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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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Walmart's Flipkart, Amazon step up India 'quick commerce' bet as competition heats up

Walmart's Flipkart and Amazon are accelerating their quick commerce expansion in India, targeting smaller cities to compete with domestic players. This rapid delivery sector, promising goods within minutes, is reshaping shopping habits. While Blinkit and Swiggy lead in store count, Flipