- FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Zepto, BigBasket, others
FSSAI has taken action against major e-commerce platforms for various food safety violations and misbrand ...More
FSSAI has taken action against major e-commerce platforms for various food safety violations and misbranding. The platforms include Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India, and Zepto. Regulatory non-compliance has prompted increased scrutiny of food products sold online in recent months. Consumers are being informed about enforcement measures through social media by the food regulator. FSSAI aims to ensure the safety of food products available to consumers across online channels. ...Less

- ShinyHunters claims hacking FBI data: All you need to know about the cybercriminal group and its other victims
The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has claimed that it breached the FBI and stole sensitive data, alleg ...More
The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has claimed that it breached the FBI and stole sensitive data, alleging that it accessed information related to almost all FBI agents and applicants. The FBI is aware of the claims and is currently investigating the claims. ShinyHunters has previously targeted numerous companies, stealing extensive data through vulnerabilities. Experts believe ShinyHunters operates as a loose network of cybercriminals rather than a tightly-organized gang. ...Less

- Fintechs high on AI, but yet to let it handle your money
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 24.51 billion transactions worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore in Au ...More
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 24.51 billion transactions worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Executives said agentic commerce could sit above these rails, but would require verifiable customer mandates, links across banks and merchants, spending limits and audit trails for errors or disputes. ...Less

- Quick delivery platforms hike festive ad rates 35% as sales seen doubling
The increase comes at a time when advertisers increasingly use quick-commerce platforms to reach consumer ...More
The increase comes at a time when advertisers increasingly use quick-commerce platforms to reach consumers closer to the point of purchase, particularly during periods of heightened shopping activity, they noted. ...Less

- Inside Tata's empire as N. Chandrasekaran secures another five-year term
Tata Sons reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as chairman for another five years. The conglomerate's aviation b ...More
Tata Sons reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as chairman for another five years. The conglomerate's aviation business includes Air India and Air India Express. Tata Motors transformed into a global automotive group after acquiring Jaguar Land Rover. Tata Consultancy Services remains a significant contributor to dividend income. Tata Steel and Tata Power are key players in their respective industries. ...Less

- Fintech founders bet that the bot will become the buyer
Agentic commerce refers to AI-led shopping where software can search, compare, order, and pay on a user’s ...More
Agentic commerce refers to AI-led shopping where software can search, compare, order, and pay on a user’s behalf. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is preparing the proposed Unified Agent Protocol to establish identity, consent, and accountability for agents transacting over the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). ...Less

- Flipkart launches standalone Minutes app, rolls out food delivery pilot ahead of BBD sale
Flipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes, ahead of its Big Bill ...More
Flipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes, ahead of its Big Billion Days sale. The company is also piloting food delivery service ‘Eat In’ with a select group of employees. This comes as Flipkart’s MAU share declined as customers shift to quick commerce platforms. ...Less

- Flipkart, Amazon look beyond ecommerce as user share slips
Amazon and Flipkart are expanding into quick commerce, microdramas, OTT videos and food delivery as they ...More
Amazon and Flipkart are expanding into quick commerce, microdramas, OTT videos and food delivery as they lose active users to 10-minute delivery platforms. Their combined monthly active user share fell from 67% in 2022 to 53% in August 2026, while quick commerce apps’ share rose to 16%. ...Less

- Amazon, Flipkart's multi-front war; India set for more GCCs
Happy Wednesday! Amazon and Flipkart have broadened their bets as quick commerce platforms chip away at t ...More
Happy Wednesday! Amazon and Flipkart have broadened their bets as quick commerce platforms chip away at their share of user base. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

- Wholewheat biscuits contained only 19% wheat but 52% maida, company said the 'wholewheat' was only a trademark; Consumer court orders company to pay Rs 1 lakh
CCPA has fined Pladis India Rs 1 lakh for marketing McVitie's Wholewheat Marie biscuits as "Wholewheat" d ...More
CCPA has fined Pladis India Rs 1 lakh for marketing McVitie's Wholewheat Marie biscuits as "Wholewheat" despite the product being only 19.5% whole wheat against 52% maida. The company's defence, that the term was a registered trademark backed by a small on-pack disclaimer, was rejected as an attempt to mislead consumers through a "dark pattern" in packaging design. ...Less

- Tata Sons readies fresh ₹10,000 crore bet on Air India as losses mount, but T&C apply
Tata Sons' board approved over Rs 10,000 crore for Air India's capital infusion. This significant funding ...More
Tata Sons' board approved over Rs 10,000 crore for Air India's capital infusion. This significant funding is contingent upon business cases from Air India and other group companies. The airline reported substantial losses, necessitating this financial support for its transformation. Singapore Airlines also faces a decision regarding its participation in the equity raise. This capital infusion comes amid internal discussions on group strategy and financial discipline. ...Less

