Eternal Q1: Blinkit overtakes Zomato’s food delivery biz in order value for the first time
Quick commerce now accounts for nearly half of Eternal’s annualised net order value (NOV), with Blinkit surpassing food delivery on key metrics.
Eternal Q1: Blinkit revenue jumps 155% YoY to Rs 2,400 crore as user base, orders surge
Sequential margin gains, rising user base and store-level efficiency are hinting at improving unit economics at Blinkit.
From groceries to gadgets: BigBasket lays groundwork for Tata Group’s multi-category quick commerce push
BigBasket is evolving into Tata Digital’s last-mile engine, enabling everything from pharmacy and fashion to electronics and food delivery via quick commerce.
Snapdeal parent AceVector confidentially files draft IPO papers with SEBI
Two and a half years after shelving its IPO plans, the e-commerce firm founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal is making a fresh attempt to go public — this time via Sebi’s confidential filing route
Udaan acquires ShopKirana to give boost to FMCG play, profitability ahead of IPO
With this, Info Edge has joined Udaan's cap table. The deal follows a recent $114-million fundraise led by M&G and Lightspeed
Startup Policy Forum launches platform to support IPO-bound new-age companies
The Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) will serve as a dedicated support hub for India’s IPO-bound and newly listed startups.
Nazara Technologies to give up majority control in esports firm Nodwin Gaming
Nazara Technologies said the move to give up control of Nodwin Gaming is in line with its strategy to sharpen focus on core gaming IPs
Fashion quick commerce startups KNOT, Zulu Club raise fresh funding to expand footprint
Startups are betting on curated, hyperlocal delivery experiences as fashion emerges as a hot new frontier in India’s quick commerce playbook
Pocket FM appoints Akansha Kumari as head of product
Kumari will oversee Pocket FM's user journey, from onboarding, content discovery, long-term engagement to monetisation
Mid-year e-commerce sales soar as Amazon, Flipkart deals power record numbers for sellers
Despite the quick commerce boom, traditional e-commerce proves it’s still got muscle—with brands, large and small, logging historic highs during Amazon's Prime Day and Flipkart’s GOAT Sale.
Headout completes second ESOP buyback for over 250 employees
Headout says it is in the middle of a 'major expansion', aiming to launch in more than 500 cities within the next 18 months
‘Quick is not the only reason they exist’: Lightspeed’s Rahul Taneja on the rise of vertical quick commerce
As vertical quick commerce platforms scale across fashion, home services and baby care, Lightspeed's Taneja says the real edge lies in supply chain control and consumer loyalty — not just speed. The firm is backing founders solving large, unorganised category problems through tech-led formalisation.
PhonePe ropes in former Meta India policy head Shivnath Thukral ahead of IPO
Shivnath Thukral will be part of the leadership team at PhonePe and work closely with founders Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari to strengthen policy engagement and drive strategic initiatives
Blinkit revamps seller model, to hold inventory and sell directly to customers
As part of the transition, which will come into effect from September 1, Blinkit will no longer require sellers to maintain multiple Additional Places of Business (APOBs) under their GST registrations for every state where the company operates.
Quick fashion delivery startup Blip shuts down after one year amid execution, funding challenges
The company faced delays in go-to-market and challenges scaling with limited capital, Blip's co-founder Ansh Agarwal said.
Delhi HC restrains Kuku FM from releasing new episodes of 5 series, after Pocket FM copyright complaint
Pocket FM has filed a lawsuit against Kuku FM parent Mebigo Labs, alleging repeated instances of infringement of its intellectual properties. The company has sought around $10 million in damages.
Amazon expands quick commerce service ‘Now’ to Delhi
The launch comes less than a month after Amazon entered Bengaluru Bengaluru, as the American e-commerce giant eyes a slice of India's $57-billion quick commerce opportunity
FSSAI directs e-commerce platforms to step up food safety protocols, warns of strict action for lapses
Warehouses must be registered, handlers trained, and hygiene audits uploaded, the FSSAI CEO said at a meeting with over 70 e-commerce platforms on July 8.
Karnataka plans regulatory authority to license real-money gaming, ban online betting
Karnataka’s draft bill seeks to prohibit all forms of online betting, wagering, or gambling involving games of chance. The Congress-led government is likely to introduce it in the upcoming legislature session.
BigBasket appoints former Amazon exec Manish Bajoria as CFO amid quick commerce push
Manish Bajoria, a chartered accountant with over two decades of experience across Amazon, Hindustan Unilever, and most recently, Vini Cosmetics, will lead all financial operations at BigBasket.
Free Fire maker Garena partners Hiranandani Group’s Tez Platforms for esports comeback in India
Garena is conducting its first esports event in India after three years. It comes amid growing speculation about the return of the Free Fire game to the country
Coursera appoints Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific
Gupta will lead Coursera’s regional operations, focusing on collaborations with governments, universities, and businesses to scale adoption of its AI-powered learning tools and job-relevant micro-credentials
Myntra bets on shoppable videos to boost engagement and drive sales growth
With Glamstream, Myntra aims to boost engagement by 15% and double revenue from its content commerce business in the first year.
Swiggy to shut down seller storefront platform Minis by August 10
Launched in 2022, the tool helped small businesses set up online stores without paying commissions
