In the ever-evolving digital landscape, few have had as profound an impact on understanding internet trends as Mary Meeker. Her annual Internet Trends Reports have been pivotal in shaping the tech world’s strategic decisions for over two decades. From her early days as a stockbroker to becoming a leading venture capitalist and tech visionary, Meeker’s insights have been a cornerstone for…
Shopsy, Flipkart’s hyper-value e-commerce platform, is intensifying its efforts to tap into the burgeoning rural market of India. With over 821 million internet users in the country, more than half—approximately 442 million—reside in rural areas. Shopsy’s strategy, spearheaded by newly appointed Business Head Prathyusha Agarwal, is focused on becoming the premier destination for…
In an exclusive interview with ET’s Pranav Mukul and Samidha Sharma, Sahil Barua, CEO of Delhivery, sheds light on the evolving dynamics of the logistics industry and the challenges facing quick commerce. Barua discusses how the rapid growth of quick commerce is reshaping market shares, particularly impacting traditional kiranas rather than traditional e-commerce platforms.
Barua highlights that…
Manish Tiwary, the head of Amazon India’s operations, has announced his resignation to explore new opportunities, concluding an eight-year tenure with the e-commerce giant. Tiwary, who joined Amazon India from Unilever in 2016, has served as vice president before becoming country manager in 2020. In his role, he led the consumer and seller services vertical for four years.
Tiwary will remain…
Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of Firstcry, has officially announced the price band for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The company is offering its shares within a range of ₹440 to ₹465 each. Investors interested in participating can apply for a minimum of 32 equity shares and in multiples of 32 shares thereafter. The IPO will be open for subscription from August 6 to…
Mukesh “Micky” Jagtiani, a 70-year-old Indian-Emirati businessman, epitomizes the transformative journey from humble beginnings to immense success. Educated in Mumbai and Beirut, Jagtiani’s initial aspirations took him to London for accounting school. However, his academic journey was short-lived, leading him to embark on a career that would dramatically shift the retail landscape.
Starting…
In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, one company has not only stood the test of time but has also reshaped the way small businesses operate online. Shopify, founded in 2006 by Tobias Lütke, Scott Lake, and Daniel Weinand, has grown from a modest e-commerce platform to a global powerhouse, enabling entrepreneurs worldwide to build, grow, and scale their online stores with ease and…
