Flipkart world's 3rd most funded private companyThe homegrown e-commerce company has to date raised almost $7 billion in capital, higher than that raised by global behemoths like Airbnb a...
12 Aug, 2017, 04.14 PM IST
India e-commerce companies will never make a profit: K VaitheeswaranDespite being the first mover, Indiaplaza could not deal with the aggression of the newer players, Flipkart and Snapdeal, and shut down in ...
09 Jul, 2017, 10.57 AM IST
Startups just can't log off and down shutters in IndiaClosing a biz in India can take years, though opening one - or many - is easy enough. The experience of Stayzilla co-founders shows it can ...
17 Mar, 2017, 11.42 AM IST
Starting up? Here's a 10-point guide from India's first e-commerce founder K VaitheeswaranStarting a business can be daunting once the initial excitement has died down - prioritizing costs and keeping up with numbers can spell th...
25 Jun, 2016, 02.19 PM IST
What clicks in the startup domain and what does not? No one knowsYo!Potato was a Chennai startup that called out to couch potatoes. Order from any number of restaurants and deliver it would. No shipping c...
04 Mar, 2015, 12.16 PM IST
How small e-commerce players are failing to survive with giants like Snapdeal, Amazon and FlipkartCo-founder of distressed fashion portal DoneByNone quit recently. Online toy store Wopshop, jewellery e-tailer 21Diamonds and electronics e...
06 Dec, 2014, 03.18 AM IST
Amazon launches Kindle store in IndiaAmazon on Wednesday announced that the India Kindle Store will now be available in India, helping consumers to buy e-books in rupees.
23 Aug, 2012, 09.21 AM IST
- Tata Group retail arm enters e-commerce space
The move comes amidst the fast-growing e-commerce space attracting funds from private equity and venture capital investors.
23 Apr, 2012, 10.15 PM IST
- Cash on delivery eroding margins of e-commerce firms
As Indian e-commerce looks to accelerate from a slow trot to a gallop, the innovation that got the sector up and running - cash on delivery...
13 Mar, 2012, 11.31 AM IST
- Amazon receives FIPB nod to set up logistics unit
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has allowed Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary that will provide cour...
11 Feb, 2012, 05.49 AM IST
- E-shopping likely to touch Rs 2,200 cr this Diwali: Assocham
Online shopping for consumer goods like electronics and chocolates is likely to touch Rs 2,200 crore this Diwali, Assocham on Wednesday sai...
03 Nov, 2010, 11.23 PM IST
- Online businesses gear up to welcome 2008 with a bang
Those in the online business have reason to cheer - the consumer ecommerce market in India is expected to grow by 30% in 2007-08 to Rs 9210...
31 Dec, 2007, 05.05 AM IST
- Online mart full of shoppers this Diwali
The virtual shopping streets are on a blast as marketers of online shopping portals have lined up exciting offers for consumers to tap the ...
23 Oct, 2007, 01.00 AM IST
- Click to shop and get 50% discount
To lure online shoppers, e-shopping sites such as Indiatimes.com, Ezeego1.com and Yatra.com have of late cottoned on to an interesting prom...
22 Oct, 2007, 12.15 AM IST
- Rakhi clicks well online!
Worried you cannot tie Rakhi on your brother’s wrist? Don't fret, the online shopping portals can do it for you.
27 Aug, 2007, 02.30 AM IST
- Potter 7 on its way to creating history
The last and 7th book in the Harry Potter series hits the stands on July 21 and it’s all set to break records.
20 Jun, 2007, 12.50 AM IST
- Marketers offer options galore on Mother’s Day
Wide range of offerings for the Mother’s Day promises to take the worry out of deciding what to get for the most important woman in one’s l...
12 May, 2007, 02.52 AM IST