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Manish Bajoria appointed as BigBasket’s new CFO

Who Is Manish Bajoria? BigBasket’s new CFO steering growth and IPO plans

BigBasket has appointed Manish Bajoria as its new CFO to lead financial strategy and drive IPO plans. With 20+ years…

July 8, 2025 17:06 IST

Meesho files confidential IPO papers: Likely to raise Rs 4250 crore

Meesho, which competes with Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart in India’s e-commerce market, has backers that include Prosus , Elevation Capital,…

July 3, 2025 15:02 IST

Wow! Momo Targets IPO Amidst Delivery-Driven Margin Pressure; Eyes 70-100 Cr EBITDA & Expands Store Count, FMCG. (Image Source: Facebook)

Delivery costs take a bite out of Wow! Momo’s bottom line

Despite a 35% revenue jump to Rs 625 crore in FY25, QSR chain Wow! Momo continues to battle losses (around…

July 1, 2025 12:49 IST

Nykaa, Industry, fashion, retail, delivery, quick-commerce, ecommerce

Nykaa to expand rapid delivery service to more cities

Nykaa plans to expand its rapid delivery service, Nykaa Now, to more cities after success in metros. With deliveries in…

May 30, 2025 22:54 IST

Recent figures from the Ministry of Statistics highlight the disparity in consumption patterns across rural and urban India.

Why are Indians spending less on clothes and shoes?

A deeper look into the data shows that footwear consumption remained largely stagnant, slipping marginally from Rs 1 trillion in…

May 27, 2025 13:00 IST

The consumer’s active role in searching and deciding will be cut down, says Chandan Sharma, general manager, digital media, Adani Group.

GlanceAI promises to do the heavy lifting for consumers but will marketers like it? Premium Story

Experts say the e-commerce sector stands at a pivotal juncture, largely due to its early adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)…

Updated: May 26, 2025 09:44 IST

This isn’t just a line extension for Uber Courier, say experts; it’s a strategic wager on the segment's potential. The company's courier service grew over 50% year-on-year in 2024, with momentum picking up further in 2025.

The race for the last mile: Hyperlocal delivery players are moving in quickly to fill the space vacated by Genie Premium Story

On May 8, Uber fired its first salvo with a cheeky social media post, “No Genie, No Problem. The magic…

May 16, 2025 09:26 IST

At Prestige Falcon City on Kanakapura Road, BigBasket's drone delivery service, BBFly, is demonstrating how this technology can dramatically slash operational costs for companies, with a mere two drones achieving the daily output of several human delivery executives.

Drones vs delivery boys: No added cost and double productivity, will it change the price of quick commerce?

The trial, operational since March and recently launched officially, sees two drones handling an impressive 40 to 50 orders a…

Updated: May 14, 2025 09:25 IST

Looking ahead, over 12.6 million square feet of retail space is expected to be leased across the top cities over the next two years.

How tier-2 and tier-3 cities are beating metros at e-commerce

Until the end of FY2024, Tier-1 cities still accounted for the majority of online shoppers. However, factors such as rising…

May 13, 2025 13:54 IST

NIRYAT PROTSAHAN, MSME, SME, DISHA, TRACE, TRACE); Focussed Market Access Initiative

Export Promotion Mission to have 12 sub-schemes

India’s Export Promotion Mission (EPM) will launch 12 sub-schemes under two main pillars—NIRYAT PROTSAHAN for trade finance and NIRYAT DISHA…

May 1, 2025 22:13 IST

Q-comm profitability to come a quarter late

According to a JP Morgan analysis, India’s listed quick commerce players, Zomato’s Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart, are projected to experience…

May 1, 2025 05:27 IST

In a world of quick commerce, Delhivery is taking it slow-er, says Milind Sharma

Now, he’s steering the company into rapid commerce, aiming for a 30-minute-to-two-hour delivery window that’s less about breakneck speed and…

April 2, 2025 11:18 IST

Groceries in 10 minutes, maids too — A startup founder wonders if matchmaking could be next

What started as a model to deliver groceries in 10 minutes has now evolved to deliver food, medicines, electronics, fashion,…

March 19, 2025 13:55 IST

The biggest irony is that Amazon, the global pioneer of fast delivery, will perhaps be the last retailer to enter this space in India!

The ‘Quick’ evolution of e-commerce in India

Loyal Qcom shoppers are shopping on an average of 10-12 times a month, purchasing not just dairy, bread, eggs &…

Updated: March 8, 2025 14:31 IST

The rapid expansion of quick commerce (Q-commerce) in metro cities has led to a 28% drop in foot traffic to physical stores.

52% of local stores see sales drop as quick commerce takes over essentials, reveals PwC India report

The report highlights that 77% of Indian shoppers prefer omnichannel retail, seamlessly blending online research with in-store purchases.

Updated: February 27, 2025 16:59 IST

The sector's expansion is expected to move beyond groceries into new product categories and reach new cities, including Tier-2 and smaller markets, driving this growth.

Hungry for speed: The 10-minute food delivery saga Premium Story

In the bustling corridors of India’s quick commerce sector, the race to deliver your next meal faster than you can…

December 26, 2024 08:00 IST

E-comm carts get premium-heavy

The demand for large appliances from tier-2 cities grew by 25%, with customers preferring air conditioners and refrigerators. More than…

November 3, 2024 06:00 IST

The Botox effect: Are beauty brands able to cash in on social commerce? Premium Story

How often have you stumbled upon a reel on Instagram or a video on YouTube showcasing a new product that…

September 26, 2024 08:00 IST

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