Navratri shoppers splurge on clothes, appliances as gadgets get pricierSales of apparel, footwear, and cosnumer durables increased over 20% during the recent Navratri-Dussehra festive period. Car retail sales s...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs, internal memo shows: Reuters reportsQualcomm will begin notifying employees of job cuts in November as a part of its annual reviews. CEO Cristiano Amon mentioned the aim is to...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
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
Semiconductor ecosystem: Made in India and designed for IndiaIndia’s competitive advantage will not come from manufacturing at China’s scale or cost. It lies in building customised devices for specifi...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
LG Electronics, Polycab among picks as premiumisation and infrastructure demand drive growth: Siddhartha KhemkaConsumer durable demand is showing an uneven festive recovery, with premiumisation and weather-led sales supporting select categories. Sidd...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Apple Store goes offline ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders: When can you buy Apple’s first foldable iPhone?In an exciting development, Apple has rolled out a pre-order feature enabling customers to secure their purchases ahead of time. The iPhone...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM 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
India’s smartphone sales face a festive squeeze, but market value rises 5%The smartphone market in India is projected to experience a 12% decline in sales volumes this festive season. Despite this decrease, the ov...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.26 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
India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure, say global smartphone manufacturersMajor smartphone manufacturers consider India an important market, as consumer demand remains steady despite increasing component prices. C...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Best online deals to have short life as brands battle surging input costsDuring this festive period, ecommerce platforms are gearing up to provide enticing discounts for just the first few days. However, as risin...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.45 AM IST