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<keyword id="19931193" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maruti-Suzuki-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Maruti Suzuki India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Maruti Suzuki India">Maruti Suzuki India</keyword> reported its <keyword id="20025887" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="highest-ever" source="keywords">highest-ever</keyword> <keyword id="20423741" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monthly-sales" source="keywords">monthly sales</keyword> volume at 206,434 units. Total sales in the month include <keyword id="20025843" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="domestic-sales" source="keywords">domestic sales</keyword> of 163,130 units, sales to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of 10,136 units and the highest-ever monthly <keyword id="19916774" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="exports" source="keywords">exports</keyword> of 33,168 units. Festival season and on top of that the deep discounts offered by various automakers have invariably helped dealers sell more cars this October. Here is a table listing out the <keyword id="19909974" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Maruti-Suzuki" source="keywords">Maruti Suzuki</keyword> India car-wise sales figures in October: In October, total sales, domestic plus exports combined, were 3.6 per cent higher year-on-year. So far in 2024-25 - April to October, the total sales were 1.64 per cent higher year-on-year. Coming to exports, the shipments in October and April-October were 51 per cent and 17 per cent, higher year-on-year, respectively. In the fiscal year 2023-24, the company exported over 2.8 lakh units to more than 100 countries, holding a commanding 42 per cent share in the country's passenger vehicle exports. In other news, Maruti Suzuki India recently reached a significant milestone, with ist <keyword id="21943254" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manesar-facility" source="keywords">Manesar facility</keyword> crossing the 1 crore cumulative production mark. The Manesar plant achieved this feat in just 18 years, making it the fastest among Suzuki's global automobile manufacturing facilities to reach the 1 crore production milestone. The facility, which commenced operations in October 2006, is spread over 600 acres and manufactures a range of models, including Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, Ciaz, Dzire, Wagon R, S-Presso, and Celerio. These vehicles serve both domestic and international markets, with exports reaching regions such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and neighboring Asian countries. Since its inception, Maruti Suzuki has produced over 3.1 crore vehicles, reinforcing its leadership in the Indian <keyword id="19945567" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="automotive-industry" source="keywords">automotive industry</keyword>. Maruti Suzuki India Limited also started the export of its acclaimed 'Made-in-India' SUV, the Fronx.

Maruti Suzuki India registers highest-ever monthly sales in festive-filled October

<ul class="summary-list"><li>California music festivals <keyword id="827436" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Coachella">Coachella</keyword> and <keyword id="4352393" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="stagecoach">Stagecoach</keyword> have officially been canceled for 2020.</li><li>Cameron Kaiser, the public health officer for Riverside County, announced the cancellations on Wednesday, citing restrictions still in place due to the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> pandemic and also concerns about the risks of potential for the virus to spread at the densely-packed venue.</li><li>Both festivals were slated to be held in October at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. </li><li><a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9323647/concerts-canceled-coronavirus-list">Several other major music festivals</a>, including Creamfields in England and Mad Cool Festival in Spain, have also had to cancel their 2020 shows.</li></ul>Coachella and Stagecoach, two large music festivals in the US, have been canceled in response to restrictions still in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cameron Kaiser, the public health officer for Riverside County, <a href="https://www.rivcoph.org/Portals/0/Documents/CoronaVirus/June/News/coachella-june.pdf?ver=2020-06-10-165047-297&amp;timestamp=15918337608200820">announced</a> in a public order on Wednesday that both California festivals will be canceled for the 2020 calendar year. "This order is issued as a result of the worldwide epidemic of <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> disease," the order reads. "This order is issued based on concerns of a fall resurgence of COVID-19 both within the County of Riverside and worldwide." According to Kaiser, if COVID-19 were to be detected at these festivals — which hosts hundreds of thousands of people from around the world — "the scope and number of attendees and the nature of the venue would make it infeasible, if not impossible, to track those who may be placed at risk."In a <keyword id="6355005" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="news">news</keyword><a href="https://www.rivcoph.org/Portals/0/Documents/CoronaVirus/June/News/6.10.20%20coachella%20cancel%20news%20release.pdf?ver=2020-06-10-165047-000&amp;timestamp=15918332184428442"> release</a> announcing the cancellation, Kaiser said that events like Coachella and Stagecoach "would fall under [California Gov. Gavin Newsom's] <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-04-28/california-newsom-four-phase-plan-reopen-state-concerts">Stage 4</a>, which he has previously stated would require treatments or a vaccine to enter. Given the projected circumstances and potential, I would not be comfortable moving forward."The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, across two weekends. This year, the festival was initially planned for April but was ultimately rescheduled for the weekends of October 9-11 and October 16-18.The festival's headliners included Travis Scott, Rage Against the Machine, and Frank Ocean. Stagecoach, Coachella's country music counterpart, was slated to be held from October 23-25 at the same venue.Headliners included Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, and Eric Church, and included performances by Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X. <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9323647/concerts-canceled-coronavirus-list">Several other major music festivals</a>, including Creamfields in England and Mad Cool Festival in Spain, have also had to cancel their 2020 shows.

Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals officially canceled due to the coronavirus

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A group led by <keyword id="9970975" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="coresight">Coresight</keyword> Research and rewards app Shopkick is hoping to save the <keyword id="847717" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Holiday-Shopping">holiday shopping</keyword> season with a new festival called "10.10," taking place on October 10. </li><li>10.10 takes a cue from Alibaba's massive Singles' Day shopping festival in China held on November 11, which generated about $38.3 billion in sales last year. </li><li>By offering discounts on October 10, the group is hoping to elongate the holiday season and mitigate potential issues with shipping and fulfillment.</li></ul>A group of <keyword id="6354851" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="retail">retail</keyword> insiders are banding together in an effort to save the holiday shopping season — as the industry weathers a year unlike any before.To do so, stakeholders are looking to create a brand-new shopping festival called "10.10," taking place online on October 10.The occasion is a nod to China's massive Singles' Day shopping event, which happens on November 11 (11/11) each year. In 2019, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/alibaba-singles-day-beats-amazons-estimated-prime-day-sales-2019-11">Singles' Day generated about $38.3 billion in sales</a>, according to Alibaba, which hosts the 24-hour shopping extravaganza. With 10.10, American retailers can look to "create excitement" and "bring back the magic and the fun of shopping," according to Coresight Research's founder and CEO, Deborah Weinswig, who conceptualized the festival along with rewards app Shopkick. As part of the festival, the group is encouraging retailers to run special promotions on October 10. There's also a charitable element, as customers shopping with participating retailers will be given the option to donate their earned rewards to a charity of their choice. Shopkick will create a website for the festival. The retailers participating in the event have not been disclosed.The timing of 10.10 is no coincidence. As the holiday shopping season draws closer, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/holiday-shopping-could-bring-issues-for-retailers-execs-2020-8">retailers are beginning to warn</a> that their systems could become overloaded and customers could face order delays close to the holidays. Shipping volumes <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-retail-shipping/fearing-shipping-crunch-retailers-set-earliest-ever-holiday-sale-plans-idUSKBN25H158">have been unusually high</a> as consumers opt to shop online and stay largely at home amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. If more people are shopping around the same time due to the holidays, the problem could get worse. By hosting a festival at the beginning of October, Weinswig said, the group hopes to "pull the shopping season forward" so that demand can be spread out for a longer period of time.The festival is a form of "thinking about how to elongate the season, how to make sure that that product is delivered when the consumer wants to give it and to get it," Weinswig said. Other <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/holiday-deals-target-kohls-nordstrom-begin-before-thanksgiving-2020-8">retailers including Kohl's, Target, and Nordstrom</a> have said they'd begin holiday deals in October or November in order to allow for safe environments in stores and to avoid potential shipping bottlenecks. A number of major retailers are also opting to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/retailers-closing-their-doors-on-thanksgiving-full-list-2020-7">keep their stores closed on Thanksgiving</a>.

