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Cleartrip bets on non-air expansion for scale, targets early-2027 breakeven

Flipkart-owned Cleartrip plans to diversify its business beyond flights to achieve breakeven by scaling its hotel, train, and bus verticals. Manjari Singhal called Cleartrip India’s second-largest air-bookings player and “fourth-ish” in hotels, but provided no market-share data. She said approaching the leader would take “a couple of years”.

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Quick commerce firms deepen battle for orders in the same pin codes: Report

Quick-commerce operators are densely expanding dark stores within existing neighborhoods. Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, and Amazon Now significantly increased their store counts recently. This intense competition focuses on metro cities where demand is highest. Companies aim to capture customer habits and defend broader e-commerce businesses. Denser networks are crucial for meeting…

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Rs 1 lakh flagship phone starts overheating within 2 weeks: Buyer denied replacement during warranty wins full refund from Flipkart, Samsung and others

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart, Samsung, its authorised service centre, and the third-party seller to jointly either repair a defective Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or refund Rs 1 lakh to the buyer. The phone developed overheating issues within 14 days of delivery, but every party involved tried to…

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Flipkart’s West Bengal story gets a major boost: Company invests in infrastructure, jobs, and market access

Flipkart is increasing its investment in West Bengal's digital commerce infrastructure. The company's largest fulfillment center in Haringhata supports this expansion. This initiative empowers local sellers and farmers to reach national markets. Flipkart also invests in skill development and climate-resilient agriculture programs. These efforts strengthen West Bengal's role as a…

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Bengaluru Flipkart delivery agent arrested after entering woman's flat: Man says he urgently needed to use the washroom; woman alleges he flashed her after entering without permission

Bengaluru Flipkart delivery agent arrested: A 22-year-old Flipkart delivery agent has been arrested in Bengaluru after a woman alleged he forced his way into her apartment on the pretext of using the washroom and then exposed himself. The woman shared a video on social media before filing a formal complaint.…

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Flipkart deepens West Bengal investments, backs jobs and MSMEs

Flipkart will deepen its long-term investments in West Bengal's infrastructure. The company operates its largest fulfillment center in Haringhata, West Bengal. This facility supports over 120,000 direct and indirect jobs across various functions. Flipkart's marketplace empowers over 66,000 sellers from West Bengal. The e-commerce giant remains committed to the state's…

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Flipkart delivery person arrested for obscene gesture at woman in Bengaluru

A Flipkart delivery person was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly making an obscene gesture. Police registered a case at Marathahalli Police Station based on a woman's complaint. The accused, Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, faces legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This incident gained public attention after an online post detailed…

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Flipkart faces sellers' heat; Zetwerk IPO gets Sebi nod

A sellers' body has filed a complaint against Flipkart, alleging unfair business practices. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Swiggy, Eternal surge up to 7%. Should investors chase the rally?

Swiggy and Eternal shares rallied sharply on Thursday as investor sentiment improved on Swiggy's foreign ownership falling below 50% and optimism around quick commerce. Analysts remain positive on Eternal's long-term prospects, while maintaining a more cautious stance on Swiggy amid intensifying competition in the fast-growing quick commerce market.

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Flipkart announces $50 million Esop buyback: the biggest employee cashouts at startups so far

Indian startups are increasingly offering Esop liquidity programs to employees. Flipkart recently announced its second buyback event with a $50 million corpus. BrowserStack also provided liquidity to employees and early investors with a $125 million buyback. CoinDCX and Unacademy have also conducted significant ESOP buyback initiatives. These programs allow employees…

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Flipkart's top 5 Great Place to Work recognition is built on learning, growth and wellbeing

Flipkart has been placed among India’s Top 5 Best Companies to Work For. Employee-friendly policies, a learning culture embedded in the workplace, internal mobility, and more have been hallmarks of the e-commerce giant in achieving these accolades. Read about how workplaces are being redefined in India and how Flipkart has…

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Flipkart GOAT Sale 2026: iPhone 17 Price Drops by ₹12,000

Waiting for the perfect shopping sale can often feel like a gamble. Prices change overnight, discounts disappear within minutes, and what looks like a great deal isn't always the cheapest. But the Flipkart GOAT Sale 2026 is arriving with some of its biggest price cuts yet. From the latest iPhone…

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Flipkart ranked 5th best employer by Great Place To Work; underscoring a strong people-first culture

