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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Reel deal: The next big thing in online shopping is playing on your screen

You might open your phone just to watch a few reels, only to find yourself shopping for a kurta, a skincare product or a gadget minutes later. For e-commerce companies, that shift from scrolling to spending is becoming a big business opportunity.

Indians are increasingly discovering products through videos before making purchases online, as e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipksrt turn to creator-led content, live demonstrations and shoppable clips to drive sales, The Times of India's (TOI) Asmita Dey has reported.

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