Covid-19 takes a toll on alternative assets outlook
Though investors are revising their commitments to alternatives in 2020, most are not adjusting their longer-term plans, says Preqin.
e commerce
April 2020
March 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
Business not as usual for e-commerce firms
While the government says e-commerce firms can resume delivery of non-essential items from April 20, a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the past week could stop consumers from shopping online.
E-commerce players gearing up for business as usual
With the new lockdown guidelines permitting full e-commerce operations after April 20, online retailers are expecting pent-up demand for even non-essential products.
Nykaa raises ₹100 crore from Steadview Capital
Last year in April, the beauty retailer had raised ₹100 crore in a Series E funding round led by TPG Growth.
Amazon to invest $1 bn in India
CEO Jeff Bezos says the e-commerce giant will use its global footprint to export $10 billion worth of ‘Make In India’ goods by 2025.
Walmart launches training programme for MSMEs
The Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development Program is expected to equip MSMEs to contribute to the global supply chain and expand capabilities in India, one of Walmart’s top five sourcing markets.
The evolution of Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes, established 99 years ago as a mail services company, on how it has evolved into a global technology firm.
Anjana Reddy: Right for the Wrogn reasons
Reddy has built a formidable ready-to-wear garments business in four years with top brands such as Wrogn and Imara. Her next goal is tough: to be profitable.
When Google meets Indian crafts
Can a Google project to showcase Indian crafts digitally heighten demand and boost income at the grassroots?
Why new-age consumer businesses are great investments
Online customer acquisition and distribution channels have made it both easier and faster to scale companies.
