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
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
Jewellery retailers expect 22-28% growth in Q2 despite festive calendar shiftLeading jewellery retailers in India, such as Kalyan Jewellers and Titan, experienced substantial revenue growth in the latest quarter. Kal...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Shoppers Stop same-store sales growth slows on delayed festive seasonShoppers Stop reported a slowdown in second-quarter same-store sales growth as a delayed festive season weighed on store traffic, sending i...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
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...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Auto companies ride on a low base to deliver robust 22% sales in SeptemberCar sales in India saw a 22% increase in September due to dealers stocking up for festivals and strong demand. Two-wheelers and three-wheel...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM 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
UPI MDR deferment gives D2C brands festive-season margin reliefThe new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 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
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...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
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...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
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...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.09 PM IST