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Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
As new phones, cars get costlier, Indians turn to second-hand market in drovesConsumers are increasingly turning to used phones and cars as new vehicle prices climb. Refurbished smartphones now make up over a quarter ...
Apple price hikes may flatten India iPhone growth; analysts cut forecast from double-digit to flatApple faces challenges in India as rising chip costs prompt price hikes. Analysts foresee flat or low single-digit iPhone shipment growth t...
Maruti, Tata lead hatchback revival as India's carmakers rediscover the mass marketIndian carmakers are rediscovering the hatchback. For years, SUVs dominated sales. Now, rising prices and economic challenges mean small ca...
Europe is finally, slowly getting its act togetherEurope stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global f...
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
Waiting for your dream phone to get cheaper? That moment may never comeSmartphone prices are no longer dropping predictably. The demand for AI chips is causing component costs to surge. This means phones are la...
MINI Cooper S GP Inspired Edition launched in India: Check price, features and moreMINI has launched the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition in India. This special model is a limited import, with only 30 units available. It featu...
Beyond transactions: The potential of mobile bankingDigital banking in India is transforming. Apps now help users make financial decisions, not just transactions. IDFC FIRST Bank's app integr...
Is the Indian middle class dream over? Saurabh Mukherjea on the 3 forces crushing your futureIndia's middle class is in deep trouble. Education no longer guarantees prosperity. Jobs are disappearing, especially in IT. Wages are not ...
Ankur Warikoo suggests 7 options - what you can do for the price of the latest iPhone. 'One year of party' most liked by netizensAnkur Warikoo sparked debate by comparing the cost of a new iPhone to alternative purchases, including years of Netflix, rent, gym membersh...
Xiaomi offers loans for under Rs 15K phones to push salesXiaomi, currently the third-ranked smartphone seller in India, has introduced Xiaomi Easy Finance Program (XED), defined as a digital loan ...
Demand for financing schemes set to surge as smartphones get costlierSmartphone financing schemes are set to see a surge with 60-70% of the devices likely to be bought via instalment-based financing plans as ...
Samsung S22 series pre-booking breaks record, co expects to outpace industry growth"We have 2 million consumers as active users of the S series. In the first 72 hours of the launch, we have registered over 1,00,000 pre-boo...
Airtel, Vi shares gain as fears of JioPhone disruption fadeVodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel shares rose sharply after analysts said the higher-than-expected pricing and financing options of JioP...
Samsung offers finance options for smartphone buyersThe solution is aimed at making finance options available to consumers who don’t have credit cards, debit cards or a credit history.
Microsoft India to offer buyback option for Lumia usersThe buy-back offer will cover all Lumia smartphones purchased at company branded retail outlets, even if the older devices are damaged.