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Festive season

Topic tag · tracked since 23 Sept · also festive sales, festive demand, diwali sales, festival season

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Developing2 storylinesBiggest: India’s edible oil import duty cuts · 8 updates

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Market move● mixedFestive shopping to pinch as Iran war sets AC, TV prices on fireIran Geopolitics Input costs1 source
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Market move▲ bullishPlanning to buy an AC this Diwali or in winter? Check how much Daikin, Blue Star will hike pricesAir-conditioner brands including Daikin and Blue Star are increasing prices ahead of Diwali and winterBlue Star Input costs FMCG and consumption1 source
17h

Market move▲ bullishHigh gold prices offer jewellers a silver lining this festive seasonHigh gold prices are pushing middle-class buyers towards silver jewellery this festive seasonSilver Gold Retail1 source
1d

● mixedFestive Purchase: Cash, Credit Card Or No-Cost EMI - What Does It Really Cost?Paying by credit card may cost less if the full outstanding bill is cleared by its due dateUnsecured loans FMCG and consumption1 source
2d

Broker call▲ bullishPassenger vehicle retail sales to grow 15-16% in September amid steady demand: Yes SecuritiesPassenger vehicle retail sales are forecast to grow 15–16% in SeptemberAuto sales Cars and SUVs Autos1 source
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● mixedFestive hiring shifts from finding workers to keeping themJobs and layoffs1 source
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Market move● mixedCarmakers’ cost pressures mount ahead of festive season amid West Asia flare upAutos Input costs Middle East1 source
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● mixedSmart search, virtual try-on: How AI assistants drive Millennials vs Gen Z shopping style this festive seasonAI Retail FMCG and consumption1 source
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Data● mixedGold retail sales fall 8-10% y-o-y in September ahead of festive season: IBJA SecyGold Retail FMCG and consumption1 source
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● mixedAhead of a festive season buy, check out the best car loan rates availableThe report lists car loan rates available ahead of the festive seasonCars and SUVs Auto sales Autos1 source
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Policy▲ bullishBanks may deploy FCNR(B) liquidity as festive-season credit demand risesBanks are expected to deploy additional FCNR(B) liquidity in the coming monthsBanking liquidity Credit growth Banks2 sources
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Policy● mixedIndia cuts import duties on edible oils to ease prices ahead of festivalsCustoms duties were cut on crude and refined palm, soybean and sunflower oilsImport duties Food prices Farm commodities6 sources
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