quick commerce

New Delhi, April 9 E-commerce firm Amazon is planning to expand its quick commerce vertical, Amazon Now, in the US and Europe, following its success in India, according to a company document.The company launched Amazon Now last year in India and the UAE."We have been working on Amazon Now...

In New Delhi, on April 9, India's online retail market reached a new high, with gross merchandise value (GMV) reaching nearly USD 65-66 billion, representing a 19-21% increase in value terms. This growth was reported in a Bain & Company report, in collaboration with Flipkart.The report, titled...

New Delhi, April 7 India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, up from the current USD 90 billion, driven by a surge in Gen Z shoppers, the rapid expansion of quick commerce, and artificial intelligence, according to a joint report by Google and Deloitte...

New Delhi, April 7 Convenience has emerged as the primary driver of retail choices in India, with over 70 per cent of consumers stating they would continue using quick commerce platforms even if discounts were reduced, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat.The report highlights a...

New Delhi, April 5 Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth in the March quarter of FY26, amid a stable demand environment, posting healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern.The makers, such as Marico, Dabur, and AWL Agri...

New Delhi, April 1 Adani Airport Holdings, in partnership with Blinkit, announced on Wednesday the launch of India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.The service is now available at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing...

New Delhi, March 24 Quick commerce platform Zepto on Tuesday launched a suite of new in-app features, including a "Pay Later" facility and real-time images of fresh produce, as it shifts its strategic focus from delivery speed to "behavior-led commerce."The company stated that the quick...

New Delhi, March 24 OZi, a quick-commerce platform for baby and kids products, has raised USD 6.2 million (approximately Rs 58 crore) in a Series A round led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Huddle Ventures, and Zeropearl VC.The Series A round follows...

New Delhi, March 20 Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd announced a long-term partnership with Crayola LLC on Friday, bringing America's leading brand in children's creative expression and art supplies to the Indian market.Under the partnership, co-branded "Luxor Crayola" products will be...

New Delhi, March 18 The major e-commerce company, Amazon India, has seen a significant increase in demand for convenient, ready-to-consume meals, with categories such as instant noodles, packaged meals, snacks, and beverages recording over 15 per cent growth on its platform, driven by concerns...

New Delhi, March 3 India's quick commerce sector is preparing for a vibrant and bustling Holi, evolving from a grocery service into a full-fledged neighborhood store for last-minute festive essentials as households stock up on gulal, pichkaris, and sweets.For the Indian consumer, the "kirana...

New Delhi, March 2 Continuing its trend of hiring senior leadership ahead of its IPO, e-commerce major Flipkart announced on Monday the appointment of Somnath Das as Vice President, Supply Chain, and Digbijay Mishra as Vice President, Corporate Communications, effective immediately.Das, with...

New Delhi, March 2 Quick commerce enablement platform Inamo has raised USD 8 million (approximately Rs 73 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from its existing investors Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital.The investment comprises USD 6...

Mumbai, February 26 Food delivery and quick commerce firm Swiggy announced on Thursday that it has expanded its 'Food on Train' service, in collaboration with IRCTC, to 152 stations across India over a 12-month period, up from 70 stations a year ago, driven by rising nationwide demand for...

Mumbai, February 18 Spending on advertising is estimated to accelerate to 9.7 per cent in 2026, compared to 9.2 per cent in the previous year, according to a report released on Wednesday.The report by WPP, one of the world's largest media agencies, estimated that overall advertising spending...

New Delhi, February 12 Fast-moving consumer goods major HUL expects FY27 to be better than the current fiscal, as the demand scenario continues to improve, CFO Niranjan Gupta said on Friday.In addition, the company is also set to increase prices of products in the home care segment, in which...

Mumbai, February 11 Hiring of white-collar professionals in the quick-commerce sector saw a 21% year-on-year growth in January, as it is transitioning from rapid expansion to a sharper focus on profitability, predictability, and operational intelligence, a report said on Wednesday.There is...

New Delhi, February 9 FMCG firm Jyothy Labs Ltd on Monday reported a 7.2 per cent decline in profit to Rs 81.12 crore in the December quarter, due to higher expenses.The company posted a net profit of Rs 87.41 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, Jyothy Labs Ltd...