November 1, 2025

The festive firecracker season of Navratri-Diwali brought a dazzling spark to consumer spending this year! Shoppers eagerly splurged across various sectors, showing big gains everywhere. Auto sales zoomed in with double-digit growth. Whether it was cars or two-wheelers, buyers didn’t hold back, revving up the market. Electronics like TVs, air conditioners, and household products stole the show with a sensational 20% to 100% increase. Bright screens and cool air made homes happier! Smartphones continued their sizzling run with over 35 million units sold during this period – a tech lover’s dream come true. FMCG items weren’t left behind either, with product sales nearly doubling, proving that festival feasts and celebrations were in full swing. Ecommerce platforms danced with joy as sales rose a whopping 31%, crossing the ₹1.24 lakh crore mark. Online and physical retail together made this festive season a shopper’s paradise. These figures come from trusted sources like FADA Research, Counterpoint Research, Bizom, and Datum Intelligence, tracking data from September 22 to October 25, comparing year-on-year growth during the same festive stretch. In short, the Navratri-Diwali season was a blockbuster for businesses and a happy time for shoppers all across India!

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Tags: Consumer spending, Festive sales, Navratri-Diwali, Auto sales, Smartphones, Ecommerce Growth,