e-commerce

New Delhi, April 9 – India’s online retail market is projected to reach approximately $65–66 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2025, with an annual growth of over 20 per cent, reaching $170–180 billion by 2030. This would capture roughly one in ten retail dollars, according to a report...

New Delhi, April 8 – The domestic e-commerce market is expected to grow by more than 150 per cent within four years, driven by the addition of 150 million new digital shoppers and a doubling of per capita spending, according to a new report.According to a joint report by Google and Deloitte...

New Delhi, April 7 – More than 70 per cent of consumers said they would continue using quick commerce platforms even if discounts were reduced, indicating a shift towards speed and convenience over price in everyday purchases, according to a report released on Tuesday.Local grocery stores...

New Delhi, April 6 Food delivery and e-commerce platform Magicpin announced the launch of its AI Assistant, "Vera," for restaurants and retailers on Monday, to provide real-time insights into order volume for operational planning.During the pre-launch trial phase, over 100,000 restaurants and...

New Delhi, April 6 Foreign firms leased a record 9.1 million sq ft of office space last quarter across India's top 9 cities to set up Global Capability Centres (GCCs), according to CBRE.Real estate consultant CBRE on Monday released its office market data for the January-March period, which...

New Delhi, April 6: Global capability centers (GCCs) leasing in India reached a record 9.1 million square feet in the January-March period this year – the highest quarterly GCC absorption on record, a report showed on Monday.This comes against the backdrop of the country's overall office...

New Delhi, April 5 Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth in the March quarter of FY26, amid a stable demand environment, posting healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern.The makers, such as Marico, Dabur, and AWL Agri...

Washington, April 5 The war against Iran has begun to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines raising fees for checked baggage to offset higher fuel costs.The average price of gasoline in the US has increased to USD 4.09 per...

E-Commerce and Quick Commerce Hiring Surge by 35% in Two Years New Delhi, March 26 – Hiring in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sectors has experienced a significant increase, growing by 35 percent over the last two years, according to a new report released on Thursday. Companies are...

New Delhi, March 25 – In a major effort to support tribal artisans and promote indigenous products, the Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) on...

New Delhi, March 25 Protecting the livelihoods of small farmers and fishermen while safeguarding policy space for developing economies in emerging areas such as digital trade will remain central to India's position at the four-day WTO ministerial meeting beginning in Cameroon from March 26...

India to Take Development-Oriented Stance at WTO MC14 in Cameroon New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – India announced that it will adopt a constructive, balanced, and development-oriented approach at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled from March 26–29...

E-commerce, Healthcare Lead Hiring in India; Digital Skills in High Demand: Report New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – India’s e-commerce and healthcare sectors are driving hiring activity in the first half of FY 2026–27, while digital skills remain in high demand across industries, according to a...

India’s Workforce Projected to Expand by 4.7% in First Half of FY27 Mumbai, March 25 – India’s workforce is projected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the first half of fiscal year 2027, according to a report released on Wednesday. The growth is primarily fueled by expansion within key sectors...

Amazon Sees India as Long-Term Growth Market, Expands Zero Referral Fee Coverage New Delhi, March 22: Amazon continues to position India as a key long-term investment destination, highlighting that the country’s e-commerce sector remains in its early stages with significant headroom for...

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman Steps Down, Ravi Iyer to Oversee Finance Operations Leadership Transition at Flipkart Finance Division New Delhi, March 20 — E-commerce major Flipkart on Friday announced that its Group Chief Financial Officer Sriram Venkataraman will step down from his role...

India to Push for Stronger WTO Framework at Cameroon Ministerial Meet Focus on Fair Global Trade Amid Rising Protectionism New Delhi, March 20 – India is set to advocate for strengthening the World Trade Organization (WTO) to reinforce a fair and rules-based multilateral trading system at the...

Luxor Writing Instruments Partners with Crayola to Launch Co-Branded Products in India Luxor Crayola Products to Be Manufactured Locally New Delhi, March 20 — Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd on Friday announced a long-term partnership with Crayola LLC, marking the entry of the American brand...

India Post Launches 24 and 48-Hour Delivery Services for Time-Sensitive Shipments Premium Speed Post Services Introduced in Six Major Cities New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday introduced three premium delivery services designed to cater to urgent and time-sensitive...

Induction Cooktops Go Out of Stock as LPG Supply Concerns Trigger Buying Rush Across India Households Turn to Electric Cooking as West Asia Conflict Raises Supply Fears New Delhi, March 12: Induction cooktops are rapidly disappearing from online marketplaces as households across India scramble...