Local markets, real prices & shop-owner know-how.
Market guides, prices from live FRQ listings, shopping how-tos, festive trends and practical guides for sellers taking their shop online.
GST on Clothes in India: 5% Up to Rs 2,500, 18% Above
Clothes up to Rs 2,500 a piece are at 5% GST and above that at 18%, since 22 September 2025. Here is what it means for your bill.
Navratri 2027 Colours: Day-by-Day Outfit Plan
Navratri 2027 runs from 30 September to 9 October. Here are the nine colours by day, and how to shop without buying nine outfits.
Vivah Muhurat 2027: Dates and a Wedding Shopping Plan
Vivah muhurat 2027 dates, a wedding shopping timeline, and what to buy first, with the dates checked against a panchang source.
Clothing Shop Business Ideas for India: 8 Options
Eight clothing shop business ideas for India, with the budget, GST and common traps to check before you start.
Mumbai Clothing Bazaars: Where to Shop and How to Plan
Four Mumbai clothing markets, what each is known for, and how to plan one trip for all four.
Shaadi Saree Shopping Guide in Hinglish, Step by Step
Shaadi ki saree shopping ka simple plan: family list, budget, shop choice, GST bill check aur care, step by step.
Why We Built FRQ: Free Websites for Small Shops
FRQ started with a stock message in a WhatsApp group in a village near Vellore. Here is why we built a free website for small shops.
How Long Should a Kurta Be: Height and Outfit Guide
A kurta should end between mid-thigh and just above the knee, depending on your height and what you wear it with.
How to Store Silk Sarees in a Suitcase While Travelling
Fold silk sarees with tissue paper, pack them flat, and let them air out on arrival to avoid creases.
How to Wash Chikankari Kurta at Home Without Losing Embroidery
Wash your chikankari kurta at home by hand using cold water, mild detergent, and gentle drying to protect the embroidery.
Maha Shivratri 2027 Shopping: Date, Plan & Outfit Guide
Maha Shivratri 2027 is Saturday 6 March. Shop outfits first, then jewellery, then puja items in the final three days.
Diwali Dress for Women 2026: Ideas, Budget, Where to Buy
Diwali is on 8 November 2026. Outfit ideas, colours, a budget rule and where to buy, plus the Diwali 2027 date.
GST Bill Format for Clothing Shops (Free Excel, 2026)
The details a clothing shop's GST bill must show, how CGST, SGST and IGST work, and a free Excel template (on request).
How to Identify Pure Mul Cotton Fabric Before You Buy
Five simple checks at the counter will tell you if the fabric is pure mul cotton or a blend.
How to Iron a Silk Saree at Home and Keep the Pleats
Iron silk sarees at home using low heat, a cotton cloth, and the correct pressing order to protect zari and pleats.
Lohri 2027 Shopping: Date, Plan & Outfit Guide
Lohri 2027 is on Thursday 14 January. Shop outfit and blouse first, then jewellery, then puja items in the last three days.
How to Take Indian Saree Blouse Measurements at Home
Measure a blouse that already fits, laid flat, and get three key points right before ordering.
Makar Sankranti 2027 Shopping: Date, Plan & Outfit Guide
Makar Sankranti 2027 is Friday 15 January. Shop outfits by 3 January, jewellery by 10 January, and puja items by 13 January.
How to Clean, Soften and Maintain Kolhapuri Chappals at Home
Clean dust and mud, soften the leather, and break in your Kolhapuri chappals with checks you can do today at home.
How to Open a Boutique at Home: First Month Plan
Plan your space, choose initial stock, and find first customers in your first month of operating a home boutique.
Vasant Panchami 2027 Shopping: Date, Plan & Outfit Guide
Vasant Panchami 2027 is on Thursday 11 February; shop outfits and jewellery over the weekends starting 31 October.
New Year 2027 Shopping: Date, Plan & Outfit Guide
New Year 2027 is Friday 1 January. Shop outfits, jewellery, and puja items over the eight weekends before it.
Christmas 2026 Shopping: Date, Plan & Outfit Guide
Christmas 2026 is Friday 25 December; shop outfits and stitching first, then jewellery and footwear, and leave puja items for the last three days.