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Online Festive Sales Drop As Higher Prices Cautious Shoppers

India's online festive sales dropped 7-10% in the opening days as higher smartphone and laptop prices made consumers cautious. Despite e-commerce discounts, shoppers are holding back on big-ticket purchases due to rising component costs and tight household budgets, favoring lower-priced essentials over expensive electronic upgrades instead.