Indian online buyers losing up to Rs 28,000 crore annually to dark patterns, hidden charges: ReportIndian shoppers are losing thousands of crores yearly due to deceptive online designs. Hidden charges and forced add-ons affect millions of...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....
08 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Indian cos take guard against Rupee’s strikes: Fast-track exports, deepen localisation, extend currency hedging timelinesIndia Inc is stepping up exports, increasing localisation and expanding currency hedging as the weakening rupee starts hurting margins. Com...
28 May, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retailGen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly h...
18 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Amazon vs Walmart: Great American race begins for $1 trillion annual sales. How will this benefit customers in rural U.S?Amazon last year invested $4 billion to bring same-day or next-day deliveries to 4,000 smaller cities, towns and rural communities.
16 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveriesWalmart and Amazon are aggressively expanding online delivery services into rural America, a market previously overlooked due to logistical...
16 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Nearly half of India’s online orders are still COD. Why cash on delivery isn’t fading in the UPI eraCash on delivery continues to drive India's online shopping. Many first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns, prefer to pay after recei...
15 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Beyond metros: How small towns are driving the next wave of India’s e-commerceIndia's e-commerce boom is expanding beyond metros, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities now driving significant new demand. Improved internet, di...
15 May, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Amazon Bazaar clocks 5x growth in 2026 as e-com giant looks to sharpens value commerce playAmazon is boosting its value commerce segment in India. Amazon Bazaar, its low-cost marketplace, saw 5x growth in 2026. The company is inte...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Amazon aims to revolutionize fast delivery with new 30-minute systemAmazon is revealing a new service offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less for an additional charge. This ultrafast delivery, called Amazo...
12 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
GoKwik launches AI-powered Kwik Ship for faster ecommerce deliveries in IndiaGoKwik has launched Kwik Ship, an AI-powered platform designed to enhance online shopping deliveries in India. The system aims to reduce fa...
08 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST