Forget the metros — it's Chandigarh that tops India's online shopping charts, with nearly 7 out of 10 households making purchases via the internet, according to an ET analysis of data released by the statistics ministry last week. Smaller states and Union Territories like Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are not far behind, even outpacing Delhi. The term "online purchases" includes goods bought through e-commerce websites or mobile apps.
Forget metros, it’s Chandigarh that leads India’s online shopping cart, with nearly 7 in 10 households making purchases online, according to an ET analysis of data released by the statistics ministry last week. Small states and UTs like Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli follow, beating Delhi. Online purchases refers to goods bought through e-comm websites or mobile apps. Anoushka Sawhney takes a look:
