travel safely this festive season! Revenge travel is back, so is the upcoming festive season for which many Indians are gearing up for! Clearly, … Read more