Monday, March 03, 2025 | 01:48 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Ecommerce Firms

Various product categories available via Flipkart Minutes during EOSS sale

Flipkart has announced its 'End of Season Sale' (EOSS) event beginning December 7, 2024

Various product categories available via Flipkart Minutes during EOSS sale
Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 5:26 PM IST

Quick comm captures nearly half of Kirana sales; mkt to hit $40 bn by 2030

As consumer preferences shift towards the convenience of last-minute grocery deliveries, quick commerce companies are outpacing traditional retailers, with 46 per cent of consumers surveyed reporting a cut in purchases from Kirana shops, a report has said. The quick commerce market size is expected to reach USD 40 billion by 2030, a jump from USD 6.1 billion in 2024, according to the report by Datum Intelligence. "Nearly half (46 per cent) of respondents report reduced spending at Kirana shops, indicating a shift in customer behavior towards quick commerce platforms," it noted. Quick commerce refers to the delivery of consumer items in 10-30 minutes. Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and Flipkart Minutes are among the top quick commerce platforms in India. The quick commerce market is projected to capture approximately USD 1.28 billion of Kirana sales by 2024, accounting for 21 per cent of total sales on these platforms, the report further said. "Quick commerce's focus on speed an

Quick comm captures nearly half of Kirana sales; mkt to hit $40 bn by 2030
Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

UAE to address India's concerns over rise in silver, platinum alloy imports

In the case of silver, over the last few months, the commerce department tried to understand the reasons behind the surge in imports

UAE to address India's concerns over rise in silver, platinum alloy imports
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 12:22 AM IST

Quick commerce firms don't display items' best before dates: 57% shoppers

Six out of ten consumers told a survey that most quick commerce and some ecommerce platforms were failing to display the 'best before date' as mandated by law

Quick commerce firms don't display items' best before dates: 57% shoppers
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

How's the josh at e-com war rooms as Amazon, Flipkart sales go live?

Amazon sets up over 20 war rooms compared to about 10 last year

How's the josh at e-com war rooms as Amazon, Flipkart sales go live?
Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 6:33 PM IST

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

Meesho's festival sale breaks record, doubles day 1 orders from last year
Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 2:24 PM IST

Meesho expands portfolio with Bajaj, Himalaya, Bata amid festive jingles

With the festive season approaching, E-commerce giant Meesho has joined forces with various lifestyle brands. With the deals, Meesho now sells products in 30 categories

Meesho expands portfolio with Bajaj, Himalaya, Bata amid festive jingles
Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 1:50 PM IST

Ficci furniture mission explores collaboration with Singapore businesses

Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Ficci) furniture industry mission has explored new avenues for collaboration with furniture businesses in Singapore as a market outreach programme. "This mission is an important milestone in deepening the relationship between the Indian and Singaporean furniture industries," Ficci Furniture Committee Chair Rudra Chatterjee, who led the industry delegation to the city state, said. "We are excited to explore new avenues for collaboration, which can drive growth and prosperity in both markets," he said after interaction with the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) on Wednesday. "The collaboration opportunities between SFIC and Ficci present exciting opportunities in areas like sustainability, design and market expansion," SFIC President Phua Boon Huat said after hosting a roundtable and B2B meetings. "We are happy to welcome the Ficci delegation to Singapore, building on recent high-level engagements between our two ..

Ficci furniture mission explores collaboration with Singapore businesses
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 1:19 PM IST

KL Rahul invests in lifestyle brand 'Metaman' for new premium perfume range

The capital raised by the firm will be used for the launch and marketing of the fragrance range, set to hit the market on August 30

KL Rahul invests in lifestyle brand 'Metaman' for new premium perfume range
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

Rapid growth of e-comm matter of concern, not source of pride: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised concerns over the rapid growth of e-commerce in India, questions predatory pricing strategies employed by online retail giants

Rapid growth of e-comm matter of concern, not source of pride: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

Shoes in 10-minutes: Footwear major Bata wants to join quick-commerce race

The quick-commerce space is becoming an attractive business opportunity, witnessing increased interest from investors. Big guns like Reliance and Walmart want to enter the sector too

Shoes in 10-minutes: Footwear major Bata wants to join quick-commerce race
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 2:20 PM IST

E-commerce and consumer internet industry welcomes FM Sitharaman's Budget

Krishnamurthy said the government's commitment to green energy and critical mineral missions underscores a forward-looking strategy to ensure sustainable development

E-commerce and consumer internet industry welcomes FM Sitharaman's Budget
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 7:19 PM IST

Amazon, Flipkart target small towns to expand personal care business

India's beauty and personal care market, which saw a fourfold increase from 2006 to 2022, is expected to multiply fivefold over the next 15 years

Amazon, Flipkart target small towns to expand personal care business
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 1:06 PM IST

Delhivery, Xpressbees venture into quick-commerce to meet soaring demand

Gurgaon-based Delhivery has started overseeing larger warehouses for Swiggy Instamart while Xpressbees is discussing partnerships with key players in the industry

Delhivery, Xpressbees venture into quick-commerce to meet soaring demand
Updated On : 15 Jun 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

Commerce Ministry's focus likely on signing FTAs, reviving exports

The new government is likely to complete the unfinished agenda, particularly related to signing of the free trade agreement (FTA) with Oman

Commerce Ministry's focus likely on signing FTAs, reviving exports
Updated On : 09 Jun 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Meesho's Valmo to aid profitability growth, concern for third party players

In this short span, Valmo has expanded its reach to include 6,000 pin codes across over 20 cities. The platform has over 3,000 micro entrepreneurs

Meesho's Valmo to aid profitability growth, concern for third party players
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 1:43 PM IST

Non-metros emerging as significant contributors to fashion: Myntra's CBO

Sharon Pais says the demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick

Non-metros emerging as significant contributors to fashion: Myntra's CBO
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 10:22 PM IST

E-commerce majors Amazon, Flipkart flouted antitrust laws: CCI probe

Competition regulator to soon share report with firms

E-commerce majors Amazon, Flipkart flouted antitrust laws: CCI probe
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

Health drink to food drink? Ecommerce sellers in a reorganising mode

Major players are working with sellers on their platforms to change the listing of products

Health drink to food drink? Ecommerce sellers in a reorganising mode
Updated On : 17 Apr 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

Flipkart gives 100% bonus to employees and merit-linked payouts

The number of employees receiving increments this year will be higher than last year, according to the sources

Flipkart gives 100% bonus to employees and merit-linked payouts
Updated On : 22 Mar 2024 | 10:33 AM IST