A group of retail industry insiders is taking a cue from Alibaba and creating a new shopping day to jumpstart the holiday season

Diwali is a five day long festival in India. Diwali is a vibrant festival celebrated with the biggest enthusiasm by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and others in India. Irrespective of the regional differences in how Diwali is celebrated, the top highlights of Diwali are lighting lamps, wearing new clothes, sharing sweets, feasting, bursting crackers and performing pujas at homes and business places. <keyword id="31818" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Diwali-Puja">Diwali puja</keyword> is said to bring prosperity, wellness, wealth and happiness into homes. <keyword id="8263943" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="diwali-schedule">Diwali Schedule</keyword> 2019 The five day long Diwali celebrations start on October 25, 2019 and conclude on October 29, 2019. The list of events for Diwali are as follows. October 25, 2019 (Friday) Dhanteras October 26, 2019 (Saturday) Chhoti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi or Hanuman Puja October 27, 2019 (Sunday) Main Diwali Festival and Lakshmi puja October 28, 2019 (Monday) Govardhan Puja October 29, 2019 (Tuesday) Bhai Dooj The main Diwali festival On the day of Diwali, many people perform Lakshmi puja. This year, the main Diwali festival falls on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The best time for Diwali Lakshmi puja is between 06:43 pm and 08:15 PM on this day. Diwali celebration in households There are several regional variations on how Diwali is celebrated in India. However, the main aspects of Diwali celebrations are notably the same across the country. People clean up their homes, decorate it, draw rangolis, light lamps and perform pujas at homes. Delicious dishes and new clothes are the most integral part of Diwali celebrations. Bursting crackers is a great excitement for families on the day of Diwali. Due to environmental concerns, fireworks and crackers are restricted this year. Hence people are finding some alternative ways to celebrate Diwali with merriment. The importance of Diwali for business communities For many business communities in India, Diwali is the last day of the financial year. Hence, performing Lakshmi puja on this day is considered very auspicious and it becomes a kind of invitation to Goddess Lakshmi to bless the business with prosperity and success during the coming year. The businessmen place the new account books, silver and gold coins and other important tools and things connected to their trade in front of the altar on the day of Diwali puja. Auspicious things to do on Diwali day Diwali day starts with holy bath. It is very auspicious to take bath in the Ganges. People who do not have access to the Ganges waters have a dip in other holy rivers or mix up a few drops of Ganga water in the water they use for bathing and purification rituals. Wear new clothes, share sweets, do charities, burst crackers and socialize with friends and families. Decorate the homes and business places with rangolis, flowers and festoons. Light lamps in the morning and evening and arrange them in different patterns throughout the house and business places. In the evening Pradhosh Kaal on the day of main Diwali celebrations, perform Lakshmi puja and Kuber Puja. Final word about Diwali Diwali is a festival that unites families, friends and people together. This festival refreshes and rejuvenates the human consciousness. Celebrate Diwali in a traditional way and fill your homes and businesses with prosperity and happiness.

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<ul><li>Indian consumers show digital endurance as the festive season drives sales across categories- findings by Criteo.</li><li>As per the report, festive shopping started one month prior to Diwali in 2021, with +27% spike.</li></ul>Criteo today released the findings from the 2021 &amp; 2020 festive seasonality data. According to the 2021 data, home furnishing and food topped the list of the most popular shopping categories with +42% and 18% sales 5 days before Diwali. Criteo’s data further revealed that this year marketers witnessed an early shopping hype during pre-Diwali from late September 2021, compared to mid-October in 2020. The highest peak observed during the period of the Big Billion Days was on October 3rd 2021, representing an overall Y-O-Y daily sales of 200% with the first 7 days of September 2020 as a baseline. Taranjeet Singh, Managing Director of Southeast Asia and India, Criteo, said, “The Indian E-commerce industry had seen a categorial upsurge, enabling marketers to invest more in digital advertising including mobile marketing. We observed that consumers apply the basket and sales strategy during e-commerce sales specifically for the Big Billion Days period, wherein consumers place their items into shopping carts prior to the date of sale and complete their transaction while the platform commerce sale goes live. In Criteo’s 2020 data, it can be seen that people started to look into items approximately 3 days before, recording 120.8% in the indexed basket. Moreover, growing trends of video ads indicate that video is gaining importance this festive season. According to <a href="https://go.criteo.com/2021-holiday-commerce-report/">Criteo’s 2021 Holiday Commerce Report</a>, consumers are receptive to ads when they’re watching videos and will take actions like searching for and purchasing the products they've seen.” Indexed Daily Basket &amp; Sales Events, 2020 (Baseline: first 7 days of October 2020) The 2020 and 2021 data additionally reveal deeper insights on the evolving e-commerce trends expected this year: <ul><li>With September 2020 as a baseline, approximately 86% pre-Diwali daily sales were noticed in October 2020, whereas 2021 detected 200% of daily sales in the end of September, marking the beginning of the Big Billion Days period. </li></ul> Indexed Daily Sales of 2021 &amp; 2020 (Baseline: September 2020) <ul><li>5 days before Diwali 2021 demonstrate an increase in the buyer’s retail shopping interest. Home furnishing and Food led the festival with respectively +42% and +18% sales (with First 7 days of October 2021 as a baseline).</li></ul>Diwali 2021 Indexed Sales (Baseline: First 7 days of October 2021) <ul><li>With the first 7 days of October 2021 as a baseline, festive shopping started one month prior to Diwali in 2021, with +27% spike. </li><li>For the rest of October, the sales remain moderate, however, there are two small increases around October 17th and 23rd, although it didn’t exceed the trend observed at the beginning of the month. Indexed Sales in 2021 (Baseline: First 7 days of October 2021)</li></ul>

