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Festive carts to get heavier; Pixxel’s $100 million fresh fuel

Happy Monday! Online festive shopping is set to hit a new high this year. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Festive carts to get heavier; Pixxel’s $100 million fresh fuel

Online festive shopping is predicted to reach unprecedented heights this year, with ecommerce marketplaces and retailers poised to sell a record-breaking Rs 1.50-1.55 lakh crore worth of goods during the holiday season. This represents a substantial 25-29% increase from the previous year, when sales totaled around Rs 1.20 lakh crore. Fast-paced delivery services are set to account for 16% of festive spending, as consumers demand quicker shipping times for their purchases.

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