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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

Amazon onboards BRISKPE as PSP to help Indian sellers scale globally

Amazon has recognised BRISKPE as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and authorised it to provide cross-border payments on its marketplace. BRISKPE, backed by global investment firm Prosus, has rolled out the 'Launchpad', a new initiative aimed at transforming how Indian sellers expand globally, the payment service provider said in a statement on Friday. With this launch, BRISKPE moves beyond just powering payouts to building a full-stack ecosystem that helps sellers scale like global brands, it said. "The PSP approval from Amazon affirms the strength of our payment infrastructure...we're building a support system that gives Indian MSMEs the tools, partnerships, and confidence to succeed globally," Sanjay Tripathy, Co-founder and CEO of BRISKPE, said. The 'Launchpad' offers Indian Amazon sellers a complete suite of enablers: global shipping partners, tax consultants, marketplace experts, account managers, and compliance advisors -- all curated and integrated into one seamless platform

Swiggy Instamart launches new in-app feature 'Maxxsaver' for savings

Swiggy Instamart currently offers over 35,000 products, ranging from groceries and daily essentials to electronics, smartphones, fashion, makeup, and toys

Nykaa expects strong growth in Q4 FY25, beauty vertical leads charge

The company's revenue growth for FY25 is also expected to be in the mid-20 per cent range

India's express parcel market to touch 24-29 bn shipments by FY30: Report

India's express parcel market is expected to witness a sharp uptick and touch 24-29 billion shipments by FY30 driven by the expanding e-commerce sector, and the rise of hyperlocal and the quick commerce segment, Redseer said in a report on Friday. For the current financial year (FY2025), the parcel market is estimated to reach 10-11 billion shipments in FY25, the report said, adding that the e-commerce segment accounted for more than 50 per cent of the express parcel market, with approximately 4.8-5.5 billion shipments this fiscal. "India's express logistics market is going through a major shift, driven by growing digital adoption and consumers becoming more comfortable with e-commerce," said Mrigank Gutgutia, Partner at Redseer Strategy Consultants. Gutgutia further noted that express logistics players need to realign their strategies to stay ahead and make the most of the fast growing e-commerce and hyperlocal opportunity landscape. The report suggests that the trends in the ...

Govt may ask aggregators to pay 2% of gig workers' income towards pension

All major platform aggregators such as Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, and Blinkit are likely to contribute to the pension fund

India's quick commerce made two-thirds of all 2024 e-grocery orders: Report

The industry, which is dominated by the likes of Zomato-owned Blinkit, also accounted for a tenth of overall e-retail dollars spent in 2024