Diwali Shopping

iPhones, gold, silver coins drive BigBasket's record 500% Diwali sales rise

While the sales of electronics, including iPhones, surged 500 per cent, gold and silver coins reported a staggering 1000 per cent rise compared to last year

Diwali 2025 sales hit a record ₹6.05 trn, Indian goods see 25% rise: Cait

Among various sectors, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) accounted for the largest share of total sales at 12 per cent, followed by gold & jewellery at 10 per cent, electronics at 8 per cent

Non-metro cities drive India's online Diwali shopping boom: Report

Non-metro cities drove this year's online Diwali shopping boom, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total e-commerce volume, with tier 3 cities contributing over 50 per cent, according to industry data. As per the industry data analysis of over 4.25 crore shipments by logistics intelligence platform ClickPost, these regions now represent the fastest and largest drivers of festive e-commerce, solidifying non-metro India's role as the epicentre of order volumes and growth. "The scale of non-metro India is staggering. Tier 3 cities alone accounted for 50.7 per cent of all orders in 2025. Combined with Tier 2 (24.8 per cent), Bharat represents nearly three-quarters (74.7 per cent) of the total order volume, confirming its role as the undisputed engine of e-commerce scale," it said. Festive demand was further boosted by Durga Puja, which saw fashion orders surge by 14.3 per cent during the pre-Puja week and Karwa Chauth, when cosmetic buys nearly doubled fashion purchases. Despite t

The spending season: What Diwali reveals about India's consumer mood

As the country prepares for the Diwali festival, credit card swipes, UPI transfers and gold sales from previous years reveal how people feel about their wallets and their future

Healthy Diwali gifts: From dry fruits to air purifiers, what's worth it

From organic hampers and sugar-free sweets to wearable health tech, wellness is the new gifting buzzword as experts explain what truly helps and what's just clever marketing

Exotic bags to sparkling shoes: Diwali turns into runway for luxury brands

From Jimmy Choo to Cartier, global luxury houses roll out glittering Diwali capsule collections and curated gift hampers across Delhi

Festival-season sales likely to hit record ₹4.75 trillion after GST relief

CAIT says GST rate cuts and income tax rebates have spurred demand momentum, with Diwali sales set to hit Rs 4.75 trillion this year, up from Rs 4.25 trillion in 2024

From FMCG to jewellery, GST rate cuts lift festival spending mood

Consumers held back purchases as they waited for new GST rates

Diwali shopping cart reimagined with GST relief on sweets, ACs and SUVs

GST 2.0: From mithai and jewellery to cars and consumer durables, here's what changes for Diwali buyers

Down to the wire: From mobiles to TVs, last-minute buys add spark to Diwali

Demand failed to pick up in the early part of the festival season because of widespread rain in several parts of the country besides the overall consumption slowdown

Diwali 2024: Top 6 budget-friendly gift hamper ideas for employers

Diwali is always a special occasion for both companies and their employees. Here are the top 6 budget-friendly gifts to share this Diwali

Delhi Fire Service recieves 100 fire incident-related calls on Diwali

The Delhi Fire Service received 100 calls of fire-related incidents on the evening of Diwali, officials said here. These calls were recorded between 6 pm and 10.45 pm on Sunday, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief Atul Garg said. "The total number of small, medium and major fire-related incident calls is 100 from 6 pm to 10.45 pm," he said, adding that his department was prepared to help. Officials said the Delhi Police was also on alert and helping fire personnel. The firecracker ban was violated in several areas of Delhi as the city celebrated Diwali. Last week, the Supreme Court said its order banning firecrackers containing barium binds every state and is not just limited to the Delhi-NCR region, which is reeling under severe air pollution. Although Delhi recorded its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels were expected to rise due to the burning of firecrackers and low night temperatures.

Dhanteras 2023: Appetite for gold products adds glitter this season

Overall sales have seen an increase over last year, but that was in value terms and not in quantity, because of prices being 20 per cent higher than last Diwali

40% consumers plan to shop from D2C merchants this festive season: Report

To gauge consumer sentiment during the festive season, Simpl conducted a survey to get insights about consumers' festive purchase plans

This Diwali, PM urges people to buy local products, post selfie on NaMo App

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people, this Diwali, to buy products which have been made locally and then post a selfie with the product or its maker on the NaMo App. In a post on X, Modi said, "This Diwali, let us celebrate India's entrepreneurial and creative spirit with #VocalForLocal threads on NaMo app. https://narendramodi.in/vocal4local" "Buy products which have been made locally and then post a selfie with the product or the maker on the NaMo App. Invite your friends and family to join your thread and spread the spirit of positivity," Modi said. "Let us use the power of digital media to support local talent, encourage the creativity of fellow Indians and keep our traditions thriving," he said. In his remarks during October's 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi had reiterated his strong pitch for being 'vocal for local' "Like every time, this time too, during festivals, our priority should be 'Vocal for Local'," he had said. "I want to reiterate my request that wherever

Looking to buy a house or car this Diwali? Here are various offers by banks

It is recommended that you take your time to compare offers from different banks instead of rushing for the initial one you encounter.

CTI writes to PM Modi; flags issue of decline in biz due to Delhi pollution

CTI chairperson Brijesh Goyal said business is declining despite the festive season due to pollution. The central government is requested to take strict and concrete steps against air pollution

How to maximise your Diwali shopping with festive credit card offers

Credit cards offer generous reward points, cashbacks, and discounts during the Diwali season. These can help you save money in the long run no matter how much you spend at present.

Diwali shopping: Should you opt for the zero-EMI scheme?

This type of EMI is designed to appear "interest-free" to the consumer. It means that you won't be charged interest on the loan

Goa, Ooty, Pondicherry are top destinations for Diwali holidays this year

These locations have replaced the previous year's Northern hotspots like New Delhi and NCR, Jaipur, and Udaipur.