- Quick commerce gains GMV, user share as ecommerce majors lose ground
Flipkart and Amazon’s combined share of India’s ecommerce GMV has slipped from 73% in 2019 to 62% in 2025 ...More
Flipkart and Amazon’s combined share of India’s ecommerce GMV has slipped from 73% in 2019 to 62% in 2025, with quick commerce apps emerging as a growing challenger. GMV refers to the total monetary value of goods or services sold through an ecommerce site or online marketplace over a period of time, before accounting for discounts, expenses, or returns. ...Less

- Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket food licences suspended in Karnataka over datura listings on platforms
Amazon Swiggy Bigbasket Food Licence Suspension News: Karnataka's Food Safety and Drugs Administration De ...More
Amazon Swiggy Bigbasket Food Licence Suspension News: Karnataka's Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has suspended the food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket after datura fruits and seeds were found listed as food products. The department ordered the platforms to remove the listings and stop selling or distributing datura for human consumption. ...Less

- Retailers, quick commerce companies limit sugar rush amid stock pain
Retailers and quick-commerce platforms including D-Mart, BigBasket, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have sta ...More
Retailers and quick-commerce platforms including D-Mart, BigBasket, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have started limiting sugar purchases as supplies tighten ahead of the festive season. Retail sugar prices have risen about 40% in two months. ...Less

- TILT launches Rs 250 crore impact-first venture fund to back India’s 'Next Billion'
TILT is targeting India’s ‘Next Billion’- underserved, lower-income Indians who are gaining greater acces ...More
TILT is targeting India’s ‘Next Billion’- underserved, lower-income Indians who are gaining greater access to markets, technology and financial services. The fund is backed by the Livelihood Impact Fund, along with entrepreneurs and investors including Deep Kalra, founder of MakeMyTrip; Amit Gupta, founding partner at TPG NewQuest; Hari Menon, cofounder of BigBasket; Binny Bansal, cofounder of Flipkart; the Raj & Indra Nooyi Family Office; and Vidit Aatrey, cofounder and CEO of Meesho. ...Less

- Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSA
Quick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players ...More
Quick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players are targeting underpenetrated geographies, seeking a first-mover advantage in these markets. Established companies are deepening their networks in key cities while testing smaller dark store setups elsewhere. Blinkit leads in dark store count nationally and in six top cities, with a strong presence outside major hubs. ...Less

- Flipkart Minutes overtakes Swiggy Instamart in dark stores across top 10 cities
The gap is narrow but significant, pointing to the rapid expansion of Flipkart's quick-commerce business ...More
The gap is narrow but significant, pointing to the rapid expansion of Flipkart's quick-commerce business even as established players continue to deepen their networks. The 10 cities together account for 3,536 dark stores, according to CLSA's Quick Commerce Map, with Blinkit leading at 969 stores, followed by Zepto at 828, Flipkart Minutes at 627, Swiggy Instamart at 615 and BigBasket at 497. ...Less

- Kanpur viral video: A chocolate factory throws away expired chocolates, and people rush to take them home
A viral video from Kanpur’s Panki Industrial Area shows a large crowd collecting expired chocolates and t ...More
A viral video from Kanpur’s Panki Industrial Area shows a large crowd collecting expired chocolates and toffees allegedly dumped by a factory. The incident has raised concerns over food safety and the improper disposal of expired food, though authorities have not yet independently confirmed the details. ...Less

- Gigged and Gagged: Algorithms, gig platforms are reshaping cities faster than planners and regulations can adapt
Algorithms and logistics are subtly redesigning India's urban geography and economics. Dark stores and ri ...More
Algorithms and logistics are subtly redesigning India's urban geography and economics. Dark stores and ride-hailing platforms are altering street-level operations and traffic patterns. Informal services are transforming residential areas with app-mediated worker circulation. Existing zoning regulations struggle to keep pace with these rapid changes. New principles are needed to integrate gig work into urban planning. ...Less

- Tata Succession Plan: Senior executives and family scions seen in early list for top job after Chandrasekaran's exit
Tata Sons has begun the search for N Chandrasekaran’s successor after he announced plans to step down as ...More
Tata Sons has begun the search for N Chandrasekaran’s successor after he announced plans to step down as chairman in February. Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran, Tata Power CEO Praveer Sinha, Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra and Tata Chemicals’ Ramakrishnan Mukundan are among contenders. Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata’s children Neville and Maya are also being considered, alongside potential external candidates. ...Less

- Post Chandrasekaran, the head that wears the Tata crown won't rest easy
As N. Chandras ekaran prepares to step down, Tata Sons faces a pivotal succession dilemma. The new chairm ...More
As N. Chandras ekaran prepares to step down, Tata Sons faces a pivotal succession dilemma. The new chairman will take the reins of iconic brands including Air India and JLR, each laden with intricate challenges. TCS is set to embrace the advancing AI landscape while Tata Digital strives for profitable growth. ...Less

- Noel Tata takes centre stage as Tata Sons begins search for new chairman
Noel Tata is now central to the Tata group's leadership transition. He chairs Tata Trusts, which controls ...More
Noel Tata is now central to the Tata group's leadership transition. He chairs Tata Trusts, which controls Tata Sons, influencing the chairman selection. Noel has extensive experience across various Tata companies and businesses. He will continue as a Tata Sons director after reaching retirement age. This positions him significantly as the group seeks its next chairman. ...Less

- Chandrasekaran's successor at Tatas will have to start off with a three-way, Rs 29,000-cr tightrope walk
The new chairman of Tata Sons faces a myriad of financial hurdles and strategic choices. Air India’s tran ...More
The new chairman of Tata Sons faces a myriad of financial hurdles and strategic choices. Air India’s transformation hinges on hefty investments and a defined route to profitability. Meanwhile, the semiconductor initiative from Tata Electronics calls for both time and sustained financial support. The third big issue involves Tata Digital’s road-ahead. ...Less

- From coffee to cars: Inside the Tata empire as its chairman steps down
N Chandrasekaran will leave Tata Sons as chairman after failing to secure board approval for his reappoin ...More
N Chandrasekaran will leave Tata Sons as chairman after failing to secure board approval for his reappointment, amid tensions with Tata Trusts, which owns about 66% of the holding company. His exit comes as Tata Group navigates major businesses including Air India, Tata Motors, TCS, Tata Steel, Tata Power, retail, semiconductors, financial services and digital businesses, intensifying focus on succession. ...Less

- N Chandrasekaran: From TCS trainee to Tata titan, the Ratan Tata pick signs off
N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman, ending his nearly decade-long tenure, with his term set ...More
N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman, ending his nearly decade-long tenure, with his term set to expire in February 2027. His reappointment had received support from Tata Trusts, the nomination committee and board but stalled after opposition from one director. Under Chandra, Tata expanded into aviation, semiconductors, electronics, batteries and digital businesses, while group revenues and profits rose sharply. ...Less

- BigBasket’s losses widen in FY26, revenue rises 7.7% YoY
This comes weeks after Amazon veteran Amit Nanda joined BigBasket as the new chief executive after founde ...More
This comes weeks after Amazon veteran Amit Nanda joined BigBasket as the new chief executive after founder Hari Menon stepped down. Nanda has been tasked with making the business profitable amid mounting pressure on margins in the quick commerce sector. ...Less

- Ex-Elevation Capital partner Mayank Khanduja in talks to join Silicon Valley VC fund Bessemer
Mayank Khanduja is in advanced discussions to join Bessemer Venture Partners. He is expected to join the ...More
Mayank Khanduja is in advanced discussions to join Bessemer Venture Partners. He is expected to join the firm over the next three to four weeks. Khanduja previously spent nearly fifteen years at Elevation Capital. Bessemer aims to strengthen its presence at the seed stage with his expertise. This move adds to the ongoing churn within India's venture capital ecosystem. ...Less

- Zepto IPO hurdle revives investor interest in Swiggy, Eternal; shares set for best month in years
Swiggy and Eternal shares have rallied sharply in July as investors reassess the competitive landscape fo ...More
Swiggy and Eternal shares have rallied sharply in July as investors reassess the competitive landscape following Zepto's IPO valuation reset. Swiggy has gained nearly 24%, marking its best monthly performance since listing, while Eternal is up 17%, its strongest monthly rise in over two years. ...Less

- BigBasket trims footprint as new CEO takes on profitability mandate
BigBasket's new chief executive Amit Nanda, a former Amazon India executive, has been tasked with making ...More
BigBasket's new chief executive Amit Nanda, a former Amazon India executive, has been tasked with making the business profitable amid intensifying competition and mounting pressure on margins in the quick commerce and online grocery delivery business, they said. ...Less

- Zepto IPO likely deferred over pricing standoff with mutual funds: sources
Zepto IPO delay: People aware of the discussions told ET that the company has received a formal price ind ...More
Zepto IPO delay: People aware of the discussions told ET that the company has received a formal price indication from large institutional investors and is negotiating for a week or two before deciding whether to proceed. A deferment is on the table if the price gap does not close, though the company would prefer to list, they added. ...Less

- Ex-Myntra chief Nandita Sinha named Swiggy Instamart CEO; Amitesh Jha exits
Sinha joins at a time when Instamart has been losing market share even as it attempts to contain its moun ...More
Sinha joins at a time when Instamart has been losing market share even as it attempts to contain its mounting losses. A Flipkart group veteran, she began her stint at the online retailer as an associate director in 2013, managing the beauty and personal care categories. ...Less

