India E-commerce

Reliance can be India's Alibaba, says report

While Amazon's strong 'Prime' membership growth has been a key pillar of its business, Reliance has similarly built a strong telecom subscriber base.

Jan 25, 2019, 11:55 AM IST

Flipkart-Walmart combine to create India’s leading e-commerce platform: Walmart

It is the biggest M&A deal in India this year.

Jul 02, 2018, 17:43 PM IST

Flipkart-owned Myntra acquires Jabong for an undisclosed amount

Flipkart-owned Myntra on Tuesday said it has acquired Jabong from Global Fashion Group for an undisclosed amount, a move that will mark further consolidation in India's booming e-commerce industry.

Jul 26, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Pricing will soon give way to convenience in Indian e-commerce

As broadband usage expands in India, convenience will be the main driver for online shopping after 2019.

Jun 10, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Alibaba Group in talks to buy stake in India’s Paytm: Report

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is in advanced talks to invest in Indian online payment platform and e-commerce firm Paytm, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

Jun 30, 2015, 14:23 PM IST

Retail body pitches for level-playing field on FDI

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Thursday railed against the government's invitation for stakeholders' consultation meeting on FDI policy in e-commerce.

May 14, 2015, 13:49 PM IST

Amazon, Flipkart may be roped in to expand railways parcel business

E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart have reportedly been approached by the Indian Railways to give a much needed push to the latter`s parcel business.

Apr 07, 2015, 08:52 AM IST

Tremendous appetite for digital ventures in India: Tata

Paytm recently announced an investment by Ratan Tata in his personal capacity.

Mar 18, 2015, 14:23 PM IST

Alibaba in funding talks with Snapdeal: Source

Alibaba is in talks with Indian online marketplace Snapdeal over a potential cash investment, a source familiar with the negotiations said, in what would be the Chinese e-commerce giant`s first direct investment in India.

Mar 11, 2015, 14:31 PM IST

RCEP talks: Pressure may mount on India to open FDI in e-comm

Pressure is likely to mount on India for relaxing foreign direct investment norms in the e-commerce sector with Japan initiating a move in this regard by coming out with a proposal at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) forum.

Feb 23, 2015, 15:45 PM IST

Reliance Cap to sell Yatra.Com stake for Rs 500 cr

Looking to cash in on e-commerce boom, Reliance Capital is all set to sell its 16 percent stake in leading travel portal Yatra.Com for an estimated Rs 500 crore and is in talks with 2-3 international investors.

Dec 10, 2014, 12:27 PM IST

eBay partners ShopYourWorld for 'Black Friday' sale in India

eBay India has partnered with shopyourworld.Com to introduce 'Black Friday' sale in India that will go on from today till November 30, 2014.

Nov 21, 2014, 16:46 PM IST

Online retailers likely to come under purview of consumer protection

A proposal has been made to set up Consumer Protection Authority that will act as a watchdog for marketing of products that are unsafe and hazardous.

Nov 11, 2014, 10:07 AM IST

'Customers preferred Flipkart, Ebay for Diwali online shopping'

Customers preferred to purchase new products on internet from e-commerce giant Flipkart, followed by eBay India, HomeShop 18, Amazon India, Snapdeal and Shopclues, as per a survey conducted by brand and customer management firm Akosha.

Nov 02, 2014, 12:08 PM IST

India's delivery men offer prize investment as billions pour into e-commerce

From Japan`s richest man to Jeff Bezos, everyone wants a piece of India`s booming online retail sector. For those without billions to pump into the tightly held firms who dominate e-commerce, the best bet may be the delivery men.

Oct 30, 2014, 04:42 AM IST

Snapdeal to help sellers secure working capital

Homegrown e-Commerce major Snapdeal on Tuesday launched a new initiative to help sellers on its platform get easy access to working capital to help them expand their business further.

Aug 19, 2014, 14:56 PM IST

Xiaomi Mi3 sells out in 2.3 seconds in round 5 flash sale on Flipkart

This was the fifth flash sale and this time the company had received 75,000 registrations from the customers.

Aug 19, 2014, 14:51 PM IST

Xiaomi Mi 3 smartphone launched in India at Rs 13,999

The Xiaomi Mi 3 smartphone has a 5-inch full HD 1080p IPS display.

Jul 15, 2014, 16:53 PM IST

Xiaomi to make India debut with Mi3 smartphone launch today

The company is expected to launch the Mi3 at Rs 14,999 at an event today.

Jul 15, 2014, 13:39 PM IST