'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'
Singapore-based e-commerce platform Shopee - that launched in India only in December 2021 - has decided to close operations in the country. The official reason given by Shopee, which is controlled by NYSE-listed Sea Ltd, is changing global sentiments. In a statement, it said, "In view of the global market uncertainties, we have decided to close risks of our early-stage Shopee India initiative." The e-commerce platform has been hit by growing opposition from trade associations led by Praveen Khandelwal as well as homegrown social commerce start-ups.
Bottled water major Bisleri International is planning to set up its own exclusive retail outlets - 'Bisleri Shopees' - in India as it looks to counter shopkeepers pushing rival brands.
AAP's campaign against me was unethical and false, says Kiran Bedi
'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.