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India's e-commerce industry is poised for its most successful festive season yet with projected GMV of Rs 1.15 lakh crore. Multiple factors including repo rate cuts, increased disposable income, and growing rural affluence are driving this growth. The sector is experiencing transformative changes with quick commerce growing 150% and value commerce expanding 30-35% pre-festive. GST rationalization expected by Diwali will further boost consumption by reducing slabs to 5% and 18% rates.

Key Points: India E-commerce Festive Season to Hit Rs 1.15 Lakh Crore GMV

  • Festive season e-commerce GMV projected at Rs 1.15 lakh crore
  • 20-25% annual growth driven by repo rate cuts and disposable income
  • Quick commerce growing 150% pre-festive season
  • GST rationalization to boost compliance and reduce costs
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India's e-commerce industry to generate Rs 1.15 lakh crore GMV this festive season

India's e-commerce festive sales expected to surge 20-25% to Rs 1.15 lakh crore GMV, driven by repo rate cuts, rural growth, and GST rationalization.

"Businesses must prepare for 'dual peaks' in demand - Redseer Strategy Consultants"

New Delhi, Aug 27

India's e-commerce industry, which is expected to grow by 20–25 per cent annually which is nearly double the pace of the previous year, is expected to generate over Rs 1.15 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) this festive season, a report has said.

Repo rate cuts, increased disposable income, growing rural affluence, and pent-up demand across categories like fashion, home goods, and appliances are all helping India's festive economy prepare for its most successful run this year, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants.

Redseer predicts that India's e-commerce industry, which will be the biggest beneficiary this festive season, will close 2025 with 17–22 per cent growth, the highest in three years, thanks to festive tailwinds.

Businesses must prepare for "dual peaks" in demand, one during the holiday season and another after Diwali, when the full impact of the GST is felt.

With pre-festive growth reaching 150 per cent for quick commerce and 30 to 35 per cent for value commerce, these two types of commerce are changing the way that consumers shop.

According to Redseer, when combined, they should increase festive participation outside of metro areas and reach tier-2 and tier-3 markets more deeply.

The macro tailwinds are evident: lower borrowing costs due to repo rate cuts, an increase in the tax-free income limit to Rs 12 lakh (from Rs 5 lakh in fiscal 2021), and a 12 per cent increase in rural household incomes over the last four years due to improved yields and wages.

The report predicted that the rationalisation of the GST will be a major structural driver this year.

By Diwali, slabs are probably going to be reduced to just 5 per cent and 18 per cent, which should lower the cost of goods and increase compliance.

As per the report, the overall impact on year-end consumption will be positive, even though timeline uncertainty may cause some expensive purchases to be postponed.

Fashion, beauty and personal care, and home will all continue to grow by more than 20 per cent.

On the strength of rapid commerce, groceries will outperform with growth of 80–90 per cent, while mobiles and electronics will see a festive spike.

According to the report, even as vertical and niche platforms grow, horizontals are still predicted to account for two-thirds of festive sales.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The GST rationalization is a game-changer. If they really simplify it to 5% and 18% slabs, it will make pricing much clearer for consumers. Hope this actually happens before Diwali!
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Ananya R
Quick commerce growing at 150% is insane! But I worry about delivery partners' working conditions during this peak season. Companies should ensure fair treatment while chasing these numbers.
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Vikram M
The rural income growth story is impressive. My village in UP now has multiple delivery hubs and people are buying smartphones, appliances online. Digital India is actually happening on ground!
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Michael C
As someone working in e-commerce, the "dual peaks" prediction is spot on. The post-Diwali period is becoming just as important as the main festival season. Smart businesses are planning accordingly.
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Shreya B
Hope the discounts are real this festive season! Last year, many platforms showed inflated prices before sales. Consumers are smarter now - we compare prices across apps before buying anything. 💡

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