War singes ecommerce, quick commerce supply chains as input costs riseThe first signs of stress, according to industry executives, are visible in packaging costs and inventory movement and fulfilment cycles, p...
Fuel volatility accelerates EV leap in last mile delivery for ecommerce, logistics firmsEcommerce and logistics companies are accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) for last-mile deliveries, driven not just by sustai...
A summer of worry for food delivery, quick commerce companiesFood delivery and quick commerce platforms expect a surge in demand during summer and the IPL season, but rider availability remains uncert...
Zippee, quick commerce logistics startup crosses 9 lakh orders in Feb, amid Q commerce boomThe company enables D2C brands to offer sub-2-hour delivery, maintaining customer data and brand experience.
ETtech Explainer: Inside the 10-minute delivery model of quick commerceThe recent all-India gig worker strike highlighted whether the 10-minute quick commerce model is necessary, at the cost of riders risking t...
Quick-commerce, e-commerce firms' festive gig hiring spree weak in due diligenceFestive hiring surges in the gig economy, fueled by lower GST slabs, have triggered a rise in hiring lapses, including fudged IDs and incor...
Monsoon showers push e-comm orders up, raise partner payoutsE-commerce platforms in India are experiencing a surge in orders due to prolonged monsoon rains, with deliveries increasing by over 10%. Co...
E-commerce marketplaces & quick commerce platforms reap gains from heavy monsoon rainsHeavy monsoon rains are boosting e-commerce in India. Online orders have increased as people stay indoors. BigBasket and Flipkart see order...
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...
Ecommerce firms prioritise delivery partners and their well-beingCompanies like Zomato, Swiggy, bigbasket, Delhivery, and Zippee are expanding beyond insurance, offering comprehensive health and well-bein...
Ecommerce looks to cut delivery timelines as quick commerce competition loomsThe ecommerce sector in the country is getting increasingly competitive as firms strive to reduce delivery time to same-day or even two to ...
Ecommerce in competition with quick commerceMany prominent ecommerce firms like Flipkart, Nykaa, Myntra and FirstCry have increased their offering of same-day deliveries in metros and...
Data protection rules coming soon; Swiggy’s bigger IPO raiseHappy Wednesday! The administrative rules providing specifics of the legislation governing personal data and its protection may be notified...
Catwalk goes canine in this festival season pet galaThe evolving pet parenting culture in India is driving a surge in the pet fashion market. This festive season, sales of pet fashion items l...
VCs apply PMF filter on early-stage startups seeking follow-on fundingIndia's early-stage startups are facing funding scrutiny as risk-averse investors tighten their purse strings. As per a study, only 25% of ...
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...
Zippee and GetVantage partner to help funding and delivery for direct to consumer brands“Our joint target to reach over 10,000 D2C brands builds on the incredible momentum we are seeing from entrepreneurs who are making bold an...