Fast-Mover Advantage in Quick Commerce
In the David and Goliath battle for quick-commerce supremacy, underdogs like Blinkit and Zepto are winning against giants Walmart and Amazon. Instant shopping is not only heralding in a new era of convenience but is also rewriting the rules of the game
Mahima Sinha - March 27, 2024
Trial by fire
SME clusters across the country have shown their resilience by overcoming macro challenges, and they are now looking at the future with lot more hope
V Keshavdev - January 29, 2019
Turbulent Times For e-tailers
In its bid to level the playing field for offline retailers, the new e-eommerce policy has caused unrest among online giants
Shruti Venkatesh - January 14, 2019
Count me in
The Walmart-Flipkart deal was much-needed validation that Indian start-ups can scale and this has stoked the interest of global investors
N Mahalakshmi - November 22, 2018
Age of Plenty
It is not only flush venture capitalists who are chasing start-ups. Family offices and high-net worth individuals are also chasing Unicorns
Shilpa Elizabeth Abraham - November 27, 2018
Taking Offline Online
Paytm Mall aims to rival Amazon and Flipkart by offering competitive pricing and fast deliveries from offline stores in small cities
Shilpa Elizabeth Abraham - September 04, 2018
Warring For Kirana Territory
Given the high order frequency and under penetration, online grocery is the next battleground for both online and offline retailers
Kripa Mahalingam - August 02, 2018
"Prudence in owning outstanding companies is not necessarily about buying them cheap"
Giverny Capital’s Francois Rochon on sizing up management, and why investing is an imprecise art
N Mahalakshmi - May 15, 2018
The Odds Are Even
Having found a serious partner with complimentary strengths and big money, Flipkart can now take the fight to Amazon
Kripa Mahalingam - May 03, 2018
Hi Flipkart! I’m Walmart
When change sets in, companies initially live in denial, and when it catches up, it’s too late
N Mahalakshmi - April 23, 2018