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Swiggy adds Noon CEO to Board as SoftBank, Accel representatives exit

The food delivery giant moves to strengthen board independence following public listing

Udaan acquires retail technology startup ShopKirana ahead of IPO

Udaan has acquired ShopKirana in an all-stock deal, aiming to enhance its FMCG expertise, tech capabilities, and supply chain strengths as it prepares for an IPO in the coming years

60% users say e-commerce platforms block negative reviews: Survey

As India nears 900 million internet users, e-commerce platforms face scrutiny over fake or censored reviews, with calls for mandatory government enforcement of BIS standards

Ecommerce, social platforms told to halt online firecracker sales in Delhi

The Delhi Police has written to e-commerce and social media platforms directing them to immediately cease the listing and delivery of firecrackers in the national capital, an official said on Friday. The action follows directions issued by the Delhi government through an order dated December 19, 2024, and the observations made by the Supreme Court on May 6, 2025, in the matter of MC Mehta vs Union of India and Others, which reiterated the need to curb air pollution caused by firecrackers. In a written communication, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police directed all e-commerce and social media platforms to take immediate steps to ensure compliance with the firecracker ban in the national capital. The platforms have been asked to delist all firecracker-related products and disable the purchase option for customers located in Delhi. They have also been instructed to activate location-based restrictions to prevent any sales or deliveries of firecrackers within the city, Special Commissioner

Zepto set to raise $500 mn in new funding round, valuation to touch $7 bn

Zepto's $450-500 million funding round is likely to be led by General Catalyst and Avenir, with efforts to boost Indian ownership ahead of its IPO by attracting domestic investors

India's e-commerce stocks outrun Chinese peers on profitability hopes

Quick commerce is reshaping India's online retail landscape, with companies racing to tap into a market that could reach $100 billion by 2030

Boosting growth: Integrate MSMEs and e-commerce to surge GDP globally

To close the GDP gap with China, MSMEs, e-commerce, states, logistics growth, and the private sector must work synergistically, with time-bound targets and rewards

AI-startup ShopOS raises $20 million from Binny Bansal-led 3STATE Ventures

The AI-powered platform plans to use the capital to grow its engineering team, enhance product development, and expand its global base of e-commerce brand partners

Amazon India extends Prime Day to 3 days as it pushes into smaller cities

Amazon India expands Prime Day 2025 to three days, boosts logistics and delivery to deepen Prime adoption in smaller cities and tap rising quick-commerce demand

Amazon India extends Prime Day to 3 days as it pushes into smaller cities

Amazon India expands Prime Day 2025 to three days, boosts logistics and delivery to deepen Prime adoption in smaller cities and tap rising quick-commerce demand

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Money will be used for company's infrastructure, employee wellness initiatives, developing technology

BikeWo, Flipkart logistics arm partner on EV Push for last-mile delivery

BikeWo and Flipkart's Instakart launch over 1,300 EVs across seven states to boost sustainable last-mile logistics with AI-led route optimisation and real-time tracking

Amazon's entry into quick commerce faces scale, recall challenges

Jefferies says Amazon's late entry, app integration strategy and limited brand recall may hinder its Q/C push in India despite competitive pricing and Prime perks

Brnd.Me sells MensXP parent ILN to RPSG Group in portfolio overhaul

Brnd.Me sells India Lifestyle Network, which owns MensXP, to RPSG Group in a reported $9 million deal as part of a strategic move to focus on core consumer brand verticals

We're reimagining retail for next 500 mn Indians: CityMall CEO Angad Kikla

E-commerce platform CityMall is reimagining retail for a massive, underserved population in Bharat struggling to access everyday essentials that are both affordable and aspirational, says co-founder and CEO Angad Kikla. India's food and grocery market is a USD 600 billion opportunity. Yet over 93 per cent of this market is still served by unorganised kirana stores and less than 2 per cent is captured by e-commerce, Kikla told PTI. The absence of a technology-led model, rich with data insights and real-time updates that remove inefficiencies, means choices are limited for small-town consumers, who may be often end up overpaying for inconsistent quality, he explained. That's where his company, which focuses on 500 million new to internet users living in small cities, towns, and villages in India, comes in. By removing inefficiencies, aggregating demand, and leveraging technology, we're not just making e-commerce accessible to Bharat, we're making it the most affordable way to shop fo

Instamart appoints Ankit Jain as senior vice president of operations

His appointment comes at a time when the company has undergone a brand revamp, marking a clear move to position Instamart as an independent brand

India a huge opportunity in ecommerce: Walmart executive Kathryn McLay

The retail giant is supporting Flipkart's quick-commerce push and applying global best practices to scale digital operations and tap India's booming online retail space

Ecom companies cut Turkish brands' visibility amid Indo-Pak tension

Flipkart Travel, Cleartrip suspend all flight, hotel and holiday package bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan

E-commerce firms brace for disruptions amid India-Pakistan ceasefire

Companies reroute deliveries, stock essential goods and activate contingency plans to safeguard operations and staff in conflict-affected areas

ChatGPT adds shopping: Search, compare, buy with personalised picks

OpenAI adds curated picks and direct links to product searches