E-commerce Firms

As mercury soars, ecomm firms step up measures to protect delivery workers

As brutal heatwaves sweep across large parts of India, pushing temperatures well above 40 degrees Celsius, the spotlight has once again turned to the millions of gig workers who form the backbone of the country's booming e-commerce and quick-commerce sectors. For delivery partners navigating congested city traffic on two-wheelers, the summer months bring a heightened risk of severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Bound by algorithmic targets and the pressure of rapid delivery windows, these workers often spend peak afternoon hours exposed to extreme weather conditions, with little to no access to clean drinking water or shaded resting spots on their routes. Facing mounting scrutiny over the occupational hazards associated with the gig economy, major food delivery, quick commerce, and e-commerce platforms are now rolling out a slew of mitigation measures. From specialised cooling gear to air-conditioned rest hubs, companies are attempting to buffer their frontline ...

CBIC removes ₹10 lakh cap on courier exports to boost e-commerce trade

Move to boost e-commerce exports and ease logistics as CBIC rolls out wider reforms, including faster clearances and simplified return mechanisms

Flipkart CFO Venkataraman steps down; Ravi Iyer to take interim role

Leadership reshuffle comes as Walmart-owned e-commerce company prepares for potential India listing and strengthens senior team

Urban-rural FMCG growth gap narrows in December quarter, says NIQ

Rural FMCG demand continued to outpace urban markets for the eighth quarter, but the gap narrowed as metro consumption improved and GST-related adjustments softened overall growth

Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros

E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are set to add nearly a million gig workers in 2026, driven by last-mile delivery demand and rapid expansion of dark stores in non-metro cities

S Korean e-commerce firm Coupang says 33.7 mn customer accounts breached

Coupang, dubbed the Amazon.com of South Korea, is the country's top online retailer with its services ubiquitous for many Koreans using its "Rocket" fast deliveries

Amazon India extends zero referral fee for items under ₹1,000 till Dec 31

Following Flipkart, Amazon waives commission for low-cost products, aiming to boost small sellers and online sales

Bolt sees 4-6 pp higher customer retention than platform average: Report

Bolt now accounts for a tenth of Swiggy's orders, with higher stickiness and wider restaurant onboarding

India breaks into global quick commerce top 3, behind only China and US

Statista projects India's qcom revenues to double to $11 billion by 2030 as user numbers rise and platforms expand into more cities

Meesho leads India's value-commerce market with asset-light model: BofA

The IPO-bound e-commerce firm is expanding its low-cost platform as India's online retail sector heads for 20% annual growth

Smaller cities drive Flipkart's festive surge as e-commerce spreads wider

Flipkart's festive-season growth is being powered by sellers from smaller cities such as Surat, Meerut, and Lucknow, marking the deepening reach of India's digital commerce ecosystem.

Quick commerce players slash platform, delivery fees to attract customers

Notably, the platform fee is an amount companies charge for operations like running and maintaining their applications, while the delivery fee goes to delivery partners

Zepto logs record 2 million daily orders, 40% higher than top rival

Zepto logs record 2 million daily orders, 40% higher than top rival

Amazon crosses $20 billion ecommerce exports target from India in 10 years

The ecom giant targets exports worth $80 billion from the country by 2030

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for ₹1.2 trillion festival battle

E-commerce giants mobilise round-the-clock operations with food, entertainment as India's shopping season is projected to grow 27 per cent

Amazon Now to expand to over 300 dark stores by 2025 with ₹2,000 cr push

Amazon India will expand its Amazon Now network to more than 300 dark stores by end-2025, investing Rs 2,000 crore in storage, processing and delivery infrastructure

GST overhaul may reshape ecommerce strategy ahead of festival season

The simplified two-tier GST structure is expected to boost festive season sales by 15-20% as e-commerce platforms prepare for a surge in demand

Flipkart expands Northeast operations with new grocery fulfilment centre

Flipkart has launched its first grocery fulfilment centre in Tripura to strengthen delivery timelines, support local businesses and deepen e-commerce penetration in the Northeast

High valuation caps Nykaa's upside despite strong Q1 and margin gains

Nykaa posts 23% revenue growth and margin expansion, but lofty valuations may limit further stock gains

Nykaa Q1FY26 profit surges 79% to ₹24.47 cr on beauty, fashion boost

Nykaa Q1FY26 net profit rises 79% YoY to ₹24.47 crore with revenue up 23% to ₹2,154.9 crore, driven by strong growth in beauty, fashion, and distribution segments