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Tis the Season to be Holy! It's an important period coming up in India's commercial year, the festival season, an opportunity for brands to make a mark, an indicator of economic sentiment. Kicking off with Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam, followed by the major month of October with Diwali, Dussehra, Durga Puja and more, this season tends to be a time when many Indians make large ticket purchases on auspicious days, leading to a boom in home buying, car purchases and stock trading. The period is followed by the wedding season, which was most recently valued at $130 billion (₹10 lakh crore). Some facts and figures: 💰 Diwali 2023 spending was ~$60 billion (₹3.75 lakh crore) across the month 🏡 150,000+ homes were booked across the October 2023 period 👑 Spending during the wedding season for jewellery, clothes, gifts and decor is estimated to be ~$50 billion (₹3.3 lakh crore) 🚗 1 million+ cars were booked across 90 days (October - November 2023) The period also showcases some of the most imaginative ads, with brands celebrating various festivals across the country. For emerging brands in the consumer space, this will be a great chance to showcase your products across gift hampers, corporate gifting, diwali packs and more. From the Artha portfolio, excited to see Daalchini - Smart Vending Machines Himshakti , Natch and Nirmalaya delighting consumers. I'd love to know what folks are predicting for this festive season! #venturecapital #startups #diwali #consumer

In today's cutthroat business world, brands crave loyal customers. That's where corporate gifting comes in, a clever strategy for forging deeper connections with your clients. OMVAI.in, a leading apparel brand, gets it. They leverage corporate gifting to connect with valued customers on a more personal level. Think of it as a bridge – a thoughtful gift builds emotional connections that leave a lasting impression. Why OMVAI.in? Luxury that speaks volumes. OMVAI.in offers a range of exquisite pashmina wraps, the perfect way to show appreciation while reinforcing their brand identity as India's go-to luxury gifting destination. But it's not just about luxury! OMVAI.in knows celebrating milestones matters. That's why they offer beautiful gifts for festivals like Diwali or Christmas. These timeless and thoughtful options are perfect for any occasion. With OMVAI.in, you go beyond gifts. You send tokens of appreciation and spread joy. Ready to show your employees and customers you care? Explore @OMVAI's versatile gifting options and create lasting bonds with your most valued clients. #corporategifting #clientrelationships #omvai #luxurygifts #pashmina #giftingideas #diwali #christmasgifts

One challenge all businesses face is leaving a lasting impression on employees and clients. In fact, 72% of people say a simple method has helped them foster strong relationships. And that method is gifting. Corporate gifting goes beyond a mere gesture—it shows appreciation, builds goodwill, and keeps your brand top of mind. Here’s how to choose the perfect #diwali corporate gift: 🎨 Personalize: Tailor the gift to the recipient for a more meaningful impact. 🏺Cultural Significance: In India, tradition matters—elegant home decor or gourmet treats can make a lasting impression. 🍬 💼Practicality: Choose something that adds value to their daily lives. A well-thought-out gift can be the key to stronger business relationships. Want to create the perfect gift collection for your business? DM us for a custom-made catalogue to suit your brand's needs this Diwali! 🙌 #corporategifting #buildingconnections

#LatePost When the shop gives off Red vibes, it feels like Diwali has already arrived. This Diwali, I spent a couple of hours in the morning at our stationery store in Sewri, a locality along the eastern edge of South Mumbai. It took me down memory lane, back to when most of our vacation time was spent at the store. We had certain periods of the year with peak sales—for instance, when schools reopened around June, bringing a hike in demand for textbooks, notebooks & other stationery items. Similarly, during the Christmas season, decoration items would quickly sell out, while Diwali would see a rise in the sale of red cloth & red diaries for the Laxmi Poojan. Back in the day, around 15 to 18 years ago, we even sold firecrackers, with Diwali being the peak season. Apart from Diwali, we’d also see sales spike during cricket victories & other celebrations, but nothing matched Diwali. The highlight was the night before Diwali, when we would stay up all night assembling metal frames & arranging firecrackers on the staircase display. We’d enjoy Dal Baati, a Rajasthani delicacy, for dinner with our co-workers, while treating ourselves to ice cream at midnight as we built the shelf. There are countless memories associated with this store, not just as a consumer but as an owner. I used to walk a mile & a half to deliver goods to an industrial estate; roam the old lanes of wholesale market to buy stationery materials in bulk. Those were the good old days. Sitting in the store now, looking at all the fancy stationery items, I can see how much brands like Apsara & Camlin have evolved. They’ve realized the need for birthday gift options & now you can find Designer Kits—complete with a drawing book, crayons, sketch pens & more — all bundled up in thoughtful, colorful packaging that’s ready to gift. Now, in the digital age & the fast-paced startup world, product packaging often focuses solely on the product itself, without the imaginative, eye-catching designs that once drew customers in. It’s hard to say how much a founder today connects with each customer, whereas in our retail store, my dad knew the local customers so well that they went beyond just shopping, discussing their jobs & personal lives. As I look back, I realize how much the essence of business has changed. In a world that’s increasingly fast-paced, I believe the heart of any business still lies in the relationships we build with our customers, just like we need to have Community Manager roles to do this nowadays—roles that have been more commonly adopted in the Western business landscape, focusing on fostering connections & engagement in a meaningful way. Whether it’s through thoughtful packaging or simply remembering a customer’s name, these personal touches make all the difference. Here’s to celebrating the spirit of Diwali & the memories it brings, while also looking forward to the evolving startup landscape, where we can keep that human connection alive. #Festive #CommunityInsights

Celebrating #Diwali with Local Artisans: Zepto’s Commitment to Community This Diwali, Zepto is proud to announce a collaboration with over 500 skilled artisans to promote beautifully handcrafted earthen lamps, or diyas. This initiative underscores their dedication to strengthening the local economy and supporting traditional craftsmanship. 🔹 Spotlight on Community: They’re partnering with 50 families from the Prajapati community, renowned for their pottery skills. This collaboration is essential for their livelihoods, especially during festive seasons like Diwali. 🔹 Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Aadit Palicha, CEO, Zepto, emphasized, “We genuinely admire Pradeep and others like him for crafting these beautiful diyas that illuminate Diwali in India.” 🔹 Navigating Challenges: While e-commerce platforms like Zepto offer many benefits, they acknowledge the criticisms regarding their impact on traditional local grocery stores, or kiranas. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has called for better integration of these stores into the digital landscape to balance growth and tradition. 🔹 Supporting Homegrown Products: In light of recent border tensions, there has been a growing movement among consumers to prioritize Indian-made goods over Chinese products. The appreciation for local craftsmanship is stronger than ever, reflecting a renewed pride in homegrown products. Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit of Diwali by supporting local artisans and promoting our rich cultural heritage! #Diwali #SupportLocal #Artisans #Ecommerce #Zepto #PrajapatiCommunity #Empowerment #Handcrafted #MadeInIndia

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly elegance! 🌱✨ Our sustainable corporate gifts, crafted from stylish cork material, combine smart design with utility. Impress clients and employees with thoughtful, planet-friendly choices that make a lasting impact. (MOQ 100 & above) #SustainableGifting #DiwaliGifts #EcoFriendly #CorporateGifts #corporateculture LinkedIn News LinkedIn for Sales LinkedIn News India

LinkedIn’s character limit limited my ability to include another aspect of #Diwali in an earlier post (https://lnkd.in/gmDTuEec). And Ashwin P rightly commented about it, so here goes…   Just as there is a collective hangover that follows Diwali celebrations, the festival is also synonymous with conspicuous consumption and an ostentatious flaunting of wealth that raises India’s GDP significantly in a month. Malls morph into the El Dorado of bargain-hunters deluded into believing that discounts are genuine. Gold sales were down 15% over the last year – probably because the bears had deprived stock traders of quick money. And while car sales were either flat or marginally lower than 2023, The Times Of India reported (https://lnkd.in/gEbQ799i) that #ecommerce has clicked even more: over half the Diwali demand came in the last week of September, with goods worth a mindboggling Rs 55,000 crore ($6.5 bn) sold during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival through October. Coincidentally, $6.5 bn is what OpenAI drummed up from additional investors in September.   The problem, however, is that neither of the two online brands are known for their concern about wastage generated from packaging material in which everything from lipsticks to TV sets are dispatched. And cardboard isn’t the only trash that piles up: the relentless bursting of crackers leaves a trail of burnt paper on the streets while the chemicals turn to noxious gas. Gift boxes and wrapping paper are rarely recycled either. And, of course, fuel is burnt while SUVs (the only vehicles showing any growth for automakers) clog the roads.   However, some dark clouds do have silver linings. As wardrobes are emptied to make way for new clothes, NGOs and the domestic help end up being deserving beneficiaries of the annual largesse of ladies and their loathe husbands. The Diwali bonus – looked forward to by staff employed at all levels – comes as a much-needed boost in household income. Craftsmen, tailors, jewellers, confectionery makers et al are kept gainfully employed in the months preceding Diwali, as are diya-makers and flower growers. Unsold inventories of both these are often dumped by the roadside the next day. Once-venerated idols and images of gods and goddesses are also discarded abruptly as unwanted clutter after the solemnities are done and dusted.   Funnily enough, however, as millions of light bulbs are strung across buildings and every room remains lit all night – apparently to attract the goddess of wealth who, like Santa Claus, is expected to drop in, power cuts become non-existent for a few days. Miraculously, our electricity supply and distribution is perfect; until the day after when Gurgaon goes dark as usual.   We are, evidently, a country on sale. And of waste. #onlyconnect