- Tata group profit jumps 5x in six years as market value triples amid big bets on Air India, semiconductors & digital
Tata Sons posted standalone net profit of ₹31,961 crore for the year ended March, up from ₹26,232 crore a ...More
Tata Sons posted standalone net profit of ₹31,961 crore for the year ended March, up from ₹26,232 crore a year ago, while revenue rose 9.1% to ₹42,367 crore. The board suggested a dividend of ₹1,10,717 per share. ...Less

- ET Exclusive: Tata Sons reported a 22% increase in annual profit for the year ended March 26
Tata Sons reported a 22% rise in FY26 standalone profit to ₹31,961 crore, driven by investment gains and ...More
Tata Sons reported a 22% rise in FY26 standalone profit to ₹31,961 crore, driven by investment gains and stronger portfolio earnings. Chairman N. Chandrasekaran defended continued investments in loss-making businesses including Air India and Tata Digital, calling them long-term bets to build strategic capabilities in aviation, semiconductors, batteries and defence for "the India of 2047." ...Less

- Quick commerce will continue to attract capital, competition: Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety
Swiggy's Instamart aims for profitability by enhancing its product offering and customer experience. The ...More
Swiggy's Instamart aims for profitability by enhancing its product offering and customer experience. The quick commerce sector will remain competitive and well-funded, attracting significant capital. Instamart is shifting focus from new dark stores to optimizing existing assets for better utilization. Contribution margins improved due to higher average order values and better infrastructure. The company seeks to become a destination for everyday upgrades and essentials. ...Less

- Flipkart's Kalyan Krishnamurthy rules out IPO timeline, plays down quick commerce as a separate business
Flipkart, which flipped back its domicile to India from Singapore in March, was preparing to tap the dome ...More
Flipkart, which flipped back its domicile to India from Singapore in March, was preparing to tap the domestic capital market, according to people aware of the matter. Krishnamurthy pushed back on a pre-IPO fundraise said to be aimed at ascertaining valuation. ...Less

- 'I was in denial with the idea of quick commerce’: BigBasket founder Hari Menon
BigBasket founder Hari Menon is stepping down as CEO after 15 years, reflecting on the company's evolutio ...More
BigBasket founder Hari Menon is stepping down as CEO after 15 years, reflecting on the company's evolution from scheduled deliveries to embracing quick commerce. Initially skeptical, Menon witnessed rapid consumer adoption of 10-minute grocery services, a shift that reshaped the market. He passes the leadership baton to Amit Nanda, aiming to navigate intensified competition and regain market share through quality and private labels. ...Less

- Zepto said to face sharply lower valuation for IPO
Zepto Ltd. seeks a lower IPO valuation, reflecting industry cash burn concerns. Foreign investors indicat ...More
Zepto Ltd. seeks a lower IPO valuation, reflecting industry cash burn concerns. Foreign investors indicate interest at $4.5 billion, while domestic ones value it lower. This contrasts sharply with its $7 billion valuation from last October's fundraise. The company aims to raise $850 million through its initial public offering. Proceeds will fund network expansion and technological infrastructure improvements. ...Less

- FIFA World Cup final drives online sales for D2C brands and restaurants
Online delivery platforms and restaurants experienced increased orders ahead of the FIFA World Cup final. ...More
Online delivery platforms and restaurants experienced increased orders ahead of the FIFA World Cup final. Quick commerce apps offered discounts and ran games to boost customer engagement. Industry experts said micro-events are increasingly becoming a growth driver for online delivery apps, as users seek instant gratification and convenience. ...Less

- BigBasket CEO Hari Menon steps down; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda takes over
BigBasket CEO Amit Nanda: Tata-owned BigBasket founder Hari Menon has stepped down from the CEO role at t ...More
BigBasket CEO Amit Nanda: Tata-owned BigBasket founder Hari Menon has stepped down from the CEO role at the e-grocery firm, the company announced on Tuesday. Amazon veteran Amit Nanda, the director of selling partner services at the ecommerce major, will be taking over as the chief executive. ...Less

- Zepto may cut IPO size by 20%; investor bids peg valuation at $3.5-4 billion: sources
Zepto is expected to announce its price band over the next seven to eight days, another person said. Sebi ...More
Zepto is expected to announce its price band over the next seven to eight days, another person said. Sebi rules require companies to refile their draft prospectus if the issue size changes by more than 20% from the original estimate. ...Less

- BigBasket, others to resume delivery services in the capital
BigBasket also issued a statement announcing that they will be restart their services in Ahmedabad, Banga ...More
BigBasket also issued a statement announcing that they will be restart their services in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Coimbatore, Indore, Mumbai, Mysore, Noida, Surat, Vadodara . But as the demand is very high there will be delay in services for upto a week. ...Less

