Festival

Diwali is one of the biggest shopping seasons in India and provides a great opportunity for brands to engage with customers through gifting, family traditions and new beginnings. The festival of lights has a huge appeal and provides a great opportunity for brands to drive sales and create meaningful connections. A Great Time to Spend Everyone wants to buy new things for themselves and loved ones during Diwali. Whether it be clothes, jewellery, electronics, sweets, home acc

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

Before Maa Durga lights up a pandal, she begins as clay, straw, and countless hours of an artisan’s devotion. In the narrow lanes of Kumartuli, Kolkata, the arrival of Durga Puja begins months before the first dhak beats echo through the streets. Here, generations of idol-makers transform humble materials into the Goddess millions eagerly await every year. But behind every magnificent idol lies a journey of craftsmanship, patience, and tradition. From Straw to the Goddess The

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

Guwahati, June 2026: As lakhs of devotees converged at the sacred Kamakhya Temple for Ambubachi Mela 2026, ITC’s Bingo! stepped beyond conventional marketing to become part of the pilgrims’ journey through a dedicated support initiative. Set up along the temple route, the colourful Bingo! activation offered drinking water and refreshments to devotees navigating long walks, crowded pathways and hours of waiting. The initiative provided a welcome pause for visitors, helping the

KEI Unveils Pilgrim Support Initiative to Enhance Experience at Ambubachi Mela 2026