Quick delivery platforms hike festive ad rates 35% as sales seen doublingThe increase comes at a time when advertisers increasingly use quick-commerce platforms to reach consumers closer to the point of purchase,...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
Ecommerce festive sales set to rise almost 30%, quick commerce to gain share: AnalystsOnline festive shopping is expected to reach a new high this year, with ecommerce marketplaces and retailers seeing strong demand across ca...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's festive season promises strong show as quick commerce reshapes online shopping battleIndia’s festive e-commerce season is expected to deliver healthy spending growth, with premium purchases coexisting with aggressive bargain...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Which stocks should you buy ahead of the festive season? Here are Kotak Securities’ top 10 picksIndia’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors and stocks that could benefit. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Flipkart introduces penalties for sellers over despatch delays, cancellationsFlipkart has introduced new penalties for sellers over despatch delays and order cancellations, ahead of the festive season. Sellers will p...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Brands unwrap premium gifting packs on quick commerce for festive seasonBrands are launching festive, event-specific products on quick commerce platforms as shoppers increasingly turn to rapid delivery for gifti...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Woman Ahead and Social EnterpriseHappy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awar...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
The ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Best on Campus and Comeback KidHappy Tuesday! We are excited to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). In the run-up to the coveted honou...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
New-age firms cushion Q1 raw material, diesel cost shock with price hikes, efficienciesNew-age consumer and logistics firms managed cost increases during the April-June quarter. Strong sales growth and selective price hikes he...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
From discovery to purchase: How creators shape Gen Z's festive shoppingAbout 34% of Gen Z turn to social platforms for inspiration and ideas, and 28% use them to coordinate plans or gifting, per a study conduct...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India ready for a premium wealth show while US missiles rattle the worldIndia's festive shopping season is set to highlight the country's premiumisation boom despite global uncertainty triggered by the US-Iran w...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Beauty, lifestyle, electronics top-selling categories this Diwali: ReportDuring this Diwali season, India witnessed a remarkable 51.5% surge in beauty product sales, as reported by Assiduus Global Inc, a global e...
29 Nov, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
All hail the great Indian consumerDiwali has always been the best time in India to boost sales in every sector. From auto sales to luxury apartments, the numbers are setting...
16 Nov, 2023, 03.44 PM IST
Festive sales finally bring cheers for retail storesMall owners and apparel brands have reported a 15-20 per cent surge in sales over last year in Mumbai, Delhi and elsewhere due to shopping ...
15 Oct, 2017, 11.37 PM IST
Festive season sales could be a trap: Here's how to find outMaybe you're not a shopaholic after all, but have succumbed to the influence of carefully crafted marketing and advertising campaigns.
07 Oct, 2017, 03.30 PM IST
Are you over-spending on shopping? Here are tips on how to avoid itAn over-shopping epidemic is raging across India. Find out if you are also overspending and how to avoid it.
10 Oct, 2016, 12.28 PM IST