What can Indian minicorns learn from unicorns?
India currently stands third in the global list of the number of companies that have attained unicorn status. While fintech and e-commerce companies have led this phenomenon and remained at…
India restricts religious festivals over COVID third wave fears
Authorities restrict major festivals that start this week and attract huge crowds, warning that a new wave has already begun in Mumbai. Indian authorities are restricting major religious festivals that…
Shiprocket looks to land $200m; ecomm firms begin festive season hiring
Shiprocket, a company that collects goods from online businesses and sends them to delivery companies, is finalising a new round of funding led by Temasek. The potential boost comes amid…
Ahead Of Festival Season, How India’s Prepping For Possible Third Wave
India COVID-19 Third Wave: Beds have been added at facilities around the country, and hospitals are working to ensure ample supplies of oxygen. New Delhi: As COVID-19 cases and deaths…
Mobile e-commerce company, Bikayi raises $10.8 million in Series-A funding
NEW DELHI: Bikayi has raised $10.8 million in Series-A funding round led by Sequoia Capital India. Earlier in August 2020, the company had raised $2 million as a part of…
FSSAI directs e-commerce companies to delist plant-based products as ‘dairy’
National foods regulator FSSAI has directed e-commerce platforms to delist plant-based products as dairy milk products, following the Dairy Federation objecting to products such as soya, coconut and walnut-based beverages…
Future Consumer focusing on Digital First model across brand activities
Expecting consumer behaviour of shifting to online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic to remain in the long term, Future ConsumerNSE 5.93 % Ltd (FCL) is focusing on changing orientation…
Online shopping tips ALERT! Buying Gold, Silver or other jewellery online in India? Must keep these 5 things in mind
Consumers are now more comfortable with virtual experience than the physical one, as they are adapting to online purchases. Buying jewelry online is gaining pace in India too. Internet has…
Love Shopping Online? Keep These 5 Things In Mind For Safe Online Transactions
As we slowly move towards a cashless economy, we must also make sure we take the right precautions so as to not get defrauded. It is not uncommon for us…
What Is Decentralized Finance? Expert Explains Risks And Rewards Of DeFi
DeFi eliminates the distinction between ordinary customers and wealthy individuals or institutions, who have access to many more financial products. Fervent proponents of cryptocurrencies and the blockchains they run on…