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Glow slow this Diwali! India’s peak power demand drops slightly; usage bucks usual spike trends

India’s peak power demand during Diwali this year fell slightly compared to last year, breaking the usual trend of higher electricity consumption during the festival of lights.Government data showed that the highest power supply met on Monday reached 180.14 GW, down from 182.87 GW on October 31, 2024.Typically, electricity demand spikes during Diwali as domestic…

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Shopping trends: India’s online retail shifts towards year-round demand; mobiles and electronics remain festive sale drivers

India’s online shopping patterns are gradually becoming less dependent on the festive season, though mobiles and electronics continue to drive the September-October sales surge, according to a report by consulting firm Redseer. As per news agency PTI, the study notes that while the overall online retail sector is moving towards a more balanced, year-round demand…

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MP: In-laws demand buffalo for dowry, woman consumes acid; dies | India News

BHOPAL: A 21-year-old newlywed woman died after consuming acid in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh, allegedly unable to bear the daily harassment by her in-laws who demanded a ‘Murrah’ buffalo as dowry. Police have registered a case against her husband and four family members for dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.Vimlesh Baghel got married to…

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IT sector outlook: Demand shows early stabilisation; AI productivity gains keep growth muted

India’s information technology (IT) services sector is showing tentative signs of demand stabilisation, even as visibility into calendar year 2026 remains uncertain, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.The report highlighted that major IT firms reported sequential revenue growth in the latest quarter, with the sector expanding 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. “While there are early…

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Luxury watch boom: Indian market likely to grow 11–12% annually; rising HNIs and aspirational buyers drive demand

India’s luxury watch market is set for sustained expansion, with annual growth projected at around 11–12 per cent, driven by the rapid rise in the country’s affluent base and growing wealth among high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), according to a report by SOIC Research.As per news agency ANI, the report stated that India is emerging as one…

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GST rationalisation: Organised apparel retailers to see 200 bps growth lift; festive demand, affordability key drivers

The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…

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China’s Q3 GDP growth slows to lowest in a year; Trump tariffs, trade tensions hit demand — Key points

The Chinese economy dipped to its weakest pace in the year to less than 5%, dragged down by sluggish domestic demand and tensions with the US.According to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, the economy grew 4.8% from July to September, marking the slowest period since the third quarter of 2024….

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