- Bigbasket elevates Seshu Tirumala as COO as it sharpens quick commerce push
Tirumala joined BigBasket in 2014 and was most recently its chief buying and merchandising officer. He ha ...More
Tirumala joined BigBasket in 2014 and was most recently its chief buying and merchandising officer. He has also overseen sourcing, category management and private labels. BigBasket said its private-label business now contributes nearly 40% of total sales. ...Less

- BigBasket gets first tranche of Tata cash at $2 billion valuation
Additionally, the Tata-Bigbasket deal has received the approval of the board of directors of the online g ...More
Additionally, the Tata-Bigbasket deal has received the approval of the board of directors of the online grocery, whose largest shareholders — China's Alibaba Group and Actis LLP — have now exited the company. ...Less

- Tata seeks CCI nod to buy majority stake in BigBasket
In the filing with the Competition Commission of India, Tata Digital Ltd, a wholly owned unit of Tata Son ...More
In the filing with the Competition Commission of India, Tata Digital Ltd, a wholly owned unit of Tata Sons, proposed to buy 64.3% of an entity that runs business-to-business sales for BigBasket. ...Less

- BigBasket appoints ex-Google exec Arpit Jaiswal as chief growth officer
BigBasket has appointed Arpit Jaiswal, a former executive of Google India, as its new chief growth office ...More
BigBasket has appointed Arpit Jaiswal, a former executive of Google India, as its new chief growth officer. Jaiswal brings 15 years of experience from Google, where he led growth and monetisation for Google Pay. Additionally, Keshav Kumar has been elevated to the role of chief product & technology officer. ...Less
- BigBasket jumps into buzzy quick delivery segment; will bring all grocery services in one app
BB Now, expected to be launched around the middle of December, will be part of BigBasket and the company ...More
BB Now, expected to be launched around the middle of December, will be part of BigBasket and the company has also started work to bring its subscription-based essentials delivery service, BB Daily, on to the main app. ...Less
- Online grocery player Bigbasket enters Gujarat, starts operation in Ahmedabad
Bigbasket will operate a central warehouse, from which all deliveries will be executed and will operate i ...More
Bigbasket will operate a central warehouse, from which all deliveries will be executed and will operate its own logistics infrastructure for customer deliveries. ...Less
- BigBasket completes three acquisitions
BigBasket has acquired 100% stake in milk delivery startups RainCan and Morning Cart and a controlling st ...More
BigBasket has acquired 100% stake in milk delivery startups RainCan and Morning Cart and a controlling stake in smart vending machines startup Kwik24. ...Less
- Online grocer BigBasket eyes $1 billion value, raises $50 million
The fund-raising process currently underway - to propel forays into 50 tier-II cities - is expected to va ...More
The fund-raising process currently underway - to propel forays into 50 tier-II cities - is expected to value BigBasket at $1 billion, sources added. ...Less
- Abraaj, others put $150 million in the BigBasket
Online grocer BigBasket has raised $150 million (about Rs 1,000 crore) in funding led by Dubai’s Abraaj G ...More
Online grocer BigBasket has raised $150 million (about Rs 1,000 crore) in funding led by Dubai’s Abraaj Group, as it seeks to establish. ...Less
- BigBasket acquires Kerala-based startup Agrima Infotech
BigBasket will be implementing Kochi-based startup Agrima Infotech’s unique customer vision technology pl ...More
BigBasket will be implementing Kochi-based startup Agrima Infotech’s unique customer vision technology platform, Psyight, at the self-checkout counters of the former’s retail stores. ...Less
- BigBasket turnover declines in FY25 amid rising quick commerce competition
BigBasket, the Tata Digital-backed e-grocery platform, experienced a decline in annual turnover. This was ...More
BigBasket, the Tata Digital-backed e-grocery platform, experienced a decline in annual turnover. This was due to stiff competition from quick commerce rivals like Blinkit and Zepto. Innovative Retail Concepts' turnover fell 3% to Rs 7,673 crore. Losses also increased to Rs 1,851 crore. Tata Group had previously expressed concerns about BigBasket lagging behind competitors. ...Less
- Paytm Mall, Alibaba may invest $200 million in BigBasket
"What BigBasket has been missing is deep-pocketed investors till now, and if this deal goes through they ...More
"What BigBasket has been missing is deep-pocketed investors till now, and if this deal goes through they will not have to worry about capital," said a venture capital investor tracking the space. ...Less
- BigBasket valuation may touch $4-5 billion as sales rise
The steep rise in BigBasket’s valuation comes at a time when its parent Tata Digital has held early-stage ...More
The steep rise in BigBasket’s valuation comes at a time when its parent Tata Digital has held early-stage discussions with marquee global investors to raise new capital for its ecommerce venture. ...Less
- BigBasket announces 'big 47 sale' from tomorrow
