Two-wheelers, EVs power September auto sales as festive demand picks upIndia’s two-wheeler market saw record sales in September, boosted by festive consumer buying trends. Two-wheeler sales rose 33.08% year-on-...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Festive demand on easy finance: Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others stretch EMIs to 30 months, bear interest costsSmartphone and consumer electronics manufacturers are extending EMI options to as long as 30 months. This move aims to cushion consumers fr...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
'Only 2 left!’, ‘FREE SHIPPING above ₹999!' Simple tips to avoid these shopping traps during festive season salesBala had saved ₹2,000 for headphones. He spotted a pair at 40% off, but the prompt, ‘Only 2 left!’ and ‘Add ₹500 more for FREE shipping!’ n...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Want the latest iPhone without buying it? India’s smartphone subscription bet growsSubscription-led models for premium smartphones are beginning to gain traction in India as buyers look to lower upfront costs and upgrade d...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Despite price hike, appliance makers expect double-digit growth in festive salesAir-conditioner and consumer appliance prices have risen 5-8% ahead of the festive season, but manufacturers expect sales to grow in double...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Auto sales surge in September, but GST base clouds the picture. Can stocks rebound ahead of Q2 results?India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic tw...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon Now doubles footprint to 120+ cities ahead of festive seasonAmazon has recently expanded its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to more than 120 cities in India. This expansion aims to enhance ...
02 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Indian automakers post higher September sales as dealers stock up for festive seasonIndian automakers reported increased sales in September as dealers stocked up for the festive season. Hyundai Motor India achieved a 10.8% ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
UPI transaction volume dips to 24.07 billion in SeptemberTransaction volumes dipped 1.8% from 24.51 billion in August, while the value of transactions also fell marginally month on month. On a yea...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Ecommerce's festive push; Vertex's AI betsHappy Wednesday! Ahead of the festive sales, ecommerce giants are building out their supply chains. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Auto stocks: Festive demand gets a low-base boost; can earnings justify valuations?The Indian automobile market is witnessing robust retail sales as the festive season draws near. A significant year-on-year uptick of 81.8%...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
High prices this sale season is a done deal, but that's only half the storyFor retailers, the festive strategy this year will shift from outright price cuts towards a combination of financing, product redesign, wid...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
LG Electronics to hike AC prices by 5-7 per cent from Oct 1 ahead of festive seasonLG Electronics India has announced a price rise for air conditioners starting October 1. The increase will be between 5 to 7 percent ahead ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 prices during Flipkart Big Billion days sale 2026: Check expected prices, bank offers, sale date and moreMark your calendars for the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, commencing on October 9, 2026. Flipkart Plus and Black members get an exclusive...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Dates, bank offers, discounts, EMI options, Prime benefits, and top deals on productsAmazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 will begin on October 8. Customers will receive a 10% instant discount on SBI cards. Prime members can ...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST