Browsing: E-Commerce

India’s ONDC raises ₹220 crore ($23.1M) from Zoho, Uber India, Paytm, and BSE Technologies to boost its open digital commerce infrastructure and expand across sectors like mobility and food delivery.

Five of India’s top digital commerce firms, including Eternal, Swiggy, Amazon India, Zepto, and Meesho, have formed a new coalition to address industry challenges, improve customer experience, and support small businesses amid growing regulatory scrutiny. This collaboration aims to foster responsible growth in India’s e-commerce sector.

An Amazon operations manager job posting in Hyderabad mandating 12-hour shifts and heavy lifting has sparked widespread criticism, fueling debate on workplace norms and managerial role expectations in India’s logistics sector.

Amazon launches Supply Chain Services, opening its vast logistics network, developed over decades, to all businesses. From freight to AI-powered last-mile delivery, it offers end-to-end solutions for diverse sectors.

Amazon Now reports 25% month-on-month growth in India, driven by Prime members and micro-fulfilment expansion, intensifying competition in the quick-commerce market.

India’s e-commerce sector sees 35% hiring surge, fueled by AI & digital skills. Tech and supply chain roles are in high demand.

LPG shortages drive a surge in India’s induction stove market. Online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon see massive sales spikes.

EY’s Future of Pay report shows India Inc. moderating average salary hikes to 9.1% in 2026, with GCCs, AI roles and top performers leading gains as firms double down on skill-linked compensation, higher variable pay, ESG-linked leadership bonuses and sharper retention strategies amid easing attrition and sector-wise competition.

Pine Labs is partnering with OpenAI to embed “agentic commerce” into its global payments stack, using AI to automate settlement, reconciliation, and invoicing while building on India’s digital infrastructure and expanding pilots across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Velocity invests ₹100 Cr to scale Velocity Shipping with AI-led logistics. Targets 5x growth, enhances reliability for e-commerce brands.