Quickness, it's still what they'll shop byQuick commerce thrives on instant delivery. While 10-minute promises may be tough, speed remains key. Regulators are watching delivery time...
18 Jan, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
FMCG companies pull up their stocks for a smooth rideOver the last few years, New Year’s eve has marked a peak for deliveries, executives at the companies and retail channels said. Restaurant ...
31 Dec, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon's $35 billion India top-up; Meesho investors hit jackpotAmazon is doubling down on its long-term plans in India. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
10 Dec, 2025, 08.29 PM IST
Quick commerce showering gig workers with festive incentives to make them stayQuick commerce platforms are rolling out fresh incentives for delivery workers to gear up for festive season, anticipating a surge in order...
26 Sep, 2025, 07.11 PM IST
Festive season: Quick commerce to ramp up temp workforce by 40–60%Quick-commerce platforms are gearing up for a significant surge in demand this festive season, projecting a 40-60% increase in temporary wo...
02 Sep, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
Top tech and startup stories this weekWelcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.
09 Aug, 2025, 07.34 AM IST
Quick commerce promised electronics companies a spark, delivered a glitch insteadQuick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto initially boosted sales for electronics brands, but challenges soon emerged. Companies stru...
22 Jul, 2025, 09.12 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why is Zomato parent Eternal capping foreign ownership at 49.5%?By becoming a majority Indian-owned company, the parent of Zomato and Blinkit becomes an Indian-owned-and-controlled company (IOCC) under I...
19 Apr, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
View: Rethink capex in the 'instant' agePerhaps the bigger question is not how we manufacture but what we should manufacture. Will FMCG firms keep producing en masse when every ho...
28 Mar, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
QSRs go quick; Apple grows India suppliersSeveral quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands are customising their top-selling products for quick commerce platforms. This and more in tod...
19 Mar, 2025, 07.21 AM IST
Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto & other E-comm cos turn to 3rd-party logistics players to cut costsE-commerce companies like Zomato and Blinkit are increasingly turning to 3PL providers to streamline operations and reduce costs. In 2024, ...
22 Jan, 2025, 12.12 AM IST
Average Swiggy order value can show double-digit growth every year; no plan to raise fresh funds: Rahul BothraSwiggy, with a healthy cash balance of over ₹8,000 crore, has no immediate fundraising plans. Their food delivery business is profitable an...
04 Dec, 2024, 02.28 PM IST
Amazon’s Tez; ad revenues & qcomm firmsHappy Monday! Amazon is to advancing its entry into the red-hot instance delivery sector. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 Nov, 2024, 07.48 AM IST
Qcomm logistics enabler Blitz raises Rs 51 crore from IvyCap Ventures, othersBlitz, an Indian tech-driven quick commerce logistics company, secured Rs 51 crore in series A funding. The round was led by IvyCap Venture...
20 Nov, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Rapid growth of quick commerce fuels wave of 'enabler' tech startupsA new wave of 'enabler' startups is revolutionizing India's quick commerce ecosystem, driven by the growth of hyperlocal startups and estab...
22 Sep, 2024, 11.34 AM IST
Eyes on q-comm for unfair quickiesThe rapid rise of quick commerce is challenging traditional kiranas, modern retailers, and established ecommerce platforms. Utilizing rich ...
17 Sep, 2024, 10.53 PM IST
New unicorn alert; logistics cos ride q-comm bandwagonHappy Tuesday! Electric two-wheeler maker Ather is the newest unicorn in town. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
13 Aug, 2024, 07.40 AM IST