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Blinkit ups quick commerce game, announces 10-minute ambulance service

Starting today, Blinkit launched its first five ambulances in Gurugram, marking the beginning of its efforts to enhance emergency medical access

From toys to electronics and gold: Indians shift to quick 10-minute orders

The big spenders hailed from Delhi and Dehradun, splurging over Rs 20 lakh each on Swiggy Instamart this year

India not tougher than other markets: Amazon India head Samir Kumar

On quick commerce, he says a pilot for 15-minute delivery is starting in Bengaluru this month

Amazon affirms commitment to enabling $80 bn exports from India by 2030

E-commerce major Amazon on Tuesday pledged its commitment to enabling USD 80-billion in cumulative exports from India by 2030. The new vision marks an ambitious scale-up from the target so far of USD 20 billion by 2025. Amit Agarwal, SVP, Emerging Markets, Amazon, announced the commitment at the company's annual 'Smbhav Summit'. To achieve this goal, Amazon is collaborating closely with the government, lakhs of Indian small businesses, D2C brands, as well as other key stakeholders, he said. "Motivated by the progress that we made in driving exports out of India... we are going to advance our commitment to enable USD 80 billion in exports by 2030," Agarwal said. Since its launch in 2015, Amazon Global Selling has over 150,000 registered sellers from 200-plus cities across India who are set to surpass USD 20 billion in cumulative exports from India by 2024-end, according to a company blog. "This significant milestone will be driven by a combination of enabling exports through Amazo

E-comm firms must ensure transparency, trust: Pralhad Joshi at Amazon event

Minister for Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday asserted that e-commerce companies have a significant role to play in ensuring transparent, trustworthy, and safe shopping environment for all consumers. Speaking at Amazon smbhav Summit, Joshi outlined the government's all-out efforts to ensure that consumer rights are protected through slew of measures such as Consumer Protection Act, establishment of central consumer protection authority, consumer helplines, and specific rules to protect consumers from unfair trade practices in e-commerce sector. The future of e-commerce in India is bright, inclusive and transformative, the minister said emphasising the sheer size, and potential of India market. "While this digital revolution offers incredible opportunities, our government believes it is equally important for our consumers to feel confident and make informed choices, and for the e-commerce platforms to gain the trust and the confidence of the consumer is equally very, very, .

Horses for courses: ITC devises bespoke plans for distribution channels

In Q2FY25, ITC's sales on quick commerce grew by over 50 per cent year-on-year on a smaller base, contributing 50 per cent of its overall e-commerce sales

Quick commerce major Zepto is India's most funded startup in 3 years

IPO-bound company has raised $1.35 billion in 2024

ED probes Amazon, Flipkart over ties with top sellers, alleges FEMA breach

The ED has reportedly quizzed the 'top' five sellers of both firms and found that many are former employees or relatives of former associates of Amazon and Flipkart

Meesho under fire for selling t-shirts with Lawrence Bishnoi's image

A social media post was shared by filmmaker Alishan Jafri, who pointed out a series of t-shirts being sold on the company's platform, featuring Lawrence Bishnoi's images

Diwali: Zepto collaborates with over 500 artisans to promote local products

Zepto outlined its project of working with 50 families from the Prajapati clan, a community of Kumhars (potters), to support their livelihood, which largely depends on festivals like Diwali

Quick commerce firms don't display items' best before dates: 57% shoppers

Six out of ten consumers told a survey that most quick commerce and some ecommerce platforms were failing to display the 'best before date' as mandated by law

After iPhones, PC makers look to jump on quick commerce bandwagon

Platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Big Basket are already witnessing unprecedented demand for smartphones, particularly the Apple iPhone

FDI realities: A decade on, policy for multi-brand retail remains on paper

Ten years after FDI in multi-brand retail was allowed, it remains largely inactive. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart continue to reshape India's rapidly evolving retail market

Meesho's festival sale breaks record, doubles day 1 orders from last year

Fashion, personal care & beauty, home & kitchen, and electronic accessories drove the majority of e-commerce traffic on Meesho

Meesho expands portfolio with Bajaj, Himalaya, Bata amid festive jingles

With the festive season approaching, E-commerce giant Meesho has joined forces with various lifestyle brands. With the deals, Meesho now sells products in 30 categories

Ecommerce festive sales to reach $12 billion, quick commerce gains ground

Quick commerce, the burgeoning segment that promises rapid deliveries, is set to contribute $1 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) to the festive sales

Amazon set to exceed $13 billion in Indian exports by end of 2024

Amazon's rival Walmart has recently announced an ambitious annual export target of $10 billion from India by 2027

Swiggy ropes in former Flipkart executive Amitesh Jha as Instamart CEO

Reshuffle of the top deck comes ahead of food delivery major's IPO

Rapid growth of e-comm matter of concern, not source of pride: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised concerns over the rapid growth of e-commerce in India, questions predatory pricing strategies employed by online retail giants

Antfin Singapore Holding divests 2.1% stake in Zomato for Rs 4,771 cr

Antfin Singapore Holding on Tuesday divested a little over 2 per cent stake in online food delivery firm Zomato for Rs 4,771 crore through open market transactions. Antfin Singapore Holding Pte is an arm of Ant Financial Group, while the latter is a part of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. According to the bulk deal data available on the BSE, Antfin Singapore Holding sold 18,54,40,550 shares in two tranches, amounting to a 2.1 per cent stake in Gurugram-based Zomato. The shares were disposed of in the price range of Rs 257.17-257.46 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 4,771.66 crore. After the share sale, Antfin Singapore Holding's stake has been reduced to 2.14 per cent from 4.24 per cent. Details of buyers of Zomato's shares could not be ascertained. Shares of Zomato rose 0.27 per cent to close at Rs 263 apiece on the BSE. In March this year, Antfin Singapore Holding pared a 2 per cent stake in Zomato for Rs 2,827 crore. Earlier this month, food delivery aggregator Zo