Flipkart has secured a spot in India's Top 5 Best Companies to Work For 2026, a significant leap from its previous ranking. This recognition highlights the e-commerce giant's dedication to a people-first approach, emphasizing employee well-being, career development through internal mobility, and a performance-driven culture. The company's commitment to fostering…

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Flipkart-backed Ninjacart raises $6 million from Accel, Nilekani, Tiger Global

The Bengaluru-based company, which supplies fruits and vegetables to quick-commerce platforms, modern trade, kirana stores, restaurants, and exporters, said it has turned Ebitda (earnings before income, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) profitable. It did not disclose the valuation or the total size of the planned multi-tranche round.

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Flipkart appoints Vinay Vaidya as SVP to drive AI-led tech innovations

Prior to joining Flipkart, Vaidya served as the chief technology officer at Tata Digital, where he led technology strategy, platform modernisation, and large-scale digital transformations. Before that, Vaidya worked with Amazon for 18 years. He started as a software development engineer and was eventually elevated to director of engineering and…

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iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro get discounts of up to Rs 12,000 in Flipkart GOAT Sale

Flipkart's GOAT Sale is offering significant discounts on Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) sees a Rs 12,000 price drop, while the iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) is also reduced by Rs 12,000. Additional savings are available through bank offers and exchange benefits,…

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Blinkit to remain undisputed market leader despite Amazon, Flipkart's QC entry, says Anand Rathi, sees 43% upside

Despite concerns over Amazon and Flipkart intensifying competition in India's quick commerce market, Anand Rathi believes Blinkit remains the clear market leader due to its scale, strong customer retention and limited reliance on heavy discounts. The brokerage has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Eternal with a target price of Rs…

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Flipkart names Vinay Vaidya as senior VP to bolster tech leadership

Flipkart has appointed Vinay Vaidya as Senior Vice President of Technology for its supply chain, aiming to bolster its tech leadership and advance AI and platform capabilities. Vaidya, with extensive experience from Amazon and Tata Digital, will oversee technology across fulfilment, seller experience, and marketplace operations.

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Amazon’s rapid delivery push triggers $15 billion rout for Eternal, Swiggy

Eternal and Swiggy have pioneered India’s 10-minute delivery space, but rising competition is intensifying pressure. Blinkit and Instamart shares have fallen sharply amid concerns over Amazon and Flipkart expanding into rapid commerce through dark stores. The $11 billion segment is heating up further as Zepto prepares a $1 billion IPO…

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Apple iPhone 17 to get massive discount in Flipkart GOAT sale: Buy now or wait for iPhone 18?

Flipkart's GOAT Sale, starting July 4, offers substantial discounts on the iPhone 17 series, with savings up to Rs 22,000 on Pro models. This makes the current iPhones an attractive buy, especially for those upgrading. However, potential buyers seeking the absolute latest features and next-gen AI capabilities might consider waiting…

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ETtech Q&A | We don't intend to get into last-mile quick commerce delivery: Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua

Gurugram-based Delhivery, which went public in May 2022, had been the bellwether for the performance of India’s ecommerce industry until the December 2025 listing of Meesho. Barua said that the company was increasingly witnessing vertical ecommerce players and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands taking away market share from horizontals like Amazon, Flipkart…

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Logistics market can’t support more than three players, further consolidation likely: Delhivery's Sahil Barua

Delhivery is entering its next phase of growth, with CEO Sahil Barua betting on high-growth segments while continuing to push hard to expand margins. Four years after its listing and a year after acquiring Ecom Express, Barua says India’s logistics sector is headed for consolidation, arguing that the market can…

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Amazon, Flipkart spark quick commerce price war as Blinkit, Instamart hold the line

India’s quick-commerce market is back in a discounting spiral. Amazon and Flipkart are turning up the heat, but incumbents Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart are largely refusing to dive into the price war as they prioritise profitability, industry executives said.

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Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar quit amid top-level rejig

Quick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reasons. Both executives, formerly of Flipkart, played crucial roles in the quick commerce business. This comes as Swiggy, Instamart's parent company, faces intense competition in the rapidly growing quick…

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Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crown

Ecommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from established players like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto. Flipkart Minutes is rapidly growing its fulfilment centres, focusing on tier 2 and 3 cities, while Amazon Now plans to extend its dark store network…

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