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Quick-commerce platforms race to deliver gold and silver coins in 10 minutes on Akshaya Tritiya
As Akshaya Tritiya festivities sweep across the nation, quick commerce platforms are seizing the opportunity to offer gold and silver coins to users within...
Uber steps up hyperlocal deliveries in India to capture growing quick-commerce market share
As the demand for quick commerce grows in India, ride-hailing platform Uber is intensifying its hyperlocal deliveries from neighborhood stores, according to sources familiar...
Quick commerce sector soars as Millennial and Gen Z homes drive growth
Just two years ago, the idea of quick commerce or instant deliveries was often dismissed with laughter. Some even argued that consumers had no...
CCPA asks quick commerce giants for proof of ’10-minute’ delivery claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has reportedly directed quick commerce players Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Big Basket (BB Now) to provide evidence...
Flipkart taps supply chain head Hemant Badri to spearhead quick commerce expansion
As competition intensifies in the quick commerce space, Flipkart, the ecommerce giant, has tapped its Senior Vice President and Group Head of Supply Chain,...
Flipkart’s bid for majority stake in Zepto hits snag; quick-commerce startup shifts focus to financial investors
Flipkart, a leading player in e-commerce, engaged in discussions with Zepto regarding a potential deal. However, as reported by ET, these discussions have come...
Swiggy merges Swiggy Mall with Instamart to expand quick commerce offerings beyond groceries
Swiggy, the food tech giant, announced on Thursday that it will merge Swiggy Mall with its quick commerce offering Instamart. This strategic move is...
D2C brands shell out 30-45% commission for quick-commerce platform listings
With the surge in demand for quick-commerce platforms, niche D2C companies operating in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, beauty and personal care, and...
Flipkart expands VIP subscription to eight new cities, intensifying competition with Amazon Prime
Several months after launching its VIP subscription programme, Walmart-backed ecommerce giant Flipkart has rolled out the service to 8 new cities in order to increase its...
Zepto gains ground in quick-commerce market as Instamart slips
Over the last couple of years, Zepto has steadily increased its share of the quick-commerce market, edging out Swiggy Instamart. According to a report...
Ola expands beyond ridesharing: Collaborates with ONDC to dive into grocery and fashion markets
Ola Mobility, a ridesharing unicorn led by Bhavish Aggarwal, is eyeing a diversification of its ecommerce offerings through collaboration with the Open Network for...
Invesco marks IPO-bound Swiggy’s valuation at $12.7 Billion, up 18% from last fundraise
Invesco, a US-based investor, has raised the valuation of Swiggy, a food and grocery delivery company, to $12.7 billion, according to filings submitted to...