Kochi's festive sales jump 10% on Christmas, New Year demand
Kochi traders report a 10% sales surge this festive season. LED lights, gifts, and plum cakes lead demand, while garments lag. Discover the key trends driving Kochi's holiday economy.
Kochi traders report a 10% sales surge this festive season. LED lights, gifts, and plum cakes lead demand, while garments lag. Discover the key trends driving Kochi's holiday economy.
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NITI Aayog scales its Women Entrepreneurship Platform to state levels, strengthening public-private partnerships to empower 10 million women entrepreneurs and drive women-led development in India.
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