Home furnishing and food were the most popular shopping categories with 42% and 18% hike in sales 5 days before Diwali: Report

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<ul><li>The fashion carnival is slated to be held between October 16 and 22, and will showcase close to 2 lakh new styles over the last festive season.</li><li><keyword id="319719" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Myntra">Myntra</keyword> has scaled its MENSA network to 18,000 Kirana partners, to fulfill 70% of the festive deliveries.</li></ul> Myntra will be holding its '<keyword id="10055257" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="big-fashion-festival">Big Fashion Festival</keyword>' October 16 and 22 and expects a 2X increase in traffic over the previous festive season. Myntra’s holistic approach to its marketing campaigns, ahead of the event, with Bollywood, Tollywood and other regional celebrities, along with top T20 teams, is expected to reach 150+ million people across the nation. The upcoming edition of the fashion event is also set to witness a massive uptick in demand according to the brand, at 4X over BAU and 2X over the last festive season, with 50% of the contribution coming from Tier 2-3 markets. Myntra is geared to handle the increase in traffic with tech capabilities, scaled to operate at 20,000 orders per minute at peak. Biggest ever Fashion and Lifestyle selection Myntra has scaled its collection by 2 lakh styles, over the last festive season, and has also launched region-specific ethnic collections from various parts of the country underscoring the role of fashion during festivities. In order to cater to the consumer’s festive preferences, Myntra’s selection ranges from the evergreen regional specialties such as bandhani, benarasis, kaantha, kanjeevaram and chikankari, to more experimental trends such as ruffle sarees, shararas and asymmetrical kurtas. <keyword id="2799949" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Myntra-Fashion-Brands">Myntra Fashion Brands</keyword> (MFB) will have a wide range of collection for men and women from brands, including, House of Pataudi, Anouk, Taavi, HRX, Wrogn during the seven days long festive event. There will also be a large focus on 'above the waist' looks and work from home wear with the nature of social events and celebrations becoming virtual. To cater to this change in fashion consumption patterns, there is a higher emphasis on selection across t-shirts, tops, dresses, kurtas, accessories, jewellery, sports footwear, winter wear, beauty and personal care categories. The apparel category on Myntra is slated to contribute ~70% to festive demand on the platform, with other key categories being, kidswear, footwear, home and personal care and accessories. Investments in safety Myntra is prioritizing safety above all aspects. From warehouses and fulfilment centers, to the customers’ doorsteps, there are numerous protocols on safety, which are strictly being adhered to by employees, delivery personnel, MENSA partners, brand partners, and even customers. These include, following strict social distancing norms, regular temperature checks, frequent sanitization of facilities and delivery bags, ensuring the use of PPE’s at all times, frequent hand sanitization and more. Customers are encouraged to undertake contactless deliveries and use digital modes of payment. Speaking about Myntra’s upcoming Big Fashion Festival, Amar Nagaram, CEO, Myntra said, “Myntra’s Big Fashion Festival will offer a specially curated selection of 9 lakh styles for consumers across the country, awaiting to bond over the joy of festivities. The region-specific collection will enable millions of consumers with diverse fashion choices, to celebrate the festive diversity of the country. The consistent momentum in demand observed over the last few months has given impetus to our brand partners, driving deeper collaborations this festive season. An event of this unprecedented magnitude is also set to provide thrust to Myntra’s ecosystem, especially the artisans, MSMEs, and our Kirana store partners.” Unique offers and early access There will be a ‘Grand Opening Hours’ offer for 2 hours on October 16 starting midnight, with the best value deals from top brands such as Puma, Vero Moda, GAP, Roadster, Nike, Levis and more. Myntra has also launched a ‘Play &amp; Earn’ feature where users will be able to play games and redeem their stars to get the Gold slot which will give them a window of 4 hours to shop before the event begins. All customers will be able to avail 10% instant discount on ICICI Bank debit and credit cards during the event. Over 45 celebrities and 80+ influencers are being engaged with, to harness the reach of Myntra Studio and social media platforms, to drive customer engagement. Top international and domestic brands are also set to offer ‘Deal of the Day’, to Myntra Insiders, through the seven-day period, with the top 3 tiers of the brand’s loyal customers getting Myntra vouchers worth up to Rs 1000. Role of <keyword id="2535292" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Omni-channel">Omni-channel</keyword> Overall, Myntra has integrated more than 1000 stores from close to 100 brands on its platform so far to ensure that the customers get their orders delivered to their doorstep in the shortest possible time. Giving a major boost to the omni channel strategy ahead of the festive season Myntra has partnered with a dozen new brands across categories, giving customers access to new season collections from their stores across the country. Logistics and supply chain Myntra’s fulfillment centers across the country are using automation to enhance the speed of packaging, quality control process and expedited shipping. The company has added three packing centers and seven mother hubs ahead of the festive season for processing faster deliveries during the event. Myntra has also given a major boost to its supply chain network, including MENSA partners and has increased its capacity of last-mile deliveries by adding ~600 dexters and 6000 new kirana store owners, over the previous festive season to reach 27000 pincodes.