✨ Diwali is the Festival of Lights, so today, let’s spotlight the business of lighting! 🌟 It’s Day 49 of May the Senses Be with You, and if you’re in the lighting industry, here’s the game-changer: your brand can be so much more than just visuals. Imagine your lighting showroom as a multi-sensory experience: Scent: Guide your customers with subtle fragrances that lead them to your hero products. Each scent can create an emotional connection, making them feel at home and excited to explore. Touch: Go beyond glass and wires—add a signature material or finish that’s unmistakably yours. The feel of a product can make customers remember your brand long after they leave. Sound: Even the click of a remote can be a branded moment! Imagine a remote with the perfect tactility—one that reflects the quality and style of your lights. In a market where lights set the mood, sensory branding can help your products stand out, linger, and leave an impression. 💡 It’s time to illuminate more than just rooms—let’s light up experiences! Ready to shine? #LightingBusiness #SensoryBranding #Diwali2024 #CustomerExperience #LightingDesign #FestivalOfLights #RetailBranding #EngageAllSenses #InStoreExperience #BrandStrategy #BrandManagement #MayTheSensesBeWithYou #LightingInnovation #MultiSensoryBranding #HomeDecorIndia #LightingIndustry #IconicBranding #diwalispecial MITID Indore NATIONAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NAREDCO) CREDAI National

🌐 Important aspects for attaining Career Goals :- 🗣️ Achieving career goals requires a proactive, thoughtful approach, combining skill-building, influence, & continuous improvement. At the foundation, understanding one’s current career position is essential. Am I in the early stages, still learning the basics? Or am I more established, looking to expand my influence? By assessing where I am, I can set clear & achievable goals that align with my ambitions. ✍️ The first step in any career journey is to learn and experiment. Every role provides opportunities to acquire new knowledge, whether through formal training, hands-on experience, or tackling challenges. Experimenting with different tasks or approaches builds adaptability, which is crucial in today’s dynamic work environment. Staying curious, open to new ideas also keeps my work fresh & engaging. 📢 Once a solid base is established, it’s important to scale skills—that is, take existing abilities & enhance them. Scaling involves focusing on key skills that add the most value to my role & then mastering them. Whether it's leadership, communication, or technical expertise, improving these skills not only boosts my productivity but also increases my value within the organization, making me a more competitive candidate for future roles. 👁️ With strong skills, the next phase is to expand influence. This involves building relationships with colleagues, mentors, leaders within the Company & Industry. By promoting these connections, contributing to team & organizational goals, we can create a positive impact that extends beyond my immediate responsibilities. Expanding influence also means sharing insights, supporting others, which enhances my reputation as a reliable & resourceful professional. 📨 Another important element in career growth is to amplify past efforts for growth. Reflecting on & promoting past successes can demonstrate a proven track record, especially when seeking new opportunities or advancements. Documenting achievements, using them to highlight strengths can remind both myself & others of the value I bring to the table, setting a solid foundation for future progress. ✅ In summary, achieving career goals is a journey of learning, skill-building, influence, & reflecting on past achievements. By combining these strategies, We can build a purposeful career path, grow professionally, & steadily climb the career ladder toward long-term success. #leadership #reality #leaders #career #aim #professionals #foundation #youth #goals #facts #support #promotions #impact #fun #success #maturity #missing #patience #vision #purpose #journey #engaging #facts #focus #direction #goals #time #path #influence #achievements #monetary #realtalk #benefits #responsibility #selfish #desires #future #past #present #strategy #longterm #relationships #culture #skills #training #ideas #ambitions #desires #accountability

What can a good client vendor partner relationship teach you. This Diwali, we had the privilege of partnering with The Fern Hotels & Resorts for their corporate diwali gifting. I had met Suhail a few months back in Mumbai and amidst other things he mentioned his passion for everything sustainable. Upon returning to Doon, I promptly sent him a few options that could be used for Diwali. Mind you we still had some time for Diwali, chances of him completely forgetting our discussion were high. Two months before Diwali and I got a message from the marketing team mentioning the option I had sent. We got into a discussion and the agreement was reached. During the delivery, we faced our set of challenges. The notorious Diwali delays and some amount of damage. But thankfully during this entire period, the two teams at Fern and JiViSa Wellness kept speaking to each other and figuring out solutions one after the other. Net effect, Fern's customers received their Diwali bags in time. Now why did I feel like writing about this? Because, there was so much one could learn: 1. Suhail did not just say he believed in sustainable products, he meant it. The wooden box of three handcrafted soaps didn't look big (unlike what some people demand for gifting), but that didn't deter the team. He stuck to his conviction of gifting sustainable. 2. Despite some genuine errors made by my team, Deepak and his marketing team continued to work closely with us. The objective was a smooth delivery, not blaming or pulling anyone down. 3. I had earlier written a post about how if organisations start planning in time, it gives everyone so much time for course correction. And that's exactly what we saw this time. With the project closing in time, we were able to overcome the delays and damage with prompt replacements, only because we had the luxury of time. And this came from the organisation's foresight. 4. Finally something I learnt way back from my then client Graeme Macleod, our vendors are our partners, only if you understand that and give them that space, there's so much value they can add. I felt Fern allowing us that space, allowed us to own up so much more. Here's to building great relations, while building businesses. Snehi Singh Mohini Dagar Kahkasha Khan Nisha Kaptiyal Laxmi Himalaya karan Nidhi Thakur #sustainablegifting #startupjourney #womeninbusiness #businessrelations