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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...
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...
Calcutta HC says opposition voice must not be stifled, questions CPI-M stall ban"Don't stifle the voice of other parties, that is not the spirit of democracy," Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya said while the court was hear...
UPI MDR rollout deferred beyond Diwali; date yet to be notifiedNPCI framework, announced on September 15, was scheduled to take effect on October 15. It prescribed a 0.4% fee on eligible bank account-fu...
UPI MDR rollout deferred until after DiwaliUPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...
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...
Festive shopping takes a hit as protests empty Delhi’s Khan Market, Connaught PlaceRetailers in Khan Market and Connaught Place report a 90% drop in footfall due to ongoing protests. The disruptions have led to extensive f...
HDFC Bank offers up to Rs 70,000 savings on credit card purchases during festive season: Offers on Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and moreIn its annual Festive Treats 2026 campaign, HDFC Bank is rolling out exciting financial product offers that allow customers to save up to R...
HDFC Bank launches festival offer with host of benefitsHDFC Bank announced the launch of its annual festival offer, with thousands of deals across various services to provide customers with affo...
A little boy, a Rs 70 ice cream and a father’s helplessness: Man shares a heartbreaking encounter and a message for everyoneFinfluencer Anirban shared an emotional encounter at an ice cream shop, where a father walked out after seeing the Rs 70 price of a cone hi...
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...
Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thinsFestive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping ar...
Ecommerce firms sell goods worth Rs 24,000 crore in first two days of festive sales: RedseerPlayers like Amazon and Flipkart are using their quick commerce arms for sales and increasing their salience on the platform, which saw 4 t...
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...
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...
Amazon, Flipkart festive sales begin at midnight: iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus Nord CE 6 and more dealsAmazon and Flipkart are set to begin their festive sales featuring various smartphone discounts. Smartphones such as Apple iPhone 16 and Sa...
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...
Myntra's Big Fashion Festival returns Oct 8 at Midnight with 8 mn+ styles, celebrity collabs and 100+ new launchesMyntra will launch its Big Fashion Festival on October 8. This year, the festival will showcase over 21,000 brands and more than 8 million ...
Amazon wants Prime Members to get more this festive seasonAmazon is introducing extra benefits for Prime members during the festive season, starting with the Great Indian Festival. Prime members wi...
Gen Z’s festive shopping playbook: From Instagram trends and Reddit reviews to upcycling and bargain huntingFestive shopping habits among Gen Z consumers reflect a mix of traditional and modern approaches. They explore social media platforms like ...