Myntra expects 2X increase in traffic over the previous festive season in its upcoming Big Fashion Festival

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Tom Brenner/ReutersThe South Portico of the White House is seen decorated for Halloween before U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hand out Halloween candy to visiting schoolchildren at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 28, 2019.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>The Trumps got into the spooky spirit of Halloween on October 28, and decked out the White House with eerie trees, pumpkins and clouds of ghostly fog.</li><li>The festivities took place three days before the House scheduled a vote on procedures for the impeachment inquiry into Trump (which will happen on the day of Halloween, October 31).</li><li>Here's a look at the festivities.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/international?r=US&amp;IR=TIR=T">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.</a></li></ul>The first family got into the spooky spirit of Halloween a few days early. The White House was decked with eerie trees, pumpkins, and clouds ghostly fog.Children lined up to get candy and pose for photographs with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the South Lawn on October 28. The festivities took place three days before Halloween - which is also the same day the House will hold a procedure vote related to the impeachment inquiry into Trump.The president and the first lady handed out candy to military children and local schoolchildren as the Air Force Strolling Strings played "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, the theme song from "The Addams Family" and other Halloween-themed tunes, according to the <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/TrumpshandoutHalloweencandygreetkidsatWhiteHouse/a88170d3c729436ba539d420ff8ca39a/text?Query=trump%20AND%20halloween&amp;mediaType=text&amp;sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&amp;dateRange=Anytime&amp;totalCount=2&amp;currentItemNo=0">Associated Press</a>.Here's a look into the festivities:

The White House was decked out in spooky trees and pumpkins as the Trumps celebrated Halloween a few days early

