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 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
Luxe redux, it's a pleasure: Luxury retail in India is moving away from 'dictatorial' exclusivity to 'collaborative' empathyIndia's luxury market is projected to surpass $12 billion by 2028, reflecting a significant shift in consumer behavior. Millennials and Gen...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
MINI Cooper Oxford Edition launched in India at Rs 55.5 lakh: Check features, specifications, colours and availabilityMINI Cooper Oxford Edition specifications: MINI has launched the Cooper Oxford Edition in India at Rs 55.50 lakh (ex-showroom) on Friday, O...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Homegrown firms enter budget smartphone market as memory chip prices riseIndia's budget smartphone market is opening up for local brands as global companies reduce their presence. Rising memory chip prices have s...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.24 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
Skyroot eyes funding boost; MDR deferment cheers D2C brandsHappy Thursday! Skyroot is eyeing a big funding round as it gears up to scale rocket production. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Go On, Show Us the Money! Rs 3 lakh cr foreign outflows spark concerns about India's investment landscapeForeign Portfolio Investors have withdrawn significant capital from Indian equities in 2026, raising concerns among officials. Despite thes...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Does sound sell? Dolby’s Javier Foncillas on taking audio from phones and cars to smart glassesMeta has announced its AI glasses that enable audio capture in Dolby Atmos for sharing on social media, enhancing user experiences. Dolby i...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.55 PM 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
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