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E-commerce, quick commerce volumes jump in festive rush

2026-11-06 · 1 source · Business Standard Markets

In short

E-commerce order volumes rose 21% during the festive season. Quick commerce did even better, with 75% growth.

Platforms expanded their festive offers across gifting, fashion and decor. That suggests a stronger Diwali shopping rush for online sellers and quick delivery apps.

What the reporting says

E-commerce order volumes rose 21% year on year during the festive period, while quick commerce volumes climbed 75% as platforms expanded offerings across gifting, fashion and decor. The growth points to a stronger Diwali rush for online sellers and rapid-delivery platforms, according to the publisher-supplied market summary. The brief attributes the gains to wider festive assortments.

Why it matters

E-commerce platforms reported a 21% year-on-year rise in festive order volumes, and quick commerce platforms saw 75% growth as they broadened offerings in gifting, fashion and decor. The move highlights stronger demand during Diwali-related shopping and gives online retail and quick-delivery businesses a seasonal boost. The summary links the growth to expanded festive assortments.

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