Covid, bad civic infrastructure hit the biz badly Store sales of attar, which has a history of thousands of years, are seeing a decline in Bengaluru as people are shifting to online transactions. Mohammed Ismail of AK Perfumes on Cottonpet Main Road, said: “The shock of lockdowns has still not gone. Earlier, people had a […]
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Ban on animals has reduced people’s interest Employees of Rambo Circus, which is running in Bengaluru after Covid-induced lockdowns, say their salaries are just enough for them to survive. Ismail Sheikh, a globe rider at the circus, informed The Observer that a good number of people are coming to watch the shows. He earns only […]
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Some purchase records for their vintage value Tucked away in Public Utility Building on M.G Road is Rams Musique, packed to the roof with vintage vinyl records, cassettes, CDs and DVDs of almost every music genre. But most of these cassettes and vinyls remain untouched. With the increasing popularity of streaming services like Spotify, Netflix […]
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“FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) is working further towards women empowerment and entrepreneurship” said Ujjwala Singhania, President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) FLO, while speaking at the inauguration of the 10th year of its Bengaluru Chapter The FLO aspires for a society where women are harbingers of change. Rasmi Sarita, the Executive […]
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Most consumers are bachelors and students Tiffin services in Bengaluru are gradually reviving as the city opens up post lockdown. Hitesh Kumar from Rootiyan tiffin services, informed The Observer: “We function near Old Airport Road and our services mainly catering to the IT sector. During the lockdown, we did not find any boom in our […]
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They are not purchasing goods in bulk As consumers look for ways to cut costs, shop owners say they are noticing a shift in consumer behaviour. Customers are now buying low-priced commodities rather than more expensive ones. Divya Palleda, a consumer, informed The Observer: “I always think twice before buying goods that are on the […]
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Moving online, opened a new front for them Businesses in Karnataka are making a comeback after a complete or partial termination of operations due to lockdowns. They are attempting a fresh start after experiencing low consumer demand, supply fluctuations and lockdown restrictions. Nishit Arora, owner of Canyon Mart, which sells belts and padlocks, informed The […]
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Maintaining the balance has been tough for moms Anoop Rao, who works for a US-based bank, starts his work at 5:30 pm. His mind is clear, not clouded with the unpleasant honking of cars. He grabs a cup of coffee and secures a quiet corner in his apartment. He doesn’t have to make his way […]
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Eateries hit too; staff working on reduced salaries Bengaluru: Right opposite boarding gate 30 of the Kempegowda International Airport is a brightly lit merchandise store called WK Life London. Despite a variety of goods on offer, stacked neatly across long white shelves, the store is struggling to make ends meet. “Sales have dipped massively in […]
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“The journey of an entrepreneur is long and they need the fuel of encouragement along with assurance and guidance which the government is ready to provide,” said B.S.Yediyurrapa, Chief Minister at the celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day held at Sir.M.V.Auditorium organized by Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) and Government of Karnataka. […]
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