Brands
Appsflyer lights up post-Diwali growth for marketers
MUMBAI: From Diwali sparks to a nine-week growth blaze. India’s festive season is no longer a one-week sprint to Diwali, and Appsflyer is showing marketers how to keep the momentum glowing. The global marketing measurement leader has released its 2025 India Festive Report, revealing that high-intent app activity now stretches across a nine-week window, offering brands extended opportunities for growth.
Analysing 20.5 million app installs and over 576 million dollars in user acquisition and remarketing spend, the report highlights booming post-Diwali activity. Gaming and food & drink apps saw post-peak install growth of 29 per cent and 16 per cent respectively, while Android remarketing spend in travel jumped 40 per cent. Ios Shopping engagement surged with session volume up 20 per cent, boosted by extended deals and gift redemption cycles.
“India’s festive season has evolved into a sustained momentum period that demands smarter campaign pacing and post-Diwali re-engagement,” said Appsflyer general manager INSEA and ANZ Sanjay Trisal. “Android delivers long-tail value when remarketing is timed right, while Ios needs sharper sequencing and early conversion. Brands that invest in lifecycle strategies and fraud protection at key moments can maximise both growth and efficiency.”
Key takeaways from the report show that top shopping apps grew share of paying users by 32 per cent year-on-year, while post-festival fraud rates spiked, particularly in food & drink on Ios (up 176 per cent) and entertainment on Android (up 74 per cent). Remarketing budgets should be reallocated to the post-Diwali period, with segmented push campaigns and reactivation flows between Days 10 and 14 ensuring retention beyond the first week.
Meta vertical head of gaming, tech, health & education Rishad Chindamada added, “Mobile platforms drive rapid acquisition and re-engagement, enhanced by AI tools optimising campaigns. Brands that leverage full-funnel marketing across channels can turn festive season spikes into lasting loyalty.”
Appsflyer’s report underscores a shift in festive marketing strategy, it’s not just about winning Diwali week, it’s about sustaining the spark long after the lamps go out.
Brands
Motorola launches edge 70 fusion with 50MP Sony camera
New mid-premium smartphone brings 144Hz display, 7000mAh battery and motoAI from 12 March 2026.
MUMBAI: Motorola just fused flagship flair with mid-range magic because when your phone packs a 7000mAh battery and a world-first Sony sensor, even the competition starts feeling a little flat. Motorola has launched the edge 70 fusion in India, introducing the world’s first 50MP Sony LYT-710 camera with motoAI to the mid-premium segment. The device also features India’s only 144Hz 1.5K True Colour quad-curved Pantone-validated display, a massive 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 68W TurboPower charging, and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 platform.
The camera system includes OIS, an f/1.8 aperture, Pantone Validated Colours and SkinTone Validation, plus 4K video recording with HDR across all lenses. Advanced motoAI features such as AI Photo Enhancement, Adaptive Stabilization and Auto Night Vision deliver pro-grade results. A 13MP ultra-wide + macro lens and 32MP front camera complete the setup.
Design highlights include an all-new slim 7.99mm profile weighing just 193g, with luxurious fabric-inspired finishes in three Pantone-curated colours, Blue Surf, Country Air and Silhouette. The 6.78-inch Super HD+ Extreme AMOLED panel offers 5200 nits peak brightness, 100 per cent DCI-P3 gamut and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Powered by moto ai 2.0, the phone includes Next Move suggestions, AI Image Studio, Catch Me Up 2.0, Pay Attention live transcription and Perplexity integration. It runs Android 16 with three OS upgrades and five years of security updates, plus IP68 + IP69 and MIL-STD-810H durability.
Motorola India managing director T.M. Narasimhan said, “With the motorola edge 70 fusion, we have focused on delivering exceptional camera performance, design excellence, intelligent experiences, and dependable power in an ultra-refined form factor.”
The edge 70 fusion comes in three variants, 8GB + 128GB (Rs 26,999), 8GB + 256GB (Rs 29,999) and 12GB + 256GB (Rs 32,999). An early bird sale for limited stock runs on Flipkart on 6 March from 12pm–4pm, with full availability from 12 March on Flipkart, Motorola.in and retail stores.
Effective pricing after offers, Rs 24,999 (8/128GB), Rs 27,999 (8/256GB) and Rs 30,999 (12/256GB), including Rs 2,000 instant discount on HDFC/Axis cards, Rs 2,000 exchange bonus and no-cost EMI options. Buyers also get 18 months of free Google Gemini Pro (worth Rs 35,100).
In a segment where phones often promise the moon but deliver average nights, the edge 70 fusion stands out by actually delivering both clear shots after dark and power that lasts long after the party ends.
