PhonePe banks on trust
Walmart-backed digital payments platform PhonePe aims to turn profitable soon by leveraging its network of retail customers and merchants to offer a range of products and services.
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To win in the Indian market, global firms can leverage international marketing alliances
By forming alliances with Indian firms, foreign companies can get access to a strong distribution network and local resources to customise offerings suitable for the Indian market.
Global e-commerce sales surged to $29 trillion: UNCTAD
With $400 billion in revenue, India holds the ninth position in a ranking of countries by e-commerce sales.
Swiggy looks to gulp Uber Eats
As Bansal pumps ₹650 crore into Ola and Swiggy puts in place an aggressive growth plan, Bengaluru’s unicorns are ready to roll up their sleeves.
Sachin Bansal invests ₹650 cr in Ola
This is the largest investment by an individual in Ola till date.
Flipkart dismisses Morgan Stanley report
In an internal email to employees, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, chief executive of Walmart-backed Flipkart, says Walmart is unfazed by any short-term hurdles.
Target: The new Indian shopper
Walmart paid a staggering $16 billion to take control of Flipkart, as it bet on the country’s growing consumption boom.
Interim Budget brings cheer to FMCG, retail cos
Sops for farmers, middle class will drive consumption, say experts.
No extension to Feb. 1 deadline for e-comm rules
The new e-commerce norms ban companies from striking deals with sellers to sell products exclusively on their platforms.
An appetite for buying
Editor’s letter from the January 2019 issue.
