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ONDC’s festive season boost: Incentives up to Rs 60 Lakh for network participants

ONDC was launched in 2021 by the Modi government to democratise the e-commerce sector in the country

Notably, the incentive may have gone up on a month-on-month basis, compared to the August incentive payout. However, there is still a reduction of nearly 76 percent from Rs 2.5 crore

81% of firms plan to hire in H2 2024, with 72% focused on freshers: TeamLease EdTech

AI/ML industries have continued to witness a boost in hiring at above 26 percent in January 2025.

College graduates can expect job opportunities like SEO Executive, Full Stack Developer, and Digital Sales Associate

Festive season to propel India’s e-commerce growth by 20%: Redseer

These companies have been given 15 days to respond.

Redseer Strategy Consultant’s report reveals that brands are leveraging e-commerce platforms to promote mid-range products to maximize reach and appeal to relatively less accessible tier 2+ customers

Urban India to spend INR 1.85 lakh crore this festive season: Study

During festive seasons, the primary objective is to boost sales by enhancing consumer consideration. To achieve this goal, a multi-faceted approach leveraging various media channels is essential. While traditional mass mediums such as television remain influential, digital platforms will continue to play a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions and driving consideration.

Survey reveals 1 in 2 households to spend over INR 10,000, with 70% opting for in-store shopping amid rising eCommerce adoption.

Flipkart’s Big Billion Days: Top metro cities drive demand, tier 2 cities show promise

Flipkart has witnessed more than 20 percent growth for two consecutive years

Shopsy, Flipkart’s hyper-value platform, witnessed a 70 percent rise in customer visits and nearly a three-fold increase in transactions compared to the pre-festive season

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Tata Group’s StarQuik not in Q-commerce rat race’, says K Radhakrishnan, Co-founder

StarQuik was launched in Gurgaon, in 2014, as GrocerMax by K Radhakrishnan and Gaurav Juneja, it came under Tata’s aegis in 2017, when the latter was looking to enter the e-grocery space.

Star Bazaar, a retail chain owned by Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd is a part of the Tata Group. Trent recently announced plans to add 20-25 Star Bazaar stores in FY25, taking the overall footprint to around 90 stores by the end of the year.

‘Q-commerce is here to stay, retailers must upgrade themselves’, says CEO of Retailers Association of India

These companies have been given 15 days to respond.

On September 26, Madras High Court lawyer K Narasimhan alleged in his complaint to the DPIIT that e-commerce platform Flipkart is offering discounts at product level for select sellers and creating a non-competitive environment.

Ahead of festive season, Meesho partners with D2C brands, attracts 3.2 crore shoppers

Meesho marketplace provides small businesses, which includes SMBs, MSMEs, and individual entrepreneurs, access to millions of customers, selection from over 30 categories, pan-India logistics, payment services, etc

Meesho said that nearly 75 percent of orders came from tier 2+ markets, and among brands, Liberty reported growth of 2.89X, Bella Vita at 2.5X, and Denver at 2.4X.

Amazon boosts influencer commissions ahead of festive sales

The AGIF, one of the largest shopping events in India, is set to commence on September 27, with a special 24-hour early access for Prime members.

With the festive season approaching, Amazon enhances its commission structure for influencers, aiming to drive engagement and sales across key product categories.

Ahead of festive season sale, e-commerce giants under fire for discount practices

The Supreme Court’s decision on the transfer of cases will be revisited on January 6.

BJP MP and Secretary General Emeritus of Confederation of All India Thanjiraders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal has urged the government to introduce stricter e-commerce regulations and policies to prevent future breaches