The offers are live in the 26 Indian cities BigBasket is operational in, the company said in a statement. ...More
The offers are live in the 26 Indian cities BigBasket is operational in, the company said in a statement. ...Less
- Paytm Mall in talks to invest $200 million in BigBasket
BigBasket is seeking a pre-money valuation of at least $550 million. The company was valued at about $450 ...More
BigBasket is seeking a pre-money valuation of at least $550 million. The company was valued at about $450 million when it raised capital in March, 2016. ...Less
- Soon, BigBasket will deliver milk as well
BigBasket milk delivery service, BB Daily, will allow customers to order milk and other daily essentials ...More
BigBasket milk delivery service, BB Daily, will allow customers to order milk and other daily essentials items ...Less
- BigBasket gets Rs 1,000 crore investment from its holding company
Tata Digital owns an around 64% stake in Supermarket Grocery. Innovative Retail Concepts was made a subsi ...More
Tata Digital owns an around 64% stake in Supermarket Grocery. Innovative Retail Concepts was made a subsidiary of Supermarket Grocery after Tata Digital acquired the BigBasket operator, ET had reported in October last year. ...Less
- Not in a hurry to add new categories; will focus on grocery: BigBasket CEO Hari Menon
Hari Menon told ET that BigBasket will only diversify into adjacent categories to grocery like kitchen an ...More
Hari Menon told ET that BigBasket will only diversify into adjacent categories to grocery like kitchen and home appliances. Meanwhile, rivals such as Zomato-owned Blinkit and Mumbai-based Zepto are rapidly diversifying into newer categories. ...Less
- BigBasket joins the league of unicorn club post $150 million funding
Mirae Asset’s $60 million, Alibaba’s $50 million and $40 million by CDC values BigBasket at $1.2 billion ...More
Mirae Asset’s $60 million, Alibaba’s $50 million and $40 million by CDC values BigBasket at $1.2 billion ...Less
- Tata closes in on BigBasket, 1mg to power super app plan
The cash infusion is part of a $1.2 billion Tata-BigBasket deal, which will see the conglomerate acquire ...More
The cash infusion is part of a $1.2 billion Tata-BigBasket deal, which will see the conglomerate acquire 60% stake in the online grocery firm. Tata Group is also close to finalising a $200-250 million investment in e-pharmacy 1mg. ...Less
- Tata Group inks $1.2 billion deal to buy majority stake in BigBasket
The Tata-BigBasket deal will see a $200-250 million primary cash infusion in India's largest online groce ...More
The Tata-BigBasket deal will see a $200-250 million primary cash infusion in India's largest online grocery. Tata plans to take BigBasket public by 2022 as part of the deal terms. ...Less
- Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba wants a stake in BigBasket
With Alibaba joining investee firm Paytm Mall in the talks to pick up a stake in the e-grocer, BigBasket ...More
With Alibaba joining investee firm Paytm Mall in the talks to pick up a stake in the e-grocer, BigBasket has easily shrugged off Amazon's snub. ...Less
- BigBasket looks to scale B2B business with SnapBizz partnership
BigBasket cofounder Abhinay Choudhari said, while B2B constitutes 17-18% of the company's total business, ...More
BigBasket cofounder Abhinay Choudhari said, while B2B constitutes 17-18% of the company's total business, it is expected to grow to 25% in the next two to three years. ...Less
- Tata Digital seeks CCI approval to acquire BigBasket
The Tata-BigBasket deal, if appproved by CCI, would put the conglomerate in direct competition with Amazo ...More
The Tata-BigBasket deal, if appproved by CCI, would put the conglomerate in direct competition with Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart and Reliance Retail's JioMart in India's online grocery space. ...Less
- BigBasket gets $50 million more from Alibaba
While the commitment from Alibaba came through pre Covid-19 virus outbreak, the latest infusion comes at ...More
While the commitment from Alibaba came through pre Covid-19 virus outbreak, the latest infusion comes at a time when BigBasket needs capital to up its capacity and build infrastructure to cope with a demand spike. ...Less
- CCI nod to Alibaba’s stake buy in BigBasket
Paytm Mall is also likely to invest in BigBasket as part of the deal. ...More
Paytm Mall is also likely to invest in BigBasket as part of the deal. ...Less
- Grocery e-tailer BigBasket in talks to raise Rs 300 crore
Online grocery company BigBasket is in talks with private equity firms in the United States and India to ...More
Online grocery company BigBasket is in talks with private equity firms in the United States and India to raise over Rs 300 crore over the next few months. ...Less
- Founder exits loom over BigBasket, 1mg as Tata Digital reset continues
Bigbasket’s Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh are in the final stages of moving out amid the ongoing CEO search ...More
Bigbasket’s Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh are in the final stages of moving out amid the ongoing CEO search. Meanwhile, Prashant Tandon and Gaurav Agarwal of online pharmacy 1mg are assessing next steps due to a lack of clarity around IPO and exit path for other shareholders. ...Less
