CHENNAI PLUS

From choosing auspicious gold and silver designs to stocking up on mithai, party snacks and pooja essentials, festive shopping on Instamart reflected the many ways India celebrated Diwali. Dhanteras: Gold, silver and a little last-minute sparkle ●      Festive shopping started right on the dot. The first gold coin order came in at 12:00:30 AM IST on November 6 from Hyderabad, for a Flower 24 Karat Gold Coin. The first order containing a silver coin followed just four seconds later, at 12:00:34 AM, from Bengaluru. ●      Floral gold was in full bloom. Nearly 2 in 3 gold coins purchased were rose or floral designs, making them the clear favourite, followed by Lakshmi and Ganesh designs. ●      Silver had a clear favourite. Lakshmi-Ganesh designs accounted for 73% of silver coin demand. ●      The evening rush peaked at 6:38 PM. This was the busiest minute for gold and silver coin orders, as shoppers ...

Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, has observed a 10.7% growth in food delivery orders during the Diwali festivities (Nov 6-8, 2026) compared to the previous year (October 18-20, 2025) highlighting how modern Indian households continue to rely on the platform during festivities and celebrations. During the Diwali festive period (Nov 6-8, 2026), Swiggy delivered an average of 97,545 food orders per hour with Masala Dosa, Kaju Katli and Paneer Butter Masala amongst the most ordered dishes nationwide. Interestingly, emerging markets showcased their own unique regional preferences as well, with Appam and Samosa making surprise entries into the top ten ordered dishes. Amongst the sweets, Kaju Katli emerged as the undisputed favorite, followed by Motichoor Ladoo, Rasgulla, and Gulab Jamun. Kaju Katli especially dominated sweets orders across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Hyderabad. The spirit of festive indulgence was also visible in the scale of order...

Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today unveiled one-of-its-kind festive brand makeover. Recognizing the country's shared love affair with mithai, Swiggy playfully rebranded itself as ‘Sweety’, launching its specially designed campaign for Diwali, across digital and physical assets. As a part of the campaign, Sweety delivery partners were spotted across cities wearing bright ‘Sweety’ shirts and carrying customized ‘Sweety’ delivery bags, bringing the rebranding straight to customers' attention. The campaign was also featured in various outdoor hoardings across cities. The hoardings with ‘Sweety Sweety Sweety Mujhe Log Bolein’ went live in prominent locations across India. In addition to this, during this period, every delivery partner’s name on the app appears with a prefix ‘Sweety’. Also, Swiggy’s social media handles changed their profile picture to showcase the name change. Talking about the campaign, Mayur Hola, Vice President- Brand, Swiggy...

Godrej Agrovet Limited (“GAVL”) announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of the financial year 2027, ended September 30, 2026. Godrej Agrovet delivered strong revenue growth of 17% in Q2 FY27, reaching ₹2,995 crore, driven by robust performances in Animal Nutrition, Oil Palm and B2C Foods, supported by higher realisations and volumes. EBITDA remained flat at ₹222 crore compared to the corresponding period last year, with margins impacted by approximately 120 basis points due to input cost inflation and El Niño-related challenges. Strong performance in Animal Nutrition helped offset the EBITDA decline in Crop Care, Dairy and Astec. Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 5% to ₹131 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) grew by 22% to ₹103 crore. The company also demonstrated strong working capital management, improving its working capital cycle to 21 days (approximately ₹655 crore) compared to 32 days (approximately ₹894 crore) in the corresponding period last ...

Nuvama Wealth Management Limited (NSE, BSE: NUVAMA), one of India’s leading wealth management companies, announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ending 30th September 2026. Nuvama Group continued to deliver strong and diversified growth in Q2 and H1 FY27, underpinned by the strength of its integrated wealth management platform. Operating profit grew 26% YoY to ₹319 Cr in Q2 FY27 while H1 FY27 rose 21% YoY to ₹625 Cr. Wealth Management continued its track record of consistent compounding, with profits growing 22% YoY in Q2 and net flows reaching record levels. Asset Services maintained strong momentum, while Capital Markets delivered a healthy performance supported by a diversified revenue mix. Reflecting continued client confidence, client assets reached ₹5.5 trillion, up 25% YoY, while MPIS and ARR client assets across Nuvama Wealth and Private increased 27% YoY to nearly ₹1.1 trillion. Commenting on the performance Ashish Kehair, MD & CEO of Nuvama Gro...

Indian businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) exporting to Europe, are facing rising sustainability compliance costs as carbon regulations and disclosure requirements become more stringent, according to the latest edition of Uniqus Consultech’s monthly newsletter, Sustainability & Climate Pulse. Industry estimates cited in the report indicate that compliance and certification costs could range from USD 55,000 to USD 110,000, depending on manufacturing capacity. Smaller Indian exporters are also reporting declining inquiries from European buyers, while sourcing materials from larger producers can come at a 15% to 20% price premium over secondary producers. The pressure comes as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026. The mechanism covers carbon-intensive imports including iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen. Indian manufacturers, particularly M...