Consumer spending in India is soaring during the festive season, with people splurging on cars, smartphones, TVs and other items, boosting the country's economic growth, media reports said. Sales at e-commerce platforms like <keyword id="18635" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="amazon" source="Orion">Amazon</keyword> and <keyword id="6354742" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="flipkart" source="Orion">Flipkart</keyword> surged by almost a fifth in the first week of the festive season, compared to the same period last year. Digital payments made via Unified Payments Interface (<keyword id="6358921" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="upi" source="Orion">UPI</keyword>) also increased by 40# in October from a year earlier. Economists see easing inflation and rising wages, especially in rural areas. Consumer confidence hit a four-year high in September, according to the latest figures by the central bank, and demand for bank loans is near a 12-year high despite interest rate hikes this year. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India's GDP will grow at the fastest rate among major economies in 2023 and 2024, at 6.3% in both years. Aside from the festive season, the Cricket World Cup and the forthcoming wedding season are likely to boost consumption. Online sales from Amazon, Flipkart and others reached 47 billion rupees ($565 million) in the week through October 15, said the report by the market research firm Redseer Strategy Consultants. High average selling price (ASP) items such as mobiles, electronics and large appliances emerged as the largest contributor to the sales, driving 67# of the total sales, it mentioned. Flipkart Group continued to assert its leadership in week 1 of the festive season sale, further gaining market share over last year's sales to reach 63# in terms of Gross merchandise value (GMV). Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others began the festive season sales from October 7 which is expected to reach Rs 90,000 crore worth of online GMV in the festive month -- up 18-20# from last year's festive month sales.

Indians spent big on festive season sales, UPI transaction up 40% in Oct: Report

<keyword id="6354742" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Flipkart">Flipkart</keyword> tries to snub its competitors- <keyword id="18635" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> and <keyword id="541988" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="SnapDeal">Snapdeal</keyword> before the first day of the E-commerce sales. 
 
Amazon and Snapdeal are starting the festive sale season tomorrow ie. 1st of October while Flipkart is starting it on the 2nd. What will be interesting to see is who will not only give the best discounts and cashback but who will deliver on their services with no glitches? After the 2014 technical glitches at the Flipkart Big Billion Sale, we hope the sale-ing is smooth for this e-commerce player. 
 
Online marketplaces Flipkart, Amazon, and Snapdeal are ready for their annual festival sales starting the first week of October with Amazon. 
ShopClues and Paytm are also set to flag off their festive season sale around the same time. 
 
<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-2016-Festive-Sales-Flipkart-Amazon-Snapdeal/articleshow/54597500.cms">ALSO READ:The 2016 Festive Sales- What’s Hot And Happening.</a> 
 
Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2016 and Amazon Great Indian Sale will be the most anticipated, just like every year but there are some things that have changed. 
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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for CoachellaINDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Hip-hop artist Kanye West performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music &amp; Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California.</div></div></div>Fans were crushed after Kanye West's headlining performance at New York City music festival Governors Ball was <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/06/governors-ball-day-3-has-been-canceled.html">canceled</a> because of "severe weather" earlier this month. <a href="http://www.thisisinsider.com/kanye-west-crowd-riot-2016-6">Some 4,000 of them turned up later</a> that evening for an impromptu show at Webster Hall, but that too was canceled after police broke up the crowd.To make up for it, the festival's organizers are making a whole new festival just for Kanye.The inaugural <a href="http://themeadowsnyc.com/">Meadows Music and Arts Festival</a> will take place from October 1 to October 2 in New York City, with Kanye, The Weeknd, <a href="http://www.thisisinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-refuses-to-sign-a-record-deal-2016-6">Chance the Rapper</a>, and Kygo as headliners."The booking of Kanye West was born out of his weather-related cancelled appearance at Governors Ball 2016," the festival <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/06/gov-ball-launches-new-kanye-headlined-festival.html">said in a statement to Vulture</a>. And if you got a ticket to Governors Ball, you'll get access to <a href="http://themeadowsnyc.com/tickets/">a pre-sale</a> for the Meadows Music and Arts Festival.Here's the full lineup:<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">The Meadows Music and Arts Festivalhttp://themeadowsnyc.com/</div></div></div> <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/freakishly-real-eye-tattoos-2016-5">A tattoo artist specializes in freakishly real eyeball tattoos, and people are lining up to get one</a></h3> <div> <div> <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="hzbnRsMzE6wRZGygMdgs7bD1IO7iljQA" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div> </div> </div> </div>

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