- 60-day exclusive talks pact - Amazon wants BigBasket in its shopping cart
While signing the exclusivity clause will mean Amazon is the only strategic contender to buy BigBasket du ...More
While signing the exclusivity clause will mean Amazon is the only strategic contender to buy BigBasket during the two-month period, sources said it does not stop the online grocery player from pursuing financial investors to shore up cash. ...Less
- Bigbasket should be shut under new norms: Kishore Biyani
A day after the government clarified that FDI is not allowed in inventory-based e-commerce, Future Group ...More
A day after the government clarified that FDI is not allowed in inventory-based e-commerce, Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani trained guns on the country's leading online grocer Bigbasket, terming its operation as illegal. ...Less
- Amazon in talks to buy Indian online grocer BigBasket
BigBasket, run by SuperMarket Grocery Supplies Pvt, is India’s largest online grocer and operates in abou ...More
BigBasket, run by SuperMarket Grocery Supplies Pvt, is India’s largest online grocer and operates in about 25 cities across the country. ...Less
- BigBasket slaps notice on Daily Basket for using ‘Basket’ in its name
BigBasket, India's largest online grocery that is on the cusp of being acquired by Tata Group, has claime ...More
BigBasket, India's largest online grocery that is on the cusp of being acquired by Tata Group, has claimed that Coimbatore-based Daily Basket infringes on its trademark and brand. ...Less
- BigBasket secures capex procurement ERP software from Zoho Corp
BigBasket said it processes around five lakh orders per day and in the previous conventional model result ...More
BigBasket said it processes around five lakh orders per day and in the previous conventional model resulted in limiting visibility into the projected budget versus the actual budget. ...Less
- Tata's billion-dollar bet: BigBasket and 1mg set for $1.3 billion cash surge
Tata group is preparing to raise $1.3 billion for its digital assets BigBasket and 1mg to compete more ef ...More
Tata group is preparing to raise $1.3 billion for its digital assets BigBasket and 1mg to compete more effectively in quick commerce. The fundraising will support BigBasket’s shift towards quick delivery and 1mg's expanded healthcare services, backed by Tata Digital’s aggressive growth plans. ...Less
- BigBasket says no comment on Tata Group's acquisition bid
BigBasket on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that Tata Group is acquiring a majority stake in the ...More
BigBasket on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that Tata Group is acquiring a majority stake in the grocery delivery platform. ...Less
- BigBasket to build a unified supply chain for Tata super app project
The Tatas' latest plans are also reflected in recent regulatory filings by Innovative Retail Concept, the ...More
The Tatas' latest plans are also reflected in recent regulatory filings by Innovative Retail Concept, the retail arm of BigBasket. ...Less
- Change of Cart: Tata plans CEO change at BigBasket
BigBasket CEO Hari Menon has been charting a succession plan over the past few months, people in the know ...More
BigBasket CEO Hari Menon has been charting a succession plan over the past few months, people in the know tell us. Going forward, he may take on a mentor role at the online grocer he cofounded, as his five-year tenure nears completion. ...Less
- BigBasket plans to use electric cars to deliver products in Delhi
BigBasket is expected to start electric car delivery in NCR in three to six months, starting with a fleet ...More
BigBasket is expected to start electric car delivery in NCR in three to six months, starting with a fleet of 100 electric cars. ...Less
- Talk Shop: BigBasket to offer grocery shopping within ChatGPT using UPI
BigBasket, backed by Tata Digital, has integrated grocery shopping and UPI payments directly within ChatG ...More
BigBasket, backed by Tata Digital, has integrated grocery shopping and UPI payments directly within ChatGPT, allowing users to browse and pay without leaving the app. This is part of OpenAI’s partnership with India’s NPCI and Razorpay. BigBasket is among the first Indian platforms to join this ChatGPT pilot. ...Less
- Online grocer BigBasket plans to work with offline partners to secure its delivery dominance
BigBasket will also establish cobranded pickup points as well as sell its own brand of gourmet staples at ...More
BigBasket will also establish cobranded pickup points as well as sell its own brand of gourmet staples at its partner stores, aiming for significantly higher margins from this category. ...Less
- ICICI Venture, Zodius Capital eye stake in BigBasket
BigBasket is in talks with private equity investors ICICI Venture & Zodius Capital, among others, to rais ...More
BigBasket is in talks with private equity investors ICICI Venture & Zodius Capital, among others, to raise about $33 mn in funding, sources directly aware of the matter said. ...Less
- Bengaluru based BigBasket to set up small warehouses across the country
BigBasket is setting up a number of small warehouses across the country to be able to ship orders faster ...More
