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The growth in overall quarterly revenue was achieved despite continuing softness in the enterprise mobility segment, due to COVID-related volume reductions

How e-Commerce Is Aiding To Expansion of MSMEs

Mudit Pareek

Opinion Columns

E-commerce plays a vital role in the economy of many countries, majorly for MSMEs in increasing the number in trade and business.

Trade Bodies Seek Stricter Regulations For Foreign E-Comm Platforms

The event coincided with Amazon's 'Smbhav' event for small and medium businesses in India that the global e-commerce giant is holding from April 15-18.

E-Comm Firms Well Prepared To Ensure Smooth Delivery Amid Maharashtra Lockdown

A senior e-commerce executive said with the number of cases in Maharashtra on the rise, the waiting time for getting the test and report may increase, which may in turn, affect the overall availability of staff.

Big Bazaar Introduces Instant Delivery Service, Aims 1 Lakh Orders Per Day

Future Group had announced that its retail and wholesale business would be sold to Reliance Retail, owned by oil-to-chemical conglomerate RIL in a Rs 24,713 crore deal.

CityMall Raises USD 11 Million In Round Led By Accel Partners

The proceeds of this funding will be employed to strengthen CityMall's supply chain, logistics network and expand its footprint to 20 new cities in tier II, III and IV markets

Our Digital Transactions Have Gone As High As 67 Pc Now: SBI Chairman

The rise in the number of digital transactions at the bank was largely driven by pick up in e-commerce during the pandemic-induced lockdown, which restricted movement

Draft E-Commerce Policy Moots Conformity Assessment Procedures For Online Platforms

'Conformity assessment procedures will be put in place in order to verify that goods and services sold, on e-commerce platforms, meet required standards and technical regulations, as prescribed by sector specific regulations/rules,'

Online Boom: SoftBank-Backed Coupang Surges To Over $100 Billion Valuation In Debut

Coupang's net sales jumped 91% year-on-year to $11 billion. Net losses narrowed to $567.6 million from $770.2 million posted in the prior year.

China's JD.Com In Talks To Buy Stake Worth $1.5 Billion In Brokerage

China's 2nd-biggest e-commerce company by revenue started discussions with Yongjin late last year, seeking to buy part or all of its 27% stake, said two of the people with direct knowledge of the matter.

From E-Commerce To Social Commerce – The Evolution Of Shopping

Srishti Bansal

Considering 90% of Instagram users follow at least one brand on the platform, there’s no denying the potential for social feeds to drive sales.

SoftBank-Backed Coupang Raises $4.2 Billion In US IPO - Sources

Achieving a $60 billion valuation would add to good news for the Vision Fund, which is bouncing back from an annual loss in March. Last month, it announced record quarterly profit.

India's E-commerce Market To Surge 84% To $111 Billion by 2024: FIS report

The report noted that countries, including India, have seen a shift in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, and new payment trends are shown to be on the rise

Ferragamo Flags China-Driven Sales Rise After 2020 Loss