Ecommerce

Warmup Ventures launches Rs 300 cr fund to back early-stage startups

Second fund by venture capital firm will invest in sectors like deep tech, climate, sustainability

FMCG major Dabur India's stock seems reasonably valued post correction

Dabur is expanding its premium portfolio and Total Addressable Market (TAM). The company estimates its existing portfolio, contributes less than 5 per cent of TAM

E-commerce: A sunrise sector, purveyor of India's economic growth

In a recent report, Deloitte projected India's e-commerce CAGR to be 21 per cent, expected to reach $325 billion by 2030

India not tougher than other markets: Amazon India head Samir Kumar

On quick commerce, he says a pilot for 15-minute delivery is starting in Bengaluru this month

Amazon's maiden Black Friday Sale in India to kick off from November 29

Amazon said that brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG and more are participating in its first Black Friday sale in India

Festive sales boost e-commerce to $14 bn GMV as tier-II+ cities lead growth

Fashion segment and electronics driven by quick commerce platforms in major cities Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore

Nykaa Q2 results: Net profit rises 67% to Rs 13 cr, revenue up 24%

Growth was bolstered by robust revenues across its beauty and fashion businesses

Unicommerce announces acquiring e-commerce technology platform Shipway

Unicommerce will buy 42.76% in Shipway for a cash consideration of Rs 68.4 cr and rest of the stake later

Ambani's Reliance plays catch-up to ride quick commerce wave in country

Reliance plans to leverage its 3,000 supermarkets in 1,150 cities for quick deliveries by deploying small teams operating from dedicated kiosks inside

Here's why a lot can go wrong when everything arrives in just 10 minutes

To have at least half a dozen options for quick commerce is a good thing in an economy where concentration of large monopolies and duopolies is on the rise

Rural India emerges as a goldmine for e-com companies during festive season

Despite logistical challenges, e-commerce firms are ramping up their infrastructure and technology to meet the diverse customer needs in small towns and hinterlands

216k festive season jobs recorded in logistics, e-com, hospitality: Apna.co

This hiring trend is not limited to major metro cities; Tier-II and Tier-III cities are also experiencing a significant rise in job opportunities

B2B e-commerce platform ElasticRun reduces FY24 loss to Rs 359 crore

Revenue for the financial year 2024 came in at Rs 2,434.84 crore, down 48.6 per cent year-on-year. Revenue for FY23 was Rs 4,738 crore

Trai's new traceability rules won't disrupt e-commerce OTP services

Trai's new mandate, set to take effect on November 1, would require traceability of messages sent by principal entities, including banks, e-commerce platforms, and financial institutions

Zepto looks to raise $100 million, marking third funding round in 6 months

Quick commerce startup Zepto is seeking funding from domestic sources, including Indian family offices and high-net-worth individuals, as it prepares for its upcoming IPO

FMCG distributors red flag e-com, qcom firms' use of private vehicles

In August, AICPDF also wrote to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding the rapid growth of the quick commerce industry, which it said is hurting the trade

Regulator CCPA increases scrutiny on quick commerce, e-commerce players

This comes amidst concerns that quick commerce players are eating into the business of small kirana stores

After iPhones, PC makers look to jump on quick commerce bandwagon

Platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Big Basket are already witnessing unprecedented demand for smartphones, particularly the Apple iPhone

India will take a multi-pronged approach to boost exports: Piyush Goyal

Our national interest will always be paramount. We'll calibrate and balance our policies based on needs of the country, says Piyush Goyal

Meesho's festival sale breaks record, doubles day 1 orders from last year

Fashion, personal care & beauty, home & kitchen, and electronic accessories drove the majority of e-commerce traffic on Meesho