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Quick Commerce Still A Rs 200-Rs 999 Habit, Only 16% Spend Rs 1,000: Survey
With Diwali on November 8, 71 per cent of users say best price or overall value will decide where they order. Another 65% pick product quality.
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Festive Discounts, Weak Demand? Shoppers Hold Back On Big Purchases
Electronics have traditionally been a major draw during online festive sales. But higher component and memory costs have pushed up prices this year.
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"India Is Digitally Advanced": Polish Woman Discovers Photo Printing Service On Blinkit
She praised the services available in India for making her daily life easier.
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Man Goes 'Technologically Backward' For 3 Years. Here's What Happened To His Algorithm
The man went 'technologically backward' by reducing his reliance on online services over three years, impacting ads and shopping habits.
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Shopping Online This Festive Season? 3 Checks To Avoid Buying Fake Products
With more people shopping online during festivals, checking a seller's credentials, product details and authenticity can help avoid a costly mistake.
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New E-Commerce Rules: 7 Checks Every Shopper Must Make Before Buying Online
The new Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, effective January 2027, are aimed at making online marketplaces more transparent.
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E-Commerce Firm Fined Rs 10 Lakh For Listing Explosive-Making Component
The fine was imposed for enabling the online listing, hosting, advertising, and sale of ammonium nitrate on its e-commerce platform without the legally mandated regulatory safeguards.
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Japanese Woman Ordered Rs 258 Crore Of Anime Goods, Then Cancelled Them
Police say she used 238 accounts and told investigators that ordering the products gave her satisfaction and helped relieve daily stress.
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End-Of-Season Sale Is Here. But Big Discounts Can Cost You More Money
Many brands have shortened sale periods, making genuine "80 per cent off everything" offers less common than shoppers may expect.
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Man Spends Rs 898 Online For Rs 100 Cashback, Ends Up With A Rs 5 Chocolate And Two Smiling Delivery Executives
A LinkedIn user's attempt to secure an e-commerce cashback discount by adding a five-rupee chocolate to his shopping cart backfired hilariously after the main item was cancelled, leaving him with a highly unusual delivery.
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Is Convenience Worth The Price? Rs 350 Urban Company Haircut Compared To Rs 60 Salon Visit Sparks Debate
After recently relocating to a new neighbourhood, the user described using Urban Company to book a haircut for about Rs 350.
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Blinkit Search Throws Up Chocolates If You Type Gibberish: Is It Targeting Toddlers?
A viral post claims Blinkit surfaced relevant product suggestions even when a user entered gibberish while trying to trick a toddler about chocolates being out of stock, sparking debate on how the app’s search algorithm interprets unclear inputs.
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'Earth Usage Fee' On Online Purchases Sparks Backlash Against Patagonia
Patagonia has introduced an "earth usage fee" on online orders via Tmall to curb high return rates and reduce carbon emissions, but the move has sparked backlash.
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Mumbai Woman Orders 4 Kurtis, Loses Rs 98,000 In Online Shopping Refund Scam
A woman in Mumbai lost Rs 98,000 to cyber fraud after buying four kurtis online and receiving calls from people who claimed her payment had not gone through and misled her with a false refund process.
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7 In 10 Indians Plan To Use AI For Online Shopping Despite Privacy Concerns: Survey
The survey was conducted by LocalCircles, a civic engagement platform, across 332 districts and received over 75,000 responses from online shoppers
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Quick Commerce Still A Rs 200-Rs 999 Habit, Only 16% Spend Rs 1,000: Survey
With Diwali on November 8, 71 per cent of users say best price or overall value will decide where they order. Another 65% pick product quality.
-
Festive Discounts, Weak Demand? Shoppers Hold Back On Big Purchases
Electronics have traditionally been a major draw during online festive sales. But higher component and memory costs have pushed up prices this year.
-
"India Is Digitally Advanced": Polish Woman Discovers Photo Printing Service On Blinkit
She praised the services available in India for making her daily life easier.
-
Man Goes 'Technologically Backward' For 3 Years. Here's What Happened To His Algorithm
The man went 'technologically backward' by reducing his reliance on online services over three years, impacting ads and shopping habits.
-
Shopping Online This Festive Season? 3 Checks To Avoid Buying Fake Products
With more people shopping online during festivals, checking a seller's credentials, product details and authenticity can help avoid a costly mistake.
-
New E-Commerce Rules: 7 Checks Every Shopper Must Make Before Buying Online
The new Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, effective January 2027, are aimed at making online marketplaces more transparent.
-
E-Commerce Firm Fined Rs 10 Lakh For Listing Explosive-Making Component
The fine was imposed for enabling the online listing, hosting, advertising, and sale of ammonium nitrate on its e-commerce platform without the legally mandated regulatory safeguards.
-
Japanese Woman Ordered Rs 258 Crore Of Anime Goods, Then Cancelled Them
Police say she used 238 accounts and told investigators that ordering the products gave her satisfaction and helped relieve daily stress.
-
End-Of-Season Sale Is Here. But Big Discounts Can Cost You More Money
Many brands have shortened sale periods, making genuine "80 per cent off everything" offers less common than shoppers may expect.
-
Man Spends Rs 898 Online For Rs 100 Cashback, Ends Up With A Rs 5 Chocolate And Two Smiling Delivery Executives
A LinkedIn user's attempt to secure an e-commerce cashback discount by adding a five-rupee chocolate to his shopping cart backfired hilariously after the main item was cancelled, leaving him with a highly unusual delivery.
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Is Convenience Worth The Price? Rs 350 Urban Company Haircut Compared To Rs 60 Salon Visit Sparks Debate
After recently relocating to a new neighbourhood, the user described using Urban Company to book a haircut for about Rs 350.
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Blinkit Search Throws Up Chocolates If You Type Gibberish: Is It Targeting Toddlers?
A viral post claims Blinkit surfaced relevant product suggestions even when a user entered gibberish while trying to trick a toddler about chocolates being out of stock, sparking debate on how the app’s search algorithm interprets unclear inputs.
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'Earth Usage Fee' On Online Purchases Sparks Backlash Against Patagonia
Patagonia has introduced an "earth usage fee" on online orders via Tmall to curb high return rates and reduce carbon emissions, but the move has sparked backlash.
-
Mumbai Woman Orders 4 Kurtis, Loses Rs 98,000 In Online Shopping Refund Scam
A woman in Mumbai lost Rs 98,000 to cyber fraud after buying four kurtis online and receiving calls from people who claimed her payment had not gone through and misled her with a false refund process.
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7 In 10 Indians Plan To Use AI For Online Shopping Despite Privacy Concerns: Survey
The survey was conducted by LocalCircles, a civic engagement platform, across 332 districts and received over 75,000 responses from online shoppers
