logo
close icon

Poll memorabilia much in demand, etailers do brisk business

FashionUnited

Clothing items and general merchandise for the ongoing general elections in India have been selling on business to business (B2B) e-commerce platforms such as IndiaMart and ExportersIndia. T-shirts, headbands, caps, and flags made to show support for the various political parties participating in India’s ongoing general election have proven highly popular, especially on B2B platforms. Most online purchases are being made through the B2B channel due to the high order volumes.

In March 2019, IndiaMart saw a substantial increase in the number of enquiries for BJP flags, T-shirts and Congress fatkas. The business reported a 100 per cent rise in demand for election merchandise. ExportersIndia has had a 40 per cent increase in demand for election clothing and merchandise compared to the previous general election in 2014. T-shirts with logos and slogans for different political parties are some of the most popular items. Apart from these, bazaars have sarees with larger than life images of Narendra Modi. Khadi and Village Industries Commission stores are having high sales of the popular Modi jackets.

The general elections are currently on in full swing and the results will come in on May 23. Over 900 million people are eligible to vote in these elections.

Latest Posts

Budget 2025: What it Means for Your Small Business

Posted on February 3, 2025

Are you a small business, who switched on the TV this Saturday but ended up getting lost in all the long budget announcements? The only...

Read More

GST Registration Process: A complete step by step guide...

Posted on February 3, 2025

If you are running a business in India, GST registration is not an alien word anymore. Any business that supplies services with an annual turnover...

Read More

How to sell online: Get started in 5 simple...

Posted on January 31, 2025

As a small business owner in today’s competitive market, you must have already felt the heat of digital transformation and you are looking to get...

Read More