E-commerce: News
26 Mar 2025
AmazonAmazon expands grocery delivery service to over 170 Indian cities
Amazon India has announced the expansion of its grocery service, Amazon Fresh, to over 170 cities and towns across the country.
11 Mar 2025
Cybersecurity4,000 false reviews in 3-months: E-commerce sites are being rigged
CloudSEK, a leading cybersecurity intelligence company, has exposed a sophisticated network of scammers.
07 Feb 2025
BengaluruDTDC will now deliver your parcels in just 2-4 hours
Popular courier service DTDC has announced the launch of its 2-4 hour and same-day delivery services in India.
21 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government proposes draft rules for self-regulation of e-commerce platforms
In a bid to promote self-regulation among e-commerce platforms, the Indian government has proposed a set of draft guidelines.
30 Dec 2024
BlinkitYou can now delete your order history on Blinkit
Popular quick commerce platform Blinkit now allows users to delete orders from their order history.
12 Dec 2024
FlipkartAfter 9 years, Flipkart gets a new logo
E-commerce giant Flipkart, owned by Walmart, has unveiled a new logo and revamped its homepage. This is the first time in nearly nine years that the company has refreshed its logo.
10 Dec 2024
AmazonAmazon India is offering 15-minute delivery service in this city
Amazon has initiated a trial run of its quick commerce service, "Tez," in India, aiming to deliver groceries and other essentials within 15 minutes.
03 Dec 2024
IndiaFSSAI reclassifies packaged drinking water as 'high-risk food category'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water as a "High-Risk Food Category."
03 Dec 2024
ChinaIndia is Bulgari's new target for luxury growth
With demand for luxury goods in China falling due to an economic downturn, Bulgari, the luxury jewelry brand owned by LVMH, is looking toward India to make up for the loss.
19 Nov 2024
MeeshoWhat are 'Meesho Credits' and how to use them
Leading Indian e-commerce platform Meesho has a feature called 'Meesho Credits.'
19 Nov 2024
AmazonPerplexity's AI-powered search platform now offers one-click shopping
Perplexity, an AI-driven search engine, has introduced a new shopping feature, but only for its premium users in the US.
18 Nov 2024
IndiaHow to cancel your order on Meesho: A step-by-step guide
Meesho, a major player in India's e-commerce space, boasts over 22 lakh sellers and delivers goods across 28,000 pin codes.
15 Nov 2024
TechnologyHow to become a seller on Meesho: A step-by-step guide
Meesho, the Indian social commerce platform, has made it easier than ever to become a seller on its platform.
13 Nov 2024
Gaming BytesNazara, ONDC launch 'gCommerce' for in-game monetization: How it works
Nazara Technologies, a leading gaming and sports media company, is collaborating with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to launch an in-game monetization platform.
12 Nov 2024
AmazonSwiggy hiring top executives from Amazon, Flipkart for e-commerce expansion
With an eye on e-commerce expansion, Swiggy is strengthening its team with top executives from Amazon and Flipkart.
12 Nov 2024
Domino'sDomino's will now deliver your pizzas in just 20 minutes
Jubilant FoodWorks, the franchise operator of Domino's Pizza in India, has announced plans to reduce its delivery time from 30 minutes to just 20.
11 Nov 2024
AmazonED to summon Amazon, Flipkart executives over investment law violations
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) will summon executives of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, as part of an ongoing probe into alleged foreign investment law violations, according to Reuters.
03 Nov 2024
BengaluruIndian start-ups secured $1.1 billion in VC funding in October
Venture capital (VC) funding for Indian start-ups continued its steady flow of over $1 billion for the sixth consecutive month in October, even as it saw an 11% annual decline from last year's $1.245 billion.
21 Oct 2024
BlinkitBlinkit will deliver jewelry in 30 minutes from next year
Blinkit, Zomato's quick commerce platform, is looking to launch a new category of high-value items (like jewelry) with a 30-minute delivery time.
14 Oct 2024
AmazonCan AI help you shop smartly? Check Amazon's new feature
Amazon recently launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool, dubbed "Shopping Guides," to make the online shopping experience even better for its customers.
