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
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
Mobile, car, electronics makers to keep price hikes minimal to protect festive demandManufacturers will slightly increase product prices over the next fortnight. This move aims to protect crucial festive season demand and sa...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Premium takes priority in ecommerce carts this festive seasonThere is a 20-25% year-on-year rise in festive order volumes for premium products, while mass-segment orders are either flat or up marginal...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
Festive sales season ends with a bang: Car, smartphone, and white goods purchases soar 50% compared to last yearFestive shopping is booming. Companies selling everything from clothes to cars are seeing sales jump by up to 50 per cent this year compare...
20 Oct, 2025, 06.34 AM IST
Festive boom, GST relief help Samsung clock record sales of high-end smartphones, large-screen TVs in IndiaSamsung India reported record sales growth during the Navratri-Dussehra period, driven by a surge in premium smartphone and television dema...
07 Oct, 2025, 06.53 PM IST
Consumer cos cheer as GST cuts light up Navratri sales, demand highest in more than a decadeIndian consumer goods and auto companies experienced their best Navratri sales in over a decade, with growth ranging from 25% to 100%. Redu...
03 Oct, 2025, 06.11 AM IST
Off the line: Festive season sales see a slow startSmartphone sales dropped by 3% in the first 12 days of festive sales this year. Premium handsets and consumer electronics showed moderate g...
10 Oct, 2024, 12.38 AM IST
Smartphone sales decline amid festive season; consumer electronics, apparel show growthSmartphone sales dropped 3% in the first 12 days of the festive season compared to last year, while premium products saw some growth. Elect...
09 Oct, 2024, 09.55 PM IST
Biggest online sales fail to boost demand in first two days; marketers eye Navratri reboundThe first two days of the largest online discount sales this year did not see a significant demand spike. Smartphone sales dropped by 2-3 p...
29 Sep, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
For the new generation, 'auspicious' is a year-round periodYoung Indians are increasingly disregarding traditional religious practices during festive seasons and instead opting for impulse-driven co...
21 Oct, 2023, 05.36 PM IST
Consumer goods demand rises up to 15% in NavratriCompanies said sales would have been much better in a consistent supply situation. Demand is more for premium products such as high-end sma...
15 Oct, 2021, 08.42 AM IST
Diwali rush: Fighting supply hiccups, companies rush to stock up to meet festive demand surgeThe month-long festive season — from Navratri to Diwali, encompassing Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karva Chauth and Dhanteras — is the most crucia...
03 Nov, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
Navratri-Dussehra sales jump by 20%; cos say average bill value up due to premium product salesTop companies like LG, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Sony, Panasonic, Croma, Vijay Sales, Great Eastern Retail, Girias Retail and Sangeetha Mobile...
27 Oct, 2020, 08.03 AM IST
Diwali brings no cheer to offline phone retailersWith more and more buyers going online, this could be the worst possible Diwali in five years for many.
30 Oct, 2018, 11.27 AM IST