India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Price shock trumps festive cheer as India smartphone shipments hit decade lowIndia's smartphone market faced a 26% decline in shipments in Q3 2026 compared to the previous year. Factors like rising prices and cautiou...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India's smartphone shipments slip 26 pc to decade-low in Q3, Samsung regains top spot: ReportMajor Chinese players Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi are estimated to have seen a decline in shipments while Samsung regained top position despite a...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Online festive sales fizzle; Snowflake CEO on AI’s impact on softwareHappy Monday! Festive ecommerce sales have slowed down this year, we tell you why. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
19 Oct, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Comfort over style: 52% of young Indians prioritise ease when buying festive footwear, study findsA recent survey reveals that comfort tops the list of priorities for young Indian consumers when selecting festive footwear. Approximately ...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Tata Mutual Fund halt fresh investments in gold ETF FoFs ahead of festive seasonTata Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company have restricted fresh investments in their gold fund-of-fu...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
CashKaro data shows how Indians shopped this festive season: Smarter savings and growth beyond metrosCashKaro data from six days of festive sales shows GMV up about 18x over a comparable regular period. Small cities, Telegram groups and sma...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Online mobile sales may not ring loud this NavratriIndia's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp decline in sales during the festive season. Recent data indicates a 16% year-on-year drop...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
UPI MDR deferment gives D2C brands festive-season margin reliefThe new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Have Money, Will Buy! Festive online sales off to fine 'premium' startDuring the festive season, demand for premium goods has seen significant growth on e-commerce platforms. Sales have increased by 40% compar...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
E-commerce festive sales touch Rs 24,000 crore in first two days, mobiles leadE-commerce companies in India sold about Rs 24,000 crore in the first two days of festive sales. Mobile phones accounted for the largest sh...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
E-commerce firms turn to AI to solve for Bharat during festive salesFrom spotting trends before they become popular and predicting what consumers are likely to buy to personalising recommendations – AI is do...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.09 PM IST