BigBasket is setting up a number of small warehouses across the country to be able to ship orders faster under its express delivery service. ...Less
- After Tata acquisition, BigBasket wants to go big on express deliveries
According to cofounders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh, fresh initiatives and changes under the new owner wo ...More
According to cofounders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh, fresh initiatives and changes under the new owner would play out over the next few months at BigBasket, as Tata Group gets ready to launch its much-anticipated super app. ...Less
- Online grocer BigBasket in talks to raise $150 million for expansion
The new fundraising could more than double BigBasket's valuation to nearly $1 billion, according to one o ...More
The new fundraising could more than double BigBasket's valuation to nearly $1 billion, according to one of the investors involved in the discussions. ...Less
- BigBasket B2B arm's loss widens 21% in FY23; turnover at Rs 2,261 crore
The unit also registered a turnover of Rs 2,261.3 crore for the fiscal year. In FY22, the unit’s losses s ...More
The unit also registered a turnover of Rs 2,261.3 crore for the fiscal year. In FY22, the unit’s losses stood at Rs 177.9 crore, while its operating revenue was Rs 1,707.2 crore. BigBasket’s parent entity Tata Digital is a part of Tata Sons. ...Less
- BigBasket B2C unit posts 6% growth in FY24 revenue, cuts losses by 17%
Innovative Retail Concepts runs the business-to-cusotmer (B2C) unit of BigBasket. It posted net loss of R ...More
Innovative Retail Concepts runs the business-to-cusotmer (B2C) unit of BigBasket. It posted net loss of Rs 1,267 crore for FY24 and an operating revenue of Rs 7,885 crore. Over the past two years, BigBasket has seen major rivalry from quick commerce players such as Zomato-owned Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Nexus Venture Partners-backed Zepto in the hyperfunded online grocery delivery space. ...Less
- How BigBasket plans to enter the crowded group buying segment
BigBasket’s move to experiment with community buying—or what is loosely called social commerce—comes at a ...More
BigBasket’s move to experiment with community buying—or what is loosely called social commerce—comes at a time when companies are trying different ways to amp up their online grocery and essentials verticals. ...Less
- BigBasket clocks 36% revenue growth in FY20
BigBasket’s expenses rose from Rs 3,365 crore in FY19 to Rs 4,411 crore in FY20. ...More
BigBasket’s expenses rose from Rs 3,365 crore in FY19 to Rs 4,411 crore in FY20. ...Less
- Tata’s Bigbasket eyes IPO by 2025 after $200 million fundraising
The Bengaluru-based e-commerce firm, which is focusing on expanding its pan-India reach, may choose to la ...More
The Bengaluru-based e-commerce firm, which is focusing on expanding its pan-India reach, may choose to launch an initial public offering in 24 to 36 months but was open to raising more private capital before that, Chief Financial Officer Vipul Parekh said in an interview Wednesday. ...Less
- Tata Sons questions BigBasket’s qcomm lag, pushes for financial investor amid rivals' onslaught
Tata Sons has pulled up its digital vertical for BigBasket’s sluggish response to the rapidly evolving qu ...More
Tata Sons has pulled up its digital vertical for BigBasket’s sluggish response to the rapidly evolving quick commerce space, which has allowed competitors like Blinkit and Zepto to surge ahead. In a recent review of Tata Digital's businesses, the parent company expressed dissatisfaction with the e-grocery unit's underwhelming performance as competitors captured market share, sources told us. ...Less
- Exclusive: BigBasket clocks $1.1 billion gross sales as pandemic fuels online grocery
That Tata Group-owned BigBasket is only the second vertical e-commerce player in India to achieve the mil ...More
That Tata Group-owned BigBasket is only the second vertical e-commerce player in India to achieve the milestone indicates the high-growth potential that online grocery has. ...Less
- BigBasket founders plan to step back; CEO Hari Menon prepares succession amid Tata Group’s quick commerce push
BigBasket founders, including CEO Hari Menon, are preparing to transition into mentoring roles as Tata Gr ...More
BigBasket founders, including CEO Hari Menon, are preparing to transition into mentoring roles as Tata Group seeks a new leader to sharpen its competitive edge in the quick commerce market. With Menon's tenure nearing completion, the company is actively shortlisting candidates to drive growth and reassure investors amid increasing competition from Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto. ...Less
- Amazon, Bigbasket ask sellers for ‘origin country’
E-commerce platforms like Amazon India and Bigbasket have started asking sellers and brands to put ‘count ...More
E-commerce platforms like Amazon India and Bigbasket have started asking sellers and brands to put ‘country of origin’ for the products on their platforms. This comes a day after government officials held a meeting with ecommerce players over the issue that has gained prominence due to the border conflict with China in Ladakh. ...Less