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Top headlines: Online festive sale to rise by 50%; Covid hits brand value

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E-commerce festive sales could cross the $7-billion mark.

BS Web Team New Delhi

4 min read Last Updated : Sep 18 2020 | 8:10 AM IST

Covid-19 impact: E-commerce companies may see 50% rise in festive sales

The upcoming festive sales are expected to push up the annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of e-commerce companies to around $38 billion, a growth of 40 per cent from the previous year. With Covid restrictions playing a spoil sport for physical retail, e-commerce festive sales could cross the $7-billion mark, according to a report by research firm RedSeer Consulting. Read More

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