Platform reports surge in pooja essentials, idols, and festive sweets as customers embrace ultra-fast convenience

India, 3rd October 2025: bigbasket, a TATA Enterprise, has reported record-breaking festive sales during Durga Puja and Dussehra 2025, with customers across India relying on its 10-minute delivery service for their seasonal needs. From idols and dhunuchis to sweets and festive hampers, the platform ensured celebrations were seamless and convenient.
This year, bigbasket saw a 36% increase in idol sales and a 42% jump in dhunuchi sales compared to last year, reflecting widespread festive fervor. Demand for pooja essentials—including flowers and offerings—rose by an impressive 128%, cementing bigbasket as the go-to platform for festive shopping.
The company’s lightning-fast delivery promise enabled customers to meet last-minute needs instantly—be it a forgotten pooja item or a surprise gift for loved ones. Exclusive offerings such as eco-friendly diyas, limited-edition festive hampers, and traditional sweets added to the festive cheer.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Seshu Kumar, Chief Buying and Merchandising Officer at bigbasket, said: “Durga Puja is a time for devotion, celebration, and togetherness. This year, bigbasket ensured our customers could celebrate without compromise, whether it was getting the perfect idol in minutes or arranging festive sweets for every guest. Our growth reflects how technology is seamlessly blending with tradition to create joyful celebrations.”
About bigbasket
bigbasket, a TATA Enterprise, is redefining online grocery retail in India. Trusted by over 10 million customers, the platform offers ultra-fast 10-minute delivery across 20,000+ products including groceries, fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, medicines, fashion, electronics, beauty, and more. With a presence in 60+ cities, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, bigbasket operates through a strong network of 700+ dark stores, ensuring speed, convenience, and reliability at scale.

























