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Festive sales hit $6.5 billion in a week on ecommerce street: report

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 9m ago
Festive sales hit $6.5 billion in a week on ecommerce street: report
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- Online marketplaces recorded a 26% increase in sales, reaching $6.5 billion in one week of festive sales. - Mobile phones, electronics, consumer durables, home, and general merchandise accounted for three-fourths of the total sales. - Sales in the first week made up for about 55% of the total expected ecommerce sales during the festive season this year. - Ecommerce giants Flipkart and Amazon India started their annual festive season sales on September 27, with a strong demand observed from tier-II and beyond cities. - Supply chain issues pose a significant challenge for brands during the festive rush, with demand exceeding expectations in some cases. - Quick-commerce platforms are also witnessing growth during the festive season, particularly in categories like wearables and audio products.

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