05 Oct 2024
SwiggySwiggy now delivers your food orders in just 10 minutes
Swiggy, a prominent food delivery platform in India, has launched a new service named Bolt.
18 Sep 2024
FintechIndia's start-up ecosystem projected to triple by 2030
India is on the cusp of a significant start-up boom, with projections indicating a 2.6x increase in the number of start-ups by 2030.
21 Aug 2024
Piyush GoyalRapid e-commerce growth could cause 'huge social disruption': Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has raised concerns, about the potential societal implications of the rapid expansion of e-commerce companies in India.
17 Jun 2024
SwiggyZepto's dark store expansion to support non-grocery delivery
Quick-commerce company Zepto is planning to expand its dark store network to accommodate a larger assortment of products, according to a Mint report.
28 May 2024
Adani GroupAdani Group may soon offer UPI, credit card, e-commerce services
Adani Group, one of India's prominent conglomerate, is reportedly strategizing to penetrate the e-commerce and digital payments sectors.
24 May 2024
GoogleGoogle announces $350 million investment in e-commerce platform Flipkart
Google has announced a significant investment of around $350 million in Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform.
04 May 2024
BHIM UPIBHIM planning to dive into e-commerce sector via ONDC
The Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), a government-supported payment application, is set to venture into the e-commerce sector.
09 Apr 2024
IndiaIndian government's 100-day plan may include new e-commerce policy
The Indian government's upcoming 100-day plan could feature the much-awaited e-commerce policy, as per Moneycontrol.
07 Mar 2024
FlipkartFlipkart to enter quick commerce sector, compete with Blinkit, Zepto
Flipkart is gearing up to enter the quick commerce sector by offering instant delivery services to its customers on the lines of Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto.
21 Feb 2024
AmazonAmazon India's 'Bazaar' vertical to sell low-priced fashion, lifestyle products
Amazon is gearing up to make a splash in India's affordable fashion and lifestyle sector with the introduction of 'Amazon Bazaar,' which will target budget-conscious consumers
01 Feb 2024
FlipkartFlipkart will offer same-day delivery in these 20 cities
Taking on Amazon, Flipkart will start offering same-day delivery services in 20 cities across India, starting this month.
31 Jan 2024
FlipkartFlipkart to launch new 'payment product' within a month
Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform, is preparing to unveil a new payment product within the next month, CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy told Moneycontrol.
15 Jan 2024
Domino'sYou can now order Domino's Pizza using ONDC platforms
In a move aimed at reducing its dependence on food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy, several outlets of Domino's pizza in Delhi-NCR have joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
08 Jan 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)IPO-bound FirstCry's CEO offloads shares worth Rs. 300cr
Supam Maheshwari, the founder and CEO of FirstCry, a popular omnichannel kidswear brand, has sold over 1% of his equity in the company.
08 Jan 2024
FlipkartFlipkart plans to fire nearly 1,500 employees
Flipkart, the e-commerce giant owned by Walmart, is reportedly set to reduce its workforce by 5% to 7%.
02 Jan 2024
Binny BansalFlipkart co-founder Binny Bansal launches e-commerce start-up OppDoor
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal is back in the game with his new start-up, OppDoor, which aims to help e-commerce businesses expand globally.
29 Dec 2023
SoftBank GroupMeesho's FY23 revenue rises 77%, losses shrink by half
Meesho, an affordable e-commerce platform, has seen a 77% surge in revenue from operations, hitting Rs. 5,735 crore in FY23 compared to Rs. 3,232 crore in FY22.
27 Dec 2023
Initial Public Offering (IPO)IPO-bound FirstCry's loss jumps 515% to Rs. 486cr in FY23
FirstCry, a leading e-commerce platform for baby products, has seen a 135% increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs. 5,633 crore in FY23, up from Rs. 2,401 crore in FY22.
21 Dec 2023
ZomatoZomato makes offer to acquire Shiprocket
Leading food delivery company Zomato has proposed a deal to acquire Indian e-commerce shipping start-up Shiprocket, according to Bloomberg.
12 Dec 2023
Amazon IndiaAmazon India makes shopping easier with AI-powered reviews
Amazon India has launched AI-generated review highlights, which are concise paragraphs displayed on product description pages.
