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Bengaluru: Amazon is preparing to scale down its 4-24 hour grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, in several major Indian cities as it sharpens focus on its quick commerce offering, AmazonNow, according to a UBS Global Research report.The transition is expected to play out across 10-15 large urban markets where AmazonNow is being expanded, effectively replacing Amazon Fresh in these locations, the report said.The move underscores Amazon's shift towards faster fulfillment models, as competition ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government should take immediate and decisive action to curb the growing malpractices of certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies, as such activities are severely distorting India's retail trade ecosystem, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday. The BJP MP expressed serious concern over the unchecked and unfair practices adopted by certain foreign-funded e-commerce entities, which are creating an uneven playing field for India's m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >
The service allows passengers to order essential items through Blinkit app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Mumbai Airport partnered with Blinkit to launch quick commerce at Mumbai airport Terminal 2 * Passengers can order essentials via Blinkit app and get deliveries at gates and lounges * Items include chargers, snacks, baby care, and approved beverages from in-terminal stock Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: In a move set ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 16 (UNI) India's industrial and warehousing market remained resilient, with cumulative demand across the top eight markets reaching 26.5 million sq ft in the first 9 months of the year, reflecting an 11 percent YoY increase, a research study by Colliers Insight on how Industrial warehousing and investment performed in 2025 and the outlook for 2026 said on Tuesday. Grade A space uptake stayed at an all-time high, even as global occupiers remained cautious amid ongoing trade uncertai ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], October 1: In India's rapidly evolving food and beverage landscape, one brand is making waves with its authentic blends, sustainable growth, and community-driven vision -- GoChai Beverages Private Limited, popularly known as ChaiEra. Established in August 2019 and operational post-COVID from April 2022, the company has swiftly become a standout in the tea cafe segment by blending tradition with innovation.From humble beginnings in a 90 sq. ft. outlet generating just ₹2,000 ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Delhivery said it brought more than half of Ecom Express's volumes onto its platform after the acquisition received regulatory approval in June. It shifted all client contracts to what it described as "rational pricing." "The irrational pricing that existed in the market has been cleaned out, at least out of what was the erstwhile Ecom Express network," Sahil Barua, CEO, Delhivery said during the investor call on Friday. Delhivery bought Ecom Express for Rs 1,369 crore this year. "Cli ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Delhivery on Friday said it has brought more than half of Ecom Express's volumes onto its platform and shifted all client contracts to what it described as "rational pricing." The acquisition, which received regulatory approval in June and was completed in July for a final purchase consideration of Rs 1,369 crore, also involved a network rationalisation plan with the retention of seven facilities for long-term use. "The irrational pricing that existed in the market has been cleaned ou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): India's Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) market is estimated to have reached around Rs 64,000 crore in FY25, growing at a staggering Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 142 per cent during FY22-FY25, said market analytics firm CareEdge in its latest report. According to the report, the Gross Order Value of the quick commerce market will nearly triple from an estimated Rs 64,000 crore in FY25 to around Rs 2 lakh crore by FY28, registering exponential growth. Quick ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): India's Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) market is estimated to have reached around Rs 64,000 crore in FY25, growing at a staggering Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 142 per cent during FY22-FY25, said market analytics firm CareEdge in its latest report. According to the report, the Gross Order Value of the quick commerce market will nearly triple from an estimated Rs 64,000 crore in FY25 to around Rs 2 lakh crore by FY28, registering exponential growth. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): India's Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) market is estimated to have reached around ₹64,000 crore in FY25, growing at a staggering Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 142 per cent during FY22-FY25, said market analytics firm CareEdge in its latest report. According to the report, the Gross Order Value of the quick commerce market will nearly triple from an estimated ₹64,000 crore in FY25 to around ₹2 lakh crore by FY28, registering exponential growth. Quick comme ...Read More >
