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As the logistics firm plans to pour IPO money into new warehouses and long leases, incumbents are squeezing returns from assets they locked in when land was cheaper, and rents were lower
Myntra’s CEO turned the online fashion retailer profitable. But it’s only a stepping stone to charting her legacy at Flipkart
From product tags to affiliate links, Youtube Shopping handles all of it—leading to 40% of eligible creators using it within a year
Zomato has pulled far ahead in quick commerce. The other rivals are in no mood to slow down. Majety knows radical change is non-negotiable
Under Walmart’s growing impatience, the CEO struggles to hold together the e-commerce giant’s leadership as execution falters, and rivals emerge and surge ahead
The largest third-party logistics firm is soldiering through turbulent times in its core business. So, its acquisition of its less-fortunate peer is both a tactical and a desperate move
They are making up for lost time by turning to a category in which they have an edge over the incumbents: electronics
Flipkart’s interest in backing Super.money has a lot to do with the third wave of UPI. But Super.money is bringing a knife to this gunfight
In its fight against Blinkit and Instamart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce major is relying on a logistics team in need of dramatic changes to deliver packages instantly
India’s second-largest logistics player is hurting after putting all its eggs in one basket
The Snapdeal duo—thanks to exits from Mamaearth, Urban Company, and Ola Cabs—are often considered first-cheque wizards in India. But they don’t exactly break the mould; sometimes, it’s just a dash of luck
Walmart-owned Flipkart and Walmart-owned Phonepe are both headed by ambitious CEOs. Both companies want to IPO. Both have over 500 million users. And both are also increasingly competing on each other’s respective turfs
The Walmart-owned e-commerce platform wants its second-largest category to be operationally profitable in the next two months. To achieve this, it is betting on higher margins and moving further away from its inventory model
But the Walmart-owned giant’s hypergrowth playbook hasn’t quite helped Cleartrip take off, despite a booming travel industry
Arzooo’s bid to shake up electronics retail crumbles amid audits, leadership shifts, and a six-month disappearance
Reverse logistics is a significant revenue source for the likes of Delhivery, Shadowfax, and Shiprocket, thanks to higher margins than forward logistics
Visa and Mastercard have long been synonymous with credit cards. The regulator wants to change that—but it will have collateral damage
The Mukesh Ambani-led company whisked its top-tier brands—Coach, Steve Madden, Kate Spade, and more—away from the Tata Group platform, granting Ajio Luxe exclusivity. Now, Tata Cliq stands on the brink of its extinction
As technology upends every business, the idea of a ‘second headquarters’ is gaining steam. The more traditional the business, the more the need to set up capability centres in India
The absence of salary hikes and relentless hours have pushed employees to the brink as they chase after CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy's audacious goals
From onboarding hundreds of sellers a month to frequent strategic changes, the company is trying it all. Yet, its sales growth is dwindling
A dry spell in funding and dealmaking has led to a white-knuckle time for India’s e-commerce aggregators
The country’s largest lender is battling all odds to keep its 260 million debit cards alive
As the open network evolves, fintechs see a UPI-like opportunity in e-commerce, but seller side is posing a challenge
The founder’s strategy to grow the loan book first and think of financials later is catching up with his need to retain hold over the fintech
Struggling startups fuel surge in M&A. Enter corporate development: critical in finding opportunities, boosting capabilities, and generating revenue through partnerships
Discontent is simmering among sellers on Amazon as the firms that inherited Cloudtail’s network have struggled to match its efficiency. They have turned to smaller platforms, set up their own websites, or even returned to physical stores
The B2B startup grew its revenue over 4X to ~$135 million in FY22 while keeping its losses in check. But the real test of its service, relationships, and finances is yet to knock on its door
Though younger startups are set to gain from Tiger Global’s smaller cheques and early-stage bets in India, they are wary of working with the investment giant
While the proliferation of easy financing options and the post-pandemic “revenge buying” are driving iPhone sales in India, offline retailers—key to Apple’s success in India so far—are paying the price
Moving on from social commerce, the US$5 billion startup is venturing deeper into the e-commerce giants’ territory. But how far can it go without losing its USP?
A new round of layoffs later, Bounce hopes its move from an on-demand bike-rentals to selling electric scooters is the last pivot it has to take.
Bootstrapped and profitable, EaseMyTrip has quickly become the second largest player in the OTA sector. Its ‘win at all costs’ operating model raises some concerns
After a decade in operation, the Rocket Internet fashion retailer continues to be in the red. From its home base in Southeast Asia, it has tried expanding to various geographies with mixed results. But India is far from easy
With a new $50+ million funding round on the horizon, re-commerce leader Cashify is ditching the promise of profitability for the allure of growth. This, it hopes, will allow it to fend off the challenge of Flipkart, which has lofty re-commerce ambitions of its own
When it comes to putting together industry overviews in IPO prospectuses, Redseer is getting commissioned by most IPO-bound internet companies across India and SE Asia—the latest being GoTo. While this brings it international recognition, Redseer continues to court sceptics
Shopsy was Flipkart’s answer to social commerce unicorn Meesho’s entry into its territory. But in its attempt to draw in low-income, tier-2-and-beyond users, the Indian e-commerce giant is burning cash faster than it can say “monetisation”
A number of marketplaces for niche products have grown rapidly, thanks to direct-to-consumer brands looking to expand their horizons. In a crowded e-comm ecosystem, these marketplaces offer more visibility, but they’re also limited by their size. But scaling also means they may end up just like Amazon and Flipkart
Consumer-focussed startups’ need for user engagement and retention has spawned a clutch of casual gaming apps, a segment that saw a revenue of Rs 6,000 crore in 2021. But unequal partnerships and gaming fatigue could put the brakes on a burgeoning industry
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