Indian online buyers losing up to Rs 28,000 crore annually to dark patterns, hidden charges: ReportIndian shoppers are losing thousands of crores yearly due to deceptive online designs. Hidden charges and forced add-ons affect millions of...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
D2C brands feel the pinch as consumers cut spendingRising input costs and shrinking demand are squeezing smaller brands, with consumer spending projected to drop 5-6% next quarter. D2C brand...
15 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why is Swiggy stock tanking after its Q4 results?Swiggy's stock dipped 7% after reporting a 45% rise in Q4 FY26 revenue to Rs 6,383 crore and a narrowed net loss. Analysts cited a slowdown...
11 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: What does Blinkit’s growth moderation mean for rivals?The platform recently reported its second straight quarter of positive adjusted Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and a...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
ET Graphics: From cars to mobiles, consumers open wallets this DiwaliConsumer spending surged across various sectors during the Navratri-Diwali festive period, with significant double-digit growth reported in...
31 Oct, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Ecommerce sales jump 31% to Rs 1.24 lakh crore this festive seasonThis year’s strong growth in sales is significant to the ecommerce sector, as it comes after slow growth in 2024.
28 Oct, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
Zepto’s $450 million funding could increase competition, cash burn in industry: analystsQuick commerce platform Zepto closed a $450 million round in a mix of primary and secondary transactions on Thursday. Founder Adit Palicha ...
18 Oct, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Carts to fill up fast & how! Ecomm platforms are set for bumper salesOnline retail sales in India surged by 32-35% during the first two days of the festive season, fueled by GST 2.0 implementation and signifi...
24 Sep, 2025, 12.15 AM IST
Meesho’s annual festive sale to begin on September 19To drive festive sales, brands on Meesho are introducing festive collections across fashion, beauty, and home essentials, besides expanding...
11 Sep, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
Pop-ups, ads, banners and games: How quick commerce app designs have changedQuick commerce apps are increasingly cluttered with ads, pop-ups, and interactive elements, frustrating users seeking quick purchases. Comp...
25 Jun, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
Quick commerce may corner more than $1 billion of kirana sales: report“After Covid, a lot of customers have experimented with online grocery and there is a buyer base who is ready to pay for convenience. So, o...
15 Nov, 2024, 10.44 AM IST
Festive sales end with a bang, after Rs 1 lakh crore of clicksConsumer demand for top luxury brands was a highlight of this season. “Demand for premium large appliances grew by 30% over last year, whil...
04 Nov, 2024, 09.16 AM IST
Blinkit unveils EMI option for items above Rs 2,999This is similar to ecommerce platforms, which have been offering EMI options for a while. The move is aimed at making purchases more afford...
24 Oct, 2024, 04.52 PM IST
Festive sales hit $6.5 billion in a week on ecommerce street: reportIndustry insiders said online shoppers–including a large chunk from smaller towns and cities–have been buying products with higher average ...
12 Oct, 2024, 10.45 AM IST
Sale is live! ecommerce companies on track to hit 20-25% growth this seasonThe first week of festive sale where Flipkart and Amazon India run their flagship events Big Billion Days and the Great Indian Festival res...
30 Sep, 2024, 09.23 AM IST
Online festive season sales set to touch $12 billion this year: reportFestive season sales, in terms of gross merchandise value (GMV), will likely reach $12 billion this year, rising 23% from the previous year...
19 Sep, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
Festive sales may fetch Flipkart up to Rs 36,000 crore in gross salesThis year, during the first week of the festive season sales on ecommerce marketplaces, GMV grew by about 18% to around $4 billion, accordi...
24 Oct, 2023, 06.00 AM IST