Amazon Now In Delhi: Amazon has launched its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in India's capital city, expanding its footprint in the fast-growing quick commerce market. The ultra-fast service, which first debuted in Bengaluru late last year, is now live in select pin codes in Delhi. Encouraged by strong initial traction, the company plans to scale the offering further in the coming months. "Amazon has always focused on offering customers a wide selection with convenient and fast deliver ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Food regulator FSSAI warned e-commerce platforms of "severe action" if they fail to comply with food safety protocols. In a meeting on Tuesday with companies, CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao directed platforms to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the authority to ensure transparency and compliance. They were also asked to "prominently display" their FSSAI licence number on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers."T ...Read More >
Kolkata: The political slugfest following the alleged gang rape of a law student inside a south Kolkata college continued on Saturday as Trinamool took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising the "quick action taken against the accused". The opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Electric vehicles are powering the green transformation of India's ecommerce industry. Amid an overall surge in order volumes, companies like Flipkart, Amazon, BigBasket, Swiggy, and Eternal (formerly Zomato) are speeding up the transition to ecofriendly vehicles for last-mile delivery, especially quick commerce. This is helping cut costs while lowering emissions and reducing the climate footprint. Walmart-backed Flipkart is looking to make its entire logistics fleet electric. After ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha has accused the chief financial officer of a competing company of orchestrating a smear campaign against his quick commerce platform. In a LinkedIn post on late Sunday, Palicha, not taking names, alleged that the CFO of one of Zepto's competitor firms has been reaching out to Zepto's investors with unsubstantiated claims, distributing false financial data to journalists, and employing bots to spread negative narratives about Zepto o ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following a decline for the fourth consecutive day, shares of online food aggregator Swiggy on Friday slipped below its initial public offering (IPO) issue price of Rs 390. Global financial services company Macquarie has remained the biggest bear on the stock with a target price as low as Rs 325. Swiggy's stock has now fallen nearly 40 per cent from its all-time high of Rs 617 which was reported on December 23, 2024. The continuous decline in stock price has also brought Swiggy's tota ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 7 (VOICE) Following a decline for the fourth consecutive day, shares of online food aggregator Swiggy on Friday slipped below its initial public offering (IPO) issue price of Rs 390.According to market experts, the company's shares are dropping due to investors' reaction to the company's higher-than-expected losses in the third quarter (Q3 FY25). After touching a high of Rs 397.65 and a low of Rs 374.8, the stock fell by 2.5 per cent to Rs 379.20 on the BSE during the intra-day trad ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], January 21: FlowerAura, India's premier gifting brand launched its Valentine's Day theme: "Love Delivered." For over a decade, FlowerAura has been more than a gifting partner; it has been an integral part of countless love stories, creating memories, bridging distances, and expressing emotions when words fall short. From shy first dates to grand Valentine's Day celebration, FlowerAura has helped people convey their deepest feelings through thoughtfully curated gifts, fl ...Read More >
Former Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan R has secured $8 million in seed funding for his quick commerce startup, FirstClub. Backed by Accel and RTP Global, the platform will offer premium local and global fresh products on a subscription model, launching in Bengaluru by mid-2025. FirstClub aims to cater to a discerning customer base seeking high-quality products and convenient delivery.Quick commerce startup, FirstClub, founded by former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip Ayyappan R, has raised $ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Amazon is taking the fight to India's quick commerce startups. Starting this December, the e-commerce giant will roll out 15-minute delivery in Bengaluru, targeting top-selling items like groceries and daily essentials. The move marks Amazon's response to growing competition from ultra-fast delivery players, a segment reshaping consumer expectations in India. Read this | CCI enlists attorney general R Venkataramani to clear path for Amazon, Flipkart antitrust probes "On the speed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) In its first results post listing, on-demand convenience platform, Swiggy on Tuesday announced a 30 percent growth in Gross Order Value at Rs 11,306 crore for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024. Swiggy's overall Gross Order Value (GOV) grew 30 percent YoY to reach Rs 11306 crore, while the consolidated adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 341 crore represented a reduction in the loss by 30 percent YoY. Platform Average Monthly Transacting Users (MTU) grew 19.2 perce ...Read More >
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