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BigBasket reports 500% festive sales growth

By Startup Enthusiast · 19 October 2025

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BigBasket is an online grocery platform owned by the Tata Group

It reported 500% year-on-year growth in Diwali 2025 festive sales

Electronics, led by iPhones and home appliances, drove the surge

BigBasket reported 500% year-on-year growth in its Diwali 2025 festive sales.
Festive shopping started 15 days before Diwali, from the first week of October.
Electronics were the primary growth driver, including iPhones, home appliances, lighting, and audio devices.
The platform partnered with Croma for instant electronics delivery.
Dhanteras gold coin sales rose 143% year-on-year, and silver coin sales rose 234%.
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Fresh flowers and leaves saw a 45% increase, and Daivya Sparsh devotional products grew 90%.
Diwali sweets and chocolates rose 50%, and crockery and utensils climbed 170%.

The Tata Group-owned platform operates in over 60 cities with 700-plus dark stores.
It serves more than 10 million customers and offers a catalog of over 20,000 products.
Its 10-minute delivery service was used for last-minute festive purchases.
Special offerings included eco-friendly diyas, limited edition festive hampers, and unique sweets assortments.

BigBasket is an online grocery platform owned by the Tata Group.
It operates in over 60 cities with 700-plus dark stores.
It serves more than 10 million customers with a catalog of over 20,000 products.
Categories include groceries, fresh produce, medicines, fashion, electronics, and beauty items.
It offers a 10-minute delivery service for last-minute purchases.