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Myntra adds 20,000 jobs for EORS, expands workforce across India

With 22 per cent women recruits and hires from across India, Myntra expands its logistics, delivery, and customer support workforce for the 22nd End of Reason Sale

The ONDC puzzle: Why India's e-commerce disruptor isn't clicking yet

Backed by the govt and billed as the UPI of commerce, ONDC promised disruption-but poor UX, exits, and fading incentives now threaten its momentum

From chew toys to spa kits: Pet parenting gets serious in small-town India

Driven by rising demand for premium food, grooming tools, and subscriptions, Tier II and III cities are fuelling a pet care boom once limited to metros

US reciprocal tariffs: Ecom players wait & watch as no-duty regime winds up

The de minimis system allowed products and merchandise under $800 to enter the US without any duty and with minimal inspection

Ecommerce boosts MSME financing, eases loan access: Icrier survey

In contrast, the report said that access to markets and finance are the most significant challenges confronting non-integrated MSMEs in India

Meesho gears up for $1 bn IPO; enlists Morgan Stanley, Citi as advisors

Bankers have pitched a valuation of $10 billion for Meesho's IPO with plans to file draft papers in the coming weeks, seeks listing by Diwali

India's e-commerce to reach $550 bn by 2035 driven by Tier II-III demand

Demand for mall space has also increased, signalling growth in both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail industries: Report

Zepto Cafe hits 75,000 daily orders, marking a 50% month-on-month surge

Zepto Cafe has said it has surpassed 75,000 daily orders. The app was launched in December 2024

Get smartphones home delivered in 10 mins: Blinkit's latest q-commerce deal

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa said the q-commerce platform has partnered with Xiaomi and Nokia to deliver their bestselling range in parts of Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru

Consumer goods sector faces a muted quarter as urban demand stays sluggish

Despite these challenges, revenues for tracked companies are projected to grow 6 per cent year-on-year, primarily driven by price increases, while volume growth will stay in the low single digits

E-commerce: A sunrise sector, purveyor of India's economic growth

In a recent report, Deloitte projected India's e-commerce CAGR to be 21 per cent, expected to reach $325 billion by 2030

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

Deepfakes to social media: Online shopping scams spike this festive season

McAfee's Global Festive Shopping Survey found a rise in online shopping scams led by the creation of fraudulent websites, fake discounts, and the use of deepfakes

Festive sales boost e-commerce to $14 bn GMV as tier-II+ cities lead growth

Fashion segment and electronics driven by quick commerce platforms in major cities Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore

Swiggy recruits senior leadership from Flipkart, Amazon amid expansion bid

Swiggy is set to debut on the Indian stock exchanges on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the next phase of the company. The company launched its high-profile initial public offering last week

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

Blinkit rolls out Seller Hub for easier onboarding of sellers, brands

The programme, on the lines of Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), has already attracted over 200 brands

Fashion, premium electronics fuel shopping boom during festive season

E-commerce festive sales in 2024 have shown dynamic growth patterns, building on the momentum from last year, according to an analysis by Redseer Strategy Consultants

Blinkit rolls out 10-min return service for clothes, footwear in key cities

The new service is launched in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune; company plans to add more cities soon

Govt eyes crackdown on ecommerce dark patterns amid festive shopping season

In December last year, the Consumer Affairs Ministry introduced rules defining 13 dark patterns in ecommerce, classifying them as violations of consumer protection laws