E Commerce

Consumer internet majors set for robust revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Blinkit and food delivery players may post strong growth, while Instamart losses could widen; Meesho and PhysicsWallah are expected to show margin improvement

Instamart's Noice aims to double food entrepreneur base, expand range

Noice currently partners with 75 food entrepreneurs and plans to expand to over 500 products, backed by a financing programme offering up to ₹5 crore in formal credit

Sales growth, management continuity positive for Vishal Mega Mart

Double-digit same-store sales growth, expansion plans and margin gains offer support, while promoter stake sales and competitive pressures remain key overhangs

Myntra creates over 26,000 temporary jobs ahead of festive season

Myntra has created over 26,000 seasonal jobs ahead of its Big Fashion Festival, including 8,000 delivery roles and 2,700 customer service positions, with 350 roles for persons with disabilities

Qcom emerges as festive advertising hotspot as brands ramp up spending

Qcom advertising is estimated to account for Rs 2,200 crore of festive ad expenditure in 2026, up 50%, as platforms increasingly become product discovery channels

Zepto Cafe cuts footprint across cities, scales back menu after expansion

Zepto Cafe's footprint has fallen to an estimated 250-350 locations from a peak of 850-900 as the quick-commerce firm focuses on select high-performing markets

Blinkit to sell PM Vishwakarma products, widen artisans' market access

A Bengaluru pilot will list handcrafted products made by PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries on Blinkit and offer guidance on digital onboarding, fulfilment, packaging and shipping

Next-gen marketplace model | Expert takes

In this session, Aruna Daryanani, Director, Sales, Seller Success and Marketing, Amazon India, talks about the seller ecosystem, evolving marketplace business, and provides career tips.

India's ecommerce market to hit $345 bn by 2030, dark stores to triple

India's e-commerce sector is projected to grow nearly three times to USD 345 billion by 2030 from USD 125 billion in 2024, propelled by the rapid expansion of quick commerce and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, according to a report released on Wednesday. According to the report titled 'Smart Growth in a Fast Market' by research consultancy Infisum, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4 per cent through 2030. The report highlights that the country's dark store network is set to nearly triple from 2,525 in 2025 to approximately 7,500 by 2030 to meet the surging demand for rapid deliveries. "India's e-commerce sector is entering a transformative phase of growth and innovation, with the market projected to nearly triple from USD 125 billion in 2024 to USD 345 billion by 2030. "Quick commerce is the fastest-growing segment within India's e-commerce ecosystem. Valued at an estimated USD 65-70 billion by 2030, the segment is expected to .

D2C startups turn to qcom platforms for festive launches

D2C startups across food, beverages, fashion and electronics are using quick commerce as a launch and discovery channel, with festive-season demand driving new products and wider assortments

Flipkart-Netflix deal to earn buyers OTT plans, benefit launches on Aug 1

Flipkart Plus members can unlock a month of Netflix by completing four eligible monthly orders, marking Netflix's first e-commerce partnership in India

Zepto delays IPO by two quarters as investors push for lower valuation

Quick-commerce firm plans to raise about Rs 1,000 crore in a pre-IPO round as investors seek greater clarity on profitability, cash reserves and growth prospects

Strong Q1 FY27 for Eternal, market share gains likely for Blinkit

Blinkit's strong order growth, expanding user base and disciplined execution reinforce its leadership in quick commerce, while Eternal's Q1 results beat Street estimates

Why foreign-owned ecom firms' operating models are under the lens

Foreign e-commerce companies are allowed to do business through the marketplace model as opposed to the inventory-led format

Colgate India to strengthening leadership, improve operational efficiency

Colgate-Palmolive India will sharpen leadership, improve operational efficiency and expand digital capabilities as it targets sustainable growth and wider market reach by 2030

Amazon Now, Flipkart Minutes go full throttle in India's qcom space

Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes are expanding aggressively to challenge Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, betting on scale, Tier-II markets and existing customer ecosystems

Quick commerce is booming. So why have Blinkit and Swiggy shed $15 billion?

Despite rapid growth, Eternal (Blinkit) and Swiggy have lost over $15 billion in market value as Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance intensify the battle.

Quick-commerce battle: Why Amazon & Flipkart are chasing tier-2 cities

India’s quick-commerce battle is intensifying as Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes scale up their operations beyond metro cities. Amazon plans to take Amazon Now to over 300 cities

Who inspects India's dark stores as quick commerce expands rapidly?

Dark stores are powering India's quick-commerce revolution, but experts question whether existing inspection systems, penalties and enforcement can match the sector's rapid growth

Amazon India's new engine: Everyday essentials, in minutes to next day

Half of all orders are now daily essentials, as the e-commerce giant sees speed and selection locking in shopper loyalty