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BigBasket targets a profitable turn in 12-15 months, says Hari Menon

As Hari Menon steps down as CEO, BigBasket shifts focus from market share to profitability, targeting break-even within 12-15 months

BigBasket CEO Hari Menon steps down; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda takes charge

BigBasket co-founder Hari Menon will continue on the board and mentor the leadership team, while former Amazon executive Amit Nanda leads the company's next growth phase

BigBasket appoints Seshu Kumar Tirumala as chief operating officer

BigBasket appoints long-time executive Seshu Kumar Tirumala as COO to strengthen operations and drive growth across its quick commerce business

BigBasket elevates Seshu Kumar Tirumala as Chief Operating Officer

Tata Group-owned online grocery platform bigbasket on Thursday announced the elevation of Seshu Kumar Tirumala as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Seshu will lead Operations and play a key role in driving execution as bigbasket continues to strengthen its quick commerce business and scale for the future, the company stated. He has been associated with bigbasket since 2014, beginning as National Head - Buying & Merchandising and later rising to Chief Buying and Merchandising Officer. "Seshu has played an important role in building many of the capabilities that have shaped bigbasket's growth over the years, from our private label business to our farmer sourcing network. His deep understanding of the business and strong track record of execution make him well suited for this role," Hari Menon, Founder & CEO, bigbasket, said. Seshu said: "My focus will be on strengthening the systems that power our farm-to-customer journey, enhancing execution across our ...

BigBasket partners RCB as official qcom partner for T20 League 2026

Tata-owned platform continues third year of association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, expanding digital engagement and fan experiences during the 2026 T20 League

Qcom firms see uptick in demand for ready-to-eat items amid LPG constraints

Quick commerce platforms are witnessing higher demand for ready-to-eat foods as LPG supply issues and labour shifts push urban households towards convenient meal solutions

StatsGuru: Race against time - the quick-commerce economy never sleeps

As quick-commerce drops the 10-minute promise, India still leads the world in q-commerce firms, even as funding cycles and productivity trends shift

Quick commerce platform BigBasket targets 50-60% revenue growth in FY26

While the company's overall sales are growing at 5 per cent M-o-M, its customer count is growing at nearly 6-7 per cent

Top 26 e-commerce platforms declare themselves free of dark patterns: Govt

The government on Thursday said 26 leading e-commerce companies have self-declared that their platforms are free from dark patterns. Zepto, Zomato, Swiggy, Jiomart and BigBasket are among these 26 e-commerce platforms. This is a significant step towards protecting consumer interest in the digital marketplace, the Department of Consumer Affairs said in a statement. As many as 26 leading e-commerce platforms have voluntarily submitted self-declaration letters confirming compliance with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, it added. The Department has been making efforts to curb deceptive online design practices that mislead or manipulate consumers. These 26 e-commerce players have conducted internal self-audits or third-party audits to identify, assess and eliminate any presence of dark patterns. "All 26 companies have declared that their platforms are free from dark patterns and do not deploy any manipulative user interface designs," the statement .

BigBasket logs strong festive sales as electronics category surges 500%

Along with BigBasket, other q-com platforms such as Instamart, Zepto, and Flipkart Minutes also registered a significant increase in sales compared to last year

iPhones, gold, silver coins drive BigBasket's record 500% Diwali sales rise

While the sales of electronics, including iPhones, surged 500 per cent, gold and silver coins reported a staggering 1000 per cent rise compared to last year

Flipkart, Amazon race in premium ecommerce with iPhones, fast delivery

Flipkart, Amazon and Bigbasket reported record festive sales of iPhones and premium devices, with fast deliveries and GST reforms boosting growth in metros and Tier-II cities

Flipkart Minutes to deliver Big Billion Days 2025 deals in just 10 minutes

Flipkart Minutes expands to 19 cities for TBBD 2025 with 10-minute deliveries while Tata-backed Bigbasket marks iPhone 17 launch with record-breaking instant delivery

Is Tata Group preparing for leadership change at BigBasket? What CEO says

BigBasket Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hari Menon said there was no plan to hire a CEO for the grocery e-tailer and no search had been initiated

No plan to hire Bigbasket CEO: Hari Menon rejects succession planning talk

Hari Menon dismissed reports of succession planning at Bigbasket, ruling out a CEO hire and stressing that founders have no contractual timeline to step away from management roles

BigBasket plans to open 900 dark stores by 2025-end: Vipul Parekh

Parekh also added that when compared to competition, the firm's cash burn is the lowest. However, he did not share the exact figure

Inside a dark store: The unseen hands that make 10-min q-commerce tick

The writer steps into a Big Basket dark store, and unlocks the secret that makes your quick commerce app the modern technological equivalent of Alladin's djinn

Tata Digital to get $400 million boost from Tata Sons' TCS dividend

Tata Sons will invest $400 million in Tata Digital, using dividend income from TCS. The funding aims to support the struggling digital arm, which includes BigBasket, Tata 1mg, and Tata Cliq

50% of Indians pay online convenience fees; 78% prefer free platforms

A LocalCircles survey finds 50% of Indian consumers pay convenience fees on most purchases, with 78% preferring platforms that don't charge extra for products or services

50% of Indians pay online convenience fees; 78% prefer free platforms

A LocalCircles survey finds 50% of Indian consumers pay convenience fees on most purchases, with 78% preferring platforms that don't charge extra for products or services