India Inc lights up Diwali with longer weekends, flexible work and extra pay for festive shiftsCompanies across India are making Diwali more employee-friendly through extended holidays, work-from-home options, practical gifts and work...
07 Nov, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
Soaring tech costs push festive shoppers towards EMIsAt Bengaluru-based Pai International Electronics, which operates across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, 70-80% of smartphone sales...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Micro occasions fuel demand surge across quick commerce, beauty servicesOn Myntra Now, overall orders rose about 70% on October 29 compared to regular days. “We saw intent for Karva Chauth starting from October ...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 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
Rakhi rush: Quick commerce sees surge in orders as gifting goes premiumQuick commerce platforms saw a sharp rise in Raksha Bandhan orders, driven by last-minute shopping and growing demand for premium gifts. Ra...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quick commerce braces for Rakshabandhan rush as capacity strains emergeThe surge in demand is also exposing capacity constraints that have long plagued ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart. Brands...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Zepto may defer IPO; Festive carts go premiumHappy Thursday! A roadblock in valuation negotiations may prompt Zepto to delay its listing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispat...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Quick delivery of gold, silver coins on the rise this DhanterasQuick commerce apps are experiencing a significant surge in gold and silver coin sales this Dhanteras, with ultra-fast delivery options ava...
18 Oct, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Qcomm platforms boost promotions with curated offerings for Independence Day, JanmashtamiFor Independence Day, rapid-delivery platforms are offering a range of tricolour-themed products, including decorative items, the Indian fl...
15 Aug, 2025, 04.21 PM IST
Quick commerce platforms see festive sales rise for Raksha BandhanAs the festival season kicks in, quick commerce players are stepping up their efforts to increase their business. While Blinkit, the market...
09 Aug, 2025, 04.14 PM IST
Why Fabindia, Adidas and BoAt are betting big on 10-minute shoppingQuick commerce is rapidly gaining popularity in India, with platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto expanding beyond metro area...
17 Oct, 2024, 01.33 PM 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
71% of Indian consumers intend to shop online this festive season: reportAccording to a survey by market research firm Ipsos Research, commissioned by Amazon India, 71% respondents indicated they plan to shop onl...
12 Sep, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
At zero dark 100, Flipkart to fire up quick commerce in festive seasonFlipkart is set to open 100 dark stores before the Big Billion Days sale, entering the quick commerce arena. Competition with Zepto, Blinki...
16 Jul, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Quick-commerce firms Zepto, Swiggy Instamart bring home the colour in a record Holi-daySales were led by Holi-related items such as colour (gulaal), sweets, pichkaris and flowers. Adjacent categories--white t-shirts, coconut o...
26 Mar, 2024, 12.09 AM IST