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Diwali is a time of light, celebration & shopping. And many small businesses are capitalising on the festival by taking advantage of the booming economy it creates. Local sweet shops, local stores, artisans, local brands and small manufacturers have one of their biggest opportunities of the year. Many small businesses will begin getting ready weeks in advance. Markets will be full of festival clothes, lights, diyas, handmade gifts, sweets & decorations. Retailers will stock u

Diwali gifting has grown into a major business opportunity, turning a tradition of gratitude and goodwill into a thriving seasonal market. From boxes of sweets and dry fruits to premium hampers, jewellery and personalised gifts, brands are finding new ways to make festive gifting more thoughtful and memorable. A Season of Big Business Diwali is one of India's busiest gifting periods, with individuals and businesses spending on gifts for family, friends, employees and clients.

With over 5 million reported campaign reach, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Series campaign highlights how regional creators are becoming an increasingly important part of smartphone marketing in Northeast India.

Durga Puja is a holiday for which all brands yearn to put their marketing efforts into. It is one of the best times to engage with consumers since the festive season is the period when shopping, partying, and cultural events merge together. It is the time when brands get noticed since fashion and jewelry, food and electronics, cosmetics and furniture – all are in demand. But why exactly should brands invest in a puja campaign? A Great Opportunity To Sell More The puja se

From skincare to pandal-ready makeup – businesses across the ‘beauty’ spectrum are capitalising on Durga Puja. As Durga Puja nears, the usual lists of sarees, jewellery and footwear are expanded to include skincare, makeup, perfumes, salon visits and hair treatments. For beauty brands, the festival is an economic goldmine that revolves around one key thought — everyone wants to look good at the celebrations. Selling the Feeling, Not Just the Products It’s a time for social ev

Durga Puja is not only a religious festival for Bengalis but also a celebration of their culture, identity and style. As the first beats of the dhak sound, Bengalis across West Bengal, Assam and Tripura start shopping for new sarees, kurtas, jewelry, footwear and accessories. For Bengalis, Puja has become a significant event in the fashion and retail industry. Five days of Durga Puja are celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. Bengalis wear different styles of clothes

For brands, retailers, and small businesses, Durga Puja is more than a festival. It is a high-stakes sales season where culture, consumer behaviour, and commerce come together As the festival approaches, people update their wardrobes, plan their food, add new names to their gift list, shop for new clothes and jewelry, get their beauty treatments done and more. For businesses, it is a salesperson's dream come true. It is one of the most crucial times for eastern Indian busin

Between RED FM's College Ke Tashanbaaz, Radio Gup's Local Rockstar and TRENDS NOW STAR, approximately 54 college activations were conducted across the region. And that is only part of the picture. Individual brand-led initiatives, including OPPO's campus ambassador activities and other college-focused engagements, add to the growing presence of brands in educational institutions.

Northeast India has looks, it has a cultural identity, it has a certain amount of fashion-savvy youth. Now can it leverage this into a business? From oversized jackets, baggy jeans, chunky boots, layered jewellery and put-together outfits — the Northeast has always had a certain affinity for Western fashion. But what makes the people here so interesting is that they manage to interpret trends in their own ways. From across the region, Western silhouettes are mixed with indige

October marks the beginning of the flower festival in Mizoram. Mizoram has an elaborate celebration of flowers throughout the year. One of the best displays of flower festivals can be seen in the Champhai district, where cosmos flowers of different colors (like pink and purple) adorn the hills. This year, the flower festivals have combined with Hnahsin Kut 2026, which will be celebrated from October 6-16. Started on October 6 at Zotlang Mual, Hnahsin Kut is a colorful comb

A key highlight was the REDMI Note 17 Pro Series, which combines performance, display technology, camera capabilities and battery endurance. The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G features a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 67W fast charging, a 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display and a 50MP OIS-enabled main camera.

The inaugural edition of the North East Creator Circuit (NECC) 2026 concluded on a high note on September 13 at MAYFAIR Guwahati, marking a landmark celebration of creativity, connection and recognition for Northeast India’s growing creator community. An initiative by Netive, in association with Trident Brandcom, the event brought together over 125 creators from across the Northeast, alongside brands, industry professionals and creative minds. With over 300 registrations re

You’ve probably seen them on Instagram: beautifully packed PR packages arriving at a creator’s doorstep, filled with a new product, handwritten notes, and carefully designed extras. They look like gifts. However, for brands, they’re anything but. PR packages are a marketing investment designed to turn products into conversations. When a brand sends 100 creators a launch kit, it isn’t simply giving away 100 products. It is creating multiple opportunities for content, product d

Micro-influencers are proving that bigger names don’t always mean bigger results. While celebrities and mega-influencers can put a brand in front of millions, smaller creators are often winning where it matters most: trust, engagement and actual sales. For years, brands chased huge follower numbers. But today, audiences care less about “How famous is this person?” and more about “Can I trust them?” 1. They Feel Like Real People Micro-influencers usually have smaller, closer c

The Northeast is no longer just being discovered—it’s being heard, seen, and celebrated through its creators. From Assamese fashion and Mizo music to Khasi food, Manipuri culture, and Nagamese content, Northeast Indian influencers are bringing the region’s languages, traditions, creativity, and everyday experiences to audiences across India and beyond. What makes this movement powerful is self-representation. Creators are telling their own stories through reels, vlogs, podcas

India’s influencer marketing industry is expected to reach around ₹3,375 crore by 2026, growing at roughly 18%–25% a year.

Fashion met coffee, music, and creativity as Trends Drip Fest 2026 transformed Trends, Christian Basti, Guwahati, into a vibrant lifestyle destination on 24th July. The event brought together fashion enthusiasts, creators, influencers, media personalities, and shoppers for an immersive experience that celebrated style beyond the runway. The evening began with an energetic welcome, setting the stage for a celebration where fashion was experienced rather than simply showcased.

Trident Brandcom has added another milestone to its journey, taking home the Gold Award for Best Regional Influencer Campaign (Consumer Electronics & Technology) at the Adgully CMO Charcha Kolkata MAA Awards 2026. The recognition came for its campaign, Xiaomi Mobile – Christmas Through the Lens of Northeast India, which celebrated the region through authentic creator-led storytelling. The award-winning campaign stood out for putting the Northeast at the heart of the narrative

Every year, as the monsoon arrives, Tripura comes alive with one of its most cherished celebrations—Kharchi Puja. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, this iconic festival is deeply rooted in faith, culture, and community. Dedicated to the worship of the Chaturdasha Devata, the fourteen guardian deities of the former Tripura Kingdom, Kharchi Puja welcomes lakhs of devotees and visitors who gather to seek blessings, celebrate tradition, and experience the vibrant spirit of t

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted the North East MSME Conclave 2026 in Guwahati on July 22, bringing together policymakers, financial regulators, industry experts and business leaders to deliberate on measures that can accelerate the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the Northeast. Held under the theme "Unlocking the Region's Entrepreneurial Potential," the conclave underscored the need for greater formalisation, digital integration