E Commerce

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

Social media feeds emerge as new retail shelf for consumer brands

Consumer brands across beauty, jewellery and travel are increasingly using creator-led ecosystems and social commerce to drive discovery, engagement and direct sales

India's e-commerce goes luxe: What’s driving India’s luxury shift online?

India’s fashion e-commerce platforms like Myntra, Nykaa, Tata Cliq, Ajio and Amazon are moving beyond heavy discounting to focus on premium products. They are building curated segments

More than 100 cities: Why Amazon is expanding its quick commerce service

Amazon is set to expand its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities across India. The company plans to scale the service through more than 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers.

Poor product data, rising returns push up e-commerce logistics costs

E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are using artificial intelligence to improve product data quality, reduce returns, and ease rising logistics costs amid growing customer expectations

Mule networks remain difficult threat in loan frauds, scams: Report

Mule networks continue to drive frauds and scams, with operations turning transnational and causing heavy losses for Indian users, according to a Bureau report

WTO reforms, e-commerce, investment facilitation to dominate MC14 talks

WTO's MC14 will see discussions on reforms, e-commerce rules, fisheries subsidies and public stockholding, with India expected to push for policy space and clarity

Quick-commerce white-collar hiring jumps 21% in January: Report

White-collar hiring in the Quick-Commerce sector witnessed 21 per cent year-on-year growth in January as it is transitioning from rapid expansion to a sharper focus on profitability, predictability, and operational intelligence, a report said on Wednesday. There is a strong demand for specialised talent in the Quick-Commerce sector, with white-collar job postings rising 21 per cent year-on-year in January, according to the foundit Insights Tracker report. "India's quick-commerce ecosystem is moving from scale-first growth to efficiency and intelligence-led expansion. We are seeing strong demand for professionals across data analytics, product technology, and supply chain strategy, as companies focus on improving forecasting accuracy, optimising inventory movement, and strengthening customer experience. This signals a clear shift towards sustainable, tech-enabled growth for the sector," foundit VP, Marketing, Anupama Bhimrajka said. While overall white-collar hiring across industries

Fair wages (schedules or tips) for gig workers in India's economy?

As gig workers protest pay and conditions, platforms, consumers, policymakers must rethink convenience, tipping culture and humane work practices to ensure growth does not come at the cost of dignity

L&T-SuFin targets $1 billion GMV in FY26 as B2B ecom growth surges

L&T-SuFin, the B2B e-commerce platform from L&T, has more than doubled GMV to $215 million year-to-date and is aiming to achieve $1 billion GMV in FY26 with expansion and new services

E-comm, online payment platforms being abused for terror financing: FATF

Global terror financing watchdog FATF on Tuesday cited the February 2019 Pulwama terror attack, which killed 40 CRPF personnel, and the 2022 Gorakhnath Temple incident to say that e-commerce platforms and online payment services are being misused for terror financing. In its 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks', the FATF also flagged 'state sponsorship of terrorism' and said a variety of publicly available sources of information and delegations' inputs to this report indicate that "certain terrorist organisations have been and continue to receive financial and other forms of support from several national governments". "Delegations reported on this trend by referring to the use of state sponsorship for TF (terror financing) either as fundraising technique or as part of the financial management strategy of the certain organisations engaging in terrorist acts. Several forms of support have been reported, including direct financial support, logistical and material support,

Flipkart expects 200 million visits as 'End of Season Sale' begins

The Walmart-backed firm is offering products from over 70,000 brands and sellers, featuring 1,000-plus curated style trends across apparel, beauty, and lifestyle

Zepto Cafe hits 75,000 daily orders, marking a 50% month-on-month surge

Zepto Cafe has said it has surpassed 75,000 daily orders. The app was launched in December 2024

Qcom player Zepto's annualised GOV trebles in 8 months to $3 billion

GOV represents the total value of all orders placed before any deductions for returns, cancellations, or discounts