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Admitad India drives sales worth Rs 17 cr during Diwali
NEW DELHI: Affiliate network Admitad India has witnessed high volumes of online purchases to the tune of 17 crores during the Diwali period. Indians are known to be festival shoppers, and the trend has continued even during the post-Covid2019 scenario. Over the years, several brands have taken to affiliate marketing to market their products using various avenues. Admitad India has contributed on this front, by driving transactions through its network of publishers using various promotional channels.
The affiliate channel has been instrumental in facilitating online transactions across several categories through aggressive promotions via multiple traffic sources such as coupons, cashback offers, e-mailers, instant messaging, push notifications, browser extensions and more.
In terms of orders across all categories, the net pre-Diwali orders through Admitad’s affiliate channels stood around 67,000 orders, whereas the festive period recorded almost 1,00,000 and sales worth Rs 17 crore. It indicates the extent to which festive season traffic has converted into sales on e-commerce platforms. The interesting trend being that cashback, social media links, email marketing, and coupon options accounted for the highest orders out of the lot.
Admitad’s observations show that consumers have invested significantly in digital and household equipment like mobile devices, televisions, home audio systems, large appliances etc, which witnessed the biggest hike in sales during the festival time. The sale amount under this category almost doubled, recording Rs 9.6 crores as compared to a little over Rs 5 crore during the week before Diwali.
Festival time in India means families indulging in new clothing and gifting friends and relatives, which is evident from the buying patterns of customers during this Diwali week. Even in the apparels segment, the Diwali period registered a 20 per cent increase in the number of orders, with the sales achieving close to Rs 2.08 crores as compared to Rs 1.72 crores during the pre-Diwali week. According to Admitad's analysis, there has been a 31 per cent increase in the gifts & flowers category i.e. garnering more than Rs 15 lakh during the Diwali week, as compared to Rs 10.68 lakh pre-Diwali.
Admitad India country manager Neha Kulwal said, “Since affiliate networks are focused on promoting coupons, deals and offers it makes them all the more effective during these sale events. Traditionally, It’s the peak time when individuals buy a lot of products in India. As the retailers & e-tailers allow attractive discounts and deals, people tend to buy more during this period of time. Affiliate networks are therefore well positioned to deliver their best results during festivals and this is a great way to showcase their effectiveness.”
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
