- The 30-Minute Medicine Problem
How India's largest ePharmacy is building an in-house quick-commerce engine across cities and why moving medicines in under an hour is far ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Amazon to bet $3 billion on India's fast-delivery boom, sources sayAmazon has announced plans to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce business in India by 2030. This investment aims to expand its network...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
India’s ride-hailing industry weighs zero commission as drivers eye Rs 1.36 lakh moreNew research suggests ride-hailing drivers could earn significantly more annually. This shift is driven by open digital networks and zero-c...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Swiggy shares plunge 6% even as losses narrow. Should investors buy, sell or accumulate?Swiggy Share Price: Swiggy shares plunged as much as 6% after the food delivery and quick commerce company reported its June-quarter result...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory amid CJP protests, asks public to avoid areas under Section 144Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for the public and digital platforms. Travel to areas under prohibitory orders should be avoided un...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Jantar Mantar now a delivery address: From biscuits to bandages, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto rush orders to protest siteFood delivery platforms now list Jantar Mantar as a protest site address. Order values and frequency have surged significantly day-on-day s...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
FIFA World Cup final drives online sales for D2C brands and restaurantsOnline delivery platforms and restaurants experienced increased orders ahead of the FIFA World Cup final. Quick commerce apps offered disco...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Heavy rainfall disrupts online deliveries in MumbaiQuick commerce executives said operations were most affected on Saturday and Sunday. Apps such as Instamart and Amazon Now showed their ser...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
It’s a summer of discontent for delivery riders as incentives dipCompanies have limited payout increases to select high-demand micro-markets instead of implementing broad-based hikes this year. The pressu...
19 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quick commerce firms face heat as riders stay off peak hoursQuick commerce firms are facing a shortage of delivery partners due to intense heatwaves. Companies are offering extra pay to keep riders w...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Platforms brace for impact as gig workforce returns homeAccording to industry executives, the daily active gig workers on quick commerce platforms are currently running 10-12% below early-2026 le...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
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...
05 Mar, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Quick commerce riders unaware that 10-minute delivery claim has been removedA day after quick commerce companies revamped their apps to remove the 10-minute delivery claim, the gig workers at the centre of this issu...
15 Jan, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
The dark side of dark storesThe army of on-the-clock delivery boys, imperilling themselves and pedestrians, has become a familiar sight across urban India. They emerge...
14 Jan, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Gig worker demand set to rise 40% during festive season peakAs the festive season kicks in, the demand for gig work riders employed by quick commerce platforms may grow by as much as 40% on peak dema...
26 Aug, 2024, 06.01 AM IST