#quick-commerce
Amazon bets $3 billion on India's quick-delivery boom
Amazon invests $3 billion in India's quick commerce market, aiming to enhance delivery speed and expand its store network.
Amazon to bet $3 billion on India's fast-delivery boom, sources say
Amazon has announced plans to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce business in India by 2030. This investment aims to expand its network of small neighborhood warehouses to improve delivery efficiency. Amazon is focusing on daily essentials rather than one…
Amazon to bet $3 billion on India's fast-delivery boom, sources say
Amazon has announced plans to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce business in India by 2030. This investment aims to expand its network of small neighborhood warehouses to improve delivery efficiency. Amazon is focusing on daily essentials rather than one…
Exclusive-Amazon bets $3 billion on India's fast-delivery boom, sources say
NEW DELHI/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 24 : US e-commerce retailer Amazon will invest $3 billion to expand its India quick commerce business by 2030, two sources said, its biggest bet yet on a sector where rivals have raced ahead by popularising deliveries within minu…
Instamart’s new bet: Make quick-commerce products harder to copy
Swiggy Instamart is turning to younger brands and exclusive products to differentiate its assortment as rivals narrow the gap on speed and selection.
Walmart Flipkart to ramp up quick commerce expansion ahead of IPO
Brands flagged by India’s food regulator for misleading claims still available on Blinkit, Zepto
Products flagged by FSSAI for misleading claims remain available on major quick-commerce platforms despite regulatory scrutiny. The post Brands flagged by India’s food regulator for misleading claims still available on Blinkit, Zepto appeared first on MEDIANA…
Quick commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in nine months | TechCrunch
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be real
Quick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FMCG companies. This shift captures impulse buys and premium product sales. However, operational costs and competition pos…
Swiggy CEO on quick commerce space ; India data centre surge
Swiggy CEO on quick commerce space; India’s data centre surge
In an interview, Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety explained the outlook for the quick commerce industry, the shareholder vote hurdle and more, in todays ETtech Top 5.
‘The UK could never’: Welsh traveller left speechless after getting delivery in just 3 minutes in India
A Welsh travel creator was astonished by India's quick-commerce, receiving a delivery in just three minutes. Initially skeptical, she experienced firsthand how apps deliver everything from groceries to clothing at lightning speed. This phenomenon, now commonp…
Ola Electric to enter quick commerce , gig worker EV segment with new scooter
Heatwave rush : Summer sales soar on quick commerce but delivery workers feel the heat
Why Health Insurance is Becoming Increasingly Important for Gig Workers?
For independent contract workers, especially quick commerce workers, income fluctuates widely depending on demand and incentives. Since their monthly earnings are not fixed and the pay-per-order rate is low, it is difficult for gig workers to create an effect…
IT sector a contrarian opportunity at current valuations: Aditya Shah
Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies power, banking, chemicals, and real estate as promising sectors for long-term growth amidst global uncertainty. While cautious on EMS due to valuations, he sees potential in quick commerce players demonstrating disc…
Walmart’s international sales growth in Q4 driven by Flipkart, China units
Flipkart powered Walmart's international growth in the first quarter of FY27. The ecommerce company boosted advertising revenue and profitability and its quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, is scaling faster deliveries. This quick commerce push aligns …
Amazon Revolutionizes Quick Commerce with Electric Truck Fleet | Business
Amazon India is set to deploy approximately 1,000 electric trucks produced by Volvo Eicher by 2028 to bolster its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, across India. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency while promoting sustainable mobility through c…
Mint Explainer | Why Swiggy wants to be classified as Indian-controlled
Swiggy’s proposed governance changes highlight how Indian startups with large foreign investors are restructuring boards and shareholder rights to navigate tighter e-commerce and quick commerce rules.
Amazon primes a Blinkit showdown; New insurance models prop up
Happy Tuesday! Amazon’s late but strong push into quick commerce is unsettling market leader Blinkit. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Investors fall big time for house-help apps, but consumers still unsure if they should. And both have their reasons
Quick commerce is transforming domestic help hiring in India. New apps offer on-demand house help, attracting investor attention. These platforms promise reliability and convenience for urban professionals. While facing challenges like pricing and availabilit…
Amazon scales its quick delivery service ‘Amazon Now’ in 100 cities
With the availability of its Amazon Now feature in 100 cities, Amazon is trying to strengthen its quick-commerce presence by aiming to reach over 1000 micro-fulfilment centres and developing dark-store-like nodes in them. The post Amazon scales its quick del…
Amazon to take Q-comm to 100 cities
India Business News: Mumbai: Amazon is betting big on its quick commerce business, with plans afoot to take the instant delivery service to 100 cities from three locations.