Dhanteras gold rush stretches quick commerce delivery fleets, storesHeavy demand across platforms such as Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto also led to dark stores in multiple pincodes in Delhi, Mumbai, and Beng...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Quick commerce delivers huge festive triumph for D2C brandsBeauty brand Pilgrim and healthy snacks brand Open Secret both doubled their sales year-on-year (YoY) during the festive period, driven by ...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Manyavar maker Vedant Fashions struggles to revive growth as same-store sales drop 5.8% in Q2Manyavar maker Vedant Fashions is facing mounting competition and slowing growth, with same-store sales declining 5.8% in the September qua...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
China's Singles Day shopping festival puts AI selling power to the testIf you are looking for evidence of how enthusiastically China is adopting AI, look no further than the country's premier month-long Singles...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
UPI volume, value post strong growth during Diwali as festive spending lights up digital paymentsThis year, November 6, which coincided with Dhanteras, recorded UPI transactions worth Rs 1.37 lakh crore, the second-highest daily transac...
10 Nov, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Bhai Dooj 2026 date today or tomorrow? Check tithi, Bhadra kaal, tilak muhurat and other key detailsBhai Dooj date: Bhai Dooj, celebrated on November 11, 2026, highlights the special bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters perform tradi...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Festive hamper orders triple, laddu tops 'Mithai' chart on Zepto this DiwaliZepto's festive hamper orders tripled during Diwali compared with last year, while laddu emerged as the most frequently ordered sweet and s...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Festive shopping: Home, kitchen products drive 81% jump in D2C sales to Rs 1,328 croreHome and kitchen product sales surged 81% year-on-year during the pre-Diwali shopping period in India. Gross merchandise value reached an e...
09 Nov, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Diwali rush lifts rapid delivery orders for last-minute shopping, giftingPlatforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes revamped their apps for Diwali, introducing interactive interf...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Surge in air purifier sales in India as pollution levels rise during winter season 2023Air purifier sales have increased substantially in India as pollution levels rise and winter approaches. Quick-commerce platforms are exper...
07 Nov, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Quick commerce emerges beyond Diwali shopping panic to breathe on the necks of e-commerce giantsQuick-commerce platforms in India are increasingly including fashion, beauty, and gifting items for Diwali shopping. Myntra and Amazon are ...
07 Nov, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
14,000+ gold, silver coins delivered per hour: Instamart, Zepto, others record rising orders as Diwali shopping shifts to q-commDuring the recent Dhanteras and Diwali events, consumers turned to quick-commerce platforms for their festive shopping needs. Significant i...
07 Nov, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Dhanteras 2026 Shopping Muhurat Today: Check Gold, Silver, Vehicle Buying Timings and Lakshmi Puja Shubh Muhurat in Delhi, Mumbai, Noida and Other CitiesDhanteras 2026 is being celebrated today, Friday, November 6, marking the beginning of Diwali festivities. Devotees traditionally purchase ...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
China's 'Lipstick King' touts AI tokens in first for Singles' Day festivalThe launch is the first time AI token packages have been offered as a significant consumer product category during Singles' Day, the world'...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Dhanteras 2026 date: Shubh muhurat to buy gold, silver, utensils and other valuablesDhanteras muhurat: Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on November 6. From the shubh muhurat for Lakshmi Puja to city-wise timings and the si...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
India's urban shoppers spend 13% more on FMCG but shop less oftenIndia's urban shoppers are increasing grocery spending while making less frequent trips, reflecting higher prices' impact. Online sales are...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Millennials lead AI shopping adoption in India at 84%, ahead of Gen Z: McKinseyIn India, Millennials are leading the adoption of artificial intelligence for shopping, with 84 percent using AI tools. Gen Z follows close...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.17 PM IST