First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.
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Dismisses speculation that he would launch a major e-commerce initiative soon.
India's e-commerce market grew 27 per cent in 2014 to $3.8 billion.
The government on Tuesday announced setting up of hubs to promote exports through e-commerce medium in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode and initially 10-15 hubs will be established. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that these hubs, under a seamless regulatory and logistic framework, will facilitate trade and export-related services under one roof. "To enable MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and traditional artisans to sell their products in international markets, e-commerce export hubs will be set up in PPP mode," she said.
With more than 10,000 stores under the various Reliance retail brands and over 2.5 million kirana stores already tying up with it, Jio's online marketplace would have the biggest hyperlocal logistics network in the country.
India's e-commerce sector is a prize, but one that may end up being spread thinly.
Morgan Stanley writing down its investment in the e-commerce leader by 27 per cent does not augur well for the sector.
Walmart is keen to spruce up presence in India.
Even smaller players like Bluegape.com have launched T-shirts, cups, wall clocks and other products inspired from the fan community.
IRCTC and Yebhi's partnership was based on a revenue sharing model where Yebhi held inventory for IRCTC and shared about 2-10 per cent of the revenue.
Industry body to write to commerce ministry, seek regulation for e-tailers.
Access to capital for sub-standard companies is on the decline
ITRs with zero tax liability have increased to 55.7 million in FY25.
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E-retailers with foreign investments may now find it difficult to provide discounts.
Snapdeal chief executive officer Kunal Bahl said Piramal's investment was a significant endorsement for the firm and the transformation the company has undergone over the last couple of years.
Brokerages expect a further slowdown in Indian firms' revenue and earnings growth in Q4FY25, following low single-digit growth in the preceding three quarters, as factors like weak consumer demand and credit growth linger on.
Today, India is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Asia/Pacific along with China.
According to a 2013 CLSA report , online retail in India was worth $3.1 billion, or about 10% of the country's organised retail market
IndusInd Bank, has recently launched www.themorestore.com only for its credit card and debit card holders
Indian retail market would have a size of $1 trillion by 2020, said India director for e-commerce and local classified, Nitin Bawankule, on Thursday.
It is still "discounts" that e-commerce players have to rely on to bring in customers, though they might claim otherwise.
The e-tail venture plans to initially offer apparel, electronics and footwear products.
The company is keen on creating 'a differentiated e-commerce model'.
Flipkart and Snapdeal take a cue from Amazon even as they differ on who is ahead in the race
He seems to have struck a chord with young entrepreneurs.
Another point of contention is the invoice issued by the e-companies.
New software to help shop through the cellphone
Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.
Some companies are already seeking review of the new norms.
After 100% FDI, DIPP has put a condition an e-commerce entity will not be permitted more than 25% of sales through its marketplace from one vendor or their group companies
The big story is that IntraSoft is a remarkable proxy of the American e-commerce market.
Private consumption is back driven by festive spending, and the medium-term economic outlook remains bullish as the innate strength of the macro-fundamentals reasserts itself, the Reserve Bank Bulletin said on Wednesday. Global economic activity remained resilient during Q4:2024 amidst fragile confidence and rising protectionism, said an article on 'State of the Economy' published in the November Bulletin.
Uber India has readied itself for another $500 million (Rs 3,300 crore) investment in the next three months.
Homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur India is set to record low single-digit growth in consolidated revenue in the December quarter, it said in an update on Friday. The maker of Hajmola candy and Real fruit juice said rural consumption continued to be resilient and grow faster than urban in the third quarter.
Market watchers, players and investors, however, feel the e-commerce sector has yet to reach the pinnacle.
The $12 billion plus rising Indian e-commerce business market is witnessing a rush of hiring and may need one lakh people over the next six months, industry experts have said.
'Credit card debt comes with high interest cost and stringent penalties.' 'If you do not repay on time, the costs balloon.'
India is world's one of the biggest e-commerce markets.
The 53-year-old entrepreneur has felt the heat of e-commerce.
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