Indian Ecommerce

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

ED probes Amazon, Flipkart over ties with top sellers, alleges FEMA breach

The ED has reportedly quizzed the 'top' five sellers of both firms and found that many are former employees or relatives of former associates of Amazon and Flipkart

Deepfakes to social media: Online shopping scams spike this festive season

McAfee's Global Festive Shopping Survey found a rise in online shopping scams led by the creation of fraudulent websites, fake discounts, and the use of deepfakes

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

Swiggy recruits senior leadership from Flipkart, Amazon amid expansion bid

Swiggy is set to debut on the Indian stock exchanges on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the next phase of the company. The company launched its high-profile initial public offering last week

Meesho under fire for selling t-shirts with Lawrence Bishnoi's image

A social media post was shared by filmmaker Alishan Jafri, who pointed out a series of t-shirts being sold on the company's platform, featuring Lawrence Bishnoi's images

Blinkit rolls out Seller Hub for easier onboarding of sellers, brands

The programme, on the lines of Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), has already attracted over 200 brands

Fashion, premium electronics fuel shopping boom during festive season

E-commerce festive sales in 2024 have shown dynamic growth patterns, building on the momentum from last year, according to an analysis by Redseer Strategy Consultants

Blinkit rolls out 10-min return service for clothes, footwear in key cities

The new service is launched in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune; company plans to add more cities soon

Govt eyes crackdown on ecommerce dark patterns amid festive shopping season

In December last year, the Consumer Affairs Ministry introduced rules defining 13 dark patterns in ecommerce, classifying them as violations of consumer protection laws

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

Nykaa, Licious pilot fast delivery services to meet growing consumer demand

As quick commerce reshapes retail, Nykaa, Licious, and Myntra are testing ultra-fast delivery models to cater to growing consumer demand across various product categories

Ecommerce festive sales to reach $12 billion, quick commerce gains ground

Quick commerce, the burgeoning segment that promises rapid deliveries, is set to contribute $1 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) to the festive sales

E-commerce firm Flipkart equips sellers with tools ahead of flagship event

"We are equipping them with valuable insights and strategies to thrive in the 11th edition of The Big Billion Days," said Sakait Chaudhary, business head - Marketplace, Flipkart

Swiggy appoints Amitesh Jha as CEO of grocery delivery arm Swiggy Instamart

Amitesh Jha previously worked with Flipkart for nearly 14 years before joining Swiggy's 10-minute delivery platform

Nykaa raises stake in Dot & Key, to acquire Earth Rhythm for Rs 44.5 crore

Dot & Key's revenue for FY24 almost doubled to Rs 198.3 crore from Rs 57.7 crore in FY23

E-commerce industry plans to hire in big numbers this festival season

Last year in October, Amazon India said it created more than 1,00,000 seasonal job opportunities across its operations network for the Indian festive season

India's toy exports dip to $152 million in FY24 due to global headwinds

Union Minister Jitin Prasada informed Rajya Sabha that India's toy imports were recorded at $65 million in 2023-24

Tech is reimagining how e-commerce is done: Flipkart's Jeyandran Venugopal

he spoke about how the firm is using generative artificial intelligence and other technologies

Zomato Q1 results: Net profit up at Rs 253 crore as Blinkit serves growth

Zomato's revenue surged 74 per cent to Rs 4,206 crore in the quarter, beating analysts' estimates of Rs 3,928 crore, per LSEG data