Influencers, Reels and messaging offers are increasingly shaping buying decisions, with Meta-owned platforms playing a key role in both online and offline retail purchases
Small states outpace metros as e-commerce thrives in surprising corners of India
Customers pre-ordering the new OnePlus 13s can avail limited-period benefits such as bank discount, trade-in deals and more
Announced at Google I/O 2025, AI Mode in search will offer smarter and personalised way to find, try, and buy products online with virtual try-on feature and agentic checkout
Homegrown brands like Sleepyhead and Chumbak join Myntra Rising Stars Home Edit with curated selections across decor, furnishings, smart cookware and more
The event promises some of the biggest deals of the summer across categories such as electronics, beauty products, kitchen essentials, and fashion for Prime members
OpenAI adds curated picks and direct links to product searches
Meesho's gains come as incumbent players such as Flipkart and Amazon have seen slight declines in market share, according to the CLSA report
Softbank-backed Meesho has reported a significant narrowing of losses to Rs 53 crore while its revenue increased 33 per cent to Rs 7,615 crore in FY24, the company said in its annual report on Wednesday. The e-commerce firm had posted a loss of Rs 1,569 crore, excluding ESOP cost, and revenue of the company was at Rs 5,735 crore in FY23. Meesho, however, claimed to be the first horizontal Indian e-commerce company to achieve profitability in FY24 and the first to generate positive free cash flow of Rs 197 crore for the full year. "Our revenue from operations grew 33 per cent to Rs 7,615 crore driven by an increase in our unique annual transacting users as well as higher order frequency of our existing loyal customers. This success stems from driving efficiencies across multiple areas like logistics, as well as leveraging Generative AI and Machine Learning for better discovery, improved in-app experience and round-the-clock customer support," the report said. Meesho Founder and CEO
Customers across 10 major cities can now get their hands on the latest iPhone 16e, along with popular Android smartphones
Discounts and ease of return are key drivers for online purchases.
The preferred categories for same-day or next-day deliveries include fruits and vegetables, snacks and desserts, beauty products, mobile phones, home decor, and fashion, Amazon said
India's gifting habits are evolving rapidly, with online platforms playing a central role in festive and occasion-based shopping
During the first nine days of this month, Tier-II cities recorded over 37 per cent higher volumes compared to the same period in 2024
High-end and premium brands are making a big geographical pivot from metros to smaller towns in India, according to a Tata CLiQ Luxury compilation that reviews India's evolving luxury landscape. It also found that luxury buyers - led by a woke Gen Z - are increasingly conscious of responsible consumption with an eye on sustainability quotient. Fuelled by the purchasing power of mature millennials and the rising Gen-Z demographic, the digital economy is reshaping consumption patterns and values, thus transforming how, when, and why consumers connect with brands and businesses, said Tata CLiQ Luxury's latest compilation - Thinking Beyond the Cart: Elevating Luxury E-commerce,' that deep dives into the luxury trends in 2025 and beyond. Listing out the broad trends, it noted that high-end and premium brands are making a big geographical pivot from metros to smaller-town India and that the new luxury consumer is educated, and well-wired. A growing quest for behind-the-scenes intel has m
Retailers and durable goods companies report that sales during the Republic Day weekend grew by approximately 10-15 per cent compared to the same period last year
Sinha said Myntra touched 70 million monthly active users during this festive season, and the Gen Z customer base doubled in one year
He says that the current fund raise was one of the largest ever raise from domestic investors
Sitharaman's remarks come at a time when there is a heated debate about the effect of the swift growth of quick-commerce platforms on traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores in India
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