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Will Omicron deal another blow to India's wedding industry?

The new Covid-19 variant is threatening to spoil the wedding industry's party again, at a time when it looked all set to recover its previous losses. Here's how Omicron may hit the wedding industry

TMS Ep80: Gold rush, wedding industry, markets, privatisation

What is behind India's renewed love for gold? Will Omicron woes hit the wedding industry? Markets prepared for mini-lockdowns? What are privatisation and disinvestment? All answers here

Wedding industry to touch $500 bn in 10 years: Matrimony.com's Janakiraman

"Things are back to normal. We expect the wedding services business to grow in triple-digits year on year," said Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and chief executive officer of Matrimony.com Ltd

Choosing a delightful venue from an array of choices for your grand wedding

It's the venue that sets the tone of the wedding, and once you've chosen the perfect place, managing the food, flower arrangements, bridal lehenga and wedding attire will be a breeze

Amid pandemic uncertainty, hospitality sector pins hopes on Indian weddings

Leisure is the asset owner of Jim Corbett Taj Hotel and Club Mahindra properties in Uttarakhand

A quick guide on financial planning for the wedding and life thereafter

While budgeting is very important for pre-wedding, wedding and honeymoon expenses, couples must also plan for their long-term goals when they finally settle down

Matrimony.com to buy wedding planning firm ShaadiSaga for Rs 11 cr

The deal will enable Matrimony.com to scale up its presence significantly in the North and West regions

From Dia Mirza to Jasprit Bumrah, celebrity weddings in the time of Covid

The rich are following a template for their special day - an intimate ceremony, with fewer people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect

India gold imports jump to near two-year high as weddings revive demand

Overseas purchases increased more than sevenfold to 98.6 tons last month from 13 tons a year earlier.

Indian saree: Not quite ubiquitous, but every woman's wardrobe treasure

A cultural symbol and style statement for Indian women, it is no longer limited to weddings and family occasions, but has begun extending to work wear, corporate meetings and cocktail parties too

Delhi govt allows up to 200 people at marriage gatherings in closed spaces

The Delhi govt on Saturday allowed marriage gatherings of up to 200 persons in closed spaces and the number of participants depending on the size of ground in case of open spaces

Small is in as 'Corona' nuptials take over from the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Marriage functions today are more intimate affairs, with couples saving on travel costs and elaborate buffets, spending instead on staycation, gifts and personalised events

Indian matchmaking

The latest Netflix reality show Indian Matchmaking has been a huge hit in India and among the top 10 in the US charts

Marriage in times of coronavirus: Maharashtra couple married via video call

The marriage halls are also closed during the lockdown period

Wedding-season demand: Gold prices rise Rs 78 per 10 g, silver Rs 245 a kg

In the international market, both gold and silver prices were quoting lower at USD 1,509 per ounce and USD 18.08 an ounce.

The start-up with a one-stop shop for the perfect big fat Indian wedding

With some 25,000 nuptials under its belt, Weddingz.in claims to be India's largest 'wedding company', offering a fully-managed, one-stop platform to deliver the perfect wedding experience

Go gossamer and light: What the bride should wear this wedding season

Business Standard spoke to three of India's top designers - Ritu Kumar, Gaurav Gupta and Tarun Tahiliani - and sought for prospective brides their advice on how to choose the best wedding outfit

Wedded to ostentation

The big fat Indian wedding has become a craze

The economics of a village wedding

Everyone is hooked on to TV serials and Bollywood movies which showcase opulent weddings and costumes

Baraat biz: In big fat Indian weddings, bands are making a killing

When there is a 'baraat', the band and the 'baaja' can't be too far behind