E-commerce Market

Zepto brings 'slotted' delivery to quick commerce users in select locations

Zepto has introduced a slotted delivery option in a pilot across select locations including Delhi and Bengaluru, letting users schedule orders for a same-day time window alongside instant delivery

Eternal infuses ₹600 cr into Blinkit as qcom expansion accelerates

Eternal has invested another ₹600 crore in Blinkit to support expansion and operating needs, marking its third infusion this year as competition in India's quick commerce space intensifies

Swiggy's H1 FY26 losses surge 109% to $178 mn: Dutch investor Prosus

In the January to June period this year, Swiggy grew its customer base by 35 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 21.6 million and its GOV was up 43 per cent

GST transition sparks short-term FMCG demand dip in Sep quarter: Report

FMCG volumes eased to 5.4% in Q2 as GST transition caused a brief slowdown, though rural markets continued to outpace urban areas and overall sector growth stayed strong at 12.9%

Mumbai to launch first residential drone-enabled deliveries in early 2026

SkyeAir and Siddha Sejal Group will introduce Mumbai's first drone-powered residential delivery service in early 2026, offering faster access to essentials, packages, and e-commerce orders

China targets tax evasion by sellers on Amazon, other e-commerce sites

Tax bureaus across China in recent months told major platforms to submit some Chinese merchants' third-quarter revenue in a bid to curb underreported sales

Govt proposes mandatory 'country of origin' filters for ecom platforms

The Consumer Affairs Ministry has proposed to make it mandatory for e-commerce platforms to provide searchable and sortable filters based on 'country of origin' for packaged commodities, a move aimed at enhancing transparency at digital marketplaces. The amendment is designed to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions by allowing them to easily identify the origin of products while shopping online. The ministry, in a statement, said the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025, would amend existing 2011 regulations by requiring "every e-commerce entity selling imported products shall provide a searchable and sortable filter for the country of origin, with their product listings." The proposed feature will reduce the time required to locate such information across vast product listings. The draft amendment rules have been published on the department's website for public consultation. Comments from stakeholders are invited until Novem

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

Agentic commerce: AI that shops and pays for you within set limits

As digital commerce shifts to agentic rails, enabling agentic payments closes the loop - creating a truly end-to-end, autonomous shopping experience

Festival sales: Quick-commerce leads with over 85% order volume growth

Unicommerce analysis shows quick commerce outpacing e-commerce in festive week order volumes, led by FMCG, beauty, wellness, electronics and strong Tier-II, Tier-III city demand

Graas.ai raises $9 million to expand AI agent platform Agent Foundry

Graas.ai secures $9 million in pre-Series B funding to expand Agent Foundry, its AI agent platform solving commerce challenges for D2C and marketplace brands

India Post working to integrate its services on ONDC, GeM platform

India Post is working to integrate its services with Open Network for Digital Commerce and Government e-Marketplace -- a move that will enhance accessibility of postal service and enable the department to compete with third party logistics companies, an official statement said on Wednesday. The information was shared with Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar during his review meeting of the Department of Posts. "One of the core pillars of this transformation is the integration of India Post's systems with major national digital commerce ecosystems. According to officials, the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) will enable wallet-based prepaid bookings, centralised order tracking, and automated reconciliation with ONDC's accounting systems," the statement said. The project is part of technology-driven transformation under the IT 2.0 framework of India Post. Officials during the review meeting informed the minister that more than 86,000 post offices are

Discounts, nudges, added fees: Qcom quietly making customers pay more

From steep discounts on pricier items to subtle nudges and layered fees, quick commerce firms are tactically steering users toward higher-value purchases to improve unit economics

OTP Please: Vandana Vasudevan exposes hard truths of the ecommerce economy

From online marketplaces using data to harm local businesses to the suffering that lies behind the glossy growth story that startups tell, Vandana Vasudevan exposes the hard truth of platform economy

Zeno Health expects 30% ecommerce revenue by FY26 through expansion

With a strong offline base in Mumbai and Pune, Zeno Health plans to expand into Tier II and III cities, starting with Bihar, driven by increasing demand

Nipponply to invest ₹250 crore in expansion, e-commerce, export push

Gujarat-based Nipponply Industries on Friday said it will invest Rs 250 crore over the next three years to ramp up production for exports, develop e-commerce infrastructure, and establish warehousing and design centres. At present, the company is investing Rs 65 crore in panel and furniture manufacturing expansion. "Our future roadmap includes a Rs 250 crore investment over the next three years for export-compliant production, e-commerce infrastructure, warehousing and design centres, and strengthening global partnerships," Nipponply Industries Managing Director Ketan Thakkar said. He said that the furniture sector holds huge potential in both India and other countries, including Europe. The key trends that are shaping the furniture industry in the country include a shift from local carpentry to modular, branded solutions; and growing adoption of wood-veneered plywood over MDF (medium density fibreboard), Thakkar said. "India is already a champion sector in the furniture sector, a

Amazon launches 10-minute delivery in Delhi, expands quick commerce play

Amazon expands its 10-minute delivery service to Delhi, stepping up its quick commerce push with ₹2,000 crore investment

Amazon banks on India's smaller cities ahead of first 3-day Prime Day sale

With a Rs 2,000 crore investment, Amazon targets smaller cities, expanding its fulfillment and delivery network to fuel growth, as it prepares for its first three-day Prime Day sale from July 12-14

Myntra bets on video content to tap into India's $300 bn influencer economy

Walmart-owned Myntra launches Glamstream, a video-led platform featuring 100+ celebrities, aiming to double creator-led revenue within two years and tap into India's $300bn influencer-driven economy

Nykaa seeks four-fold growth in fashion business, ebitda-breakeven by FY26

FSN E-Commerce Ventures expects strong margin gains and repeat business to help Nykaa Fashion achieve profitability, while brand GMV target for FY30 is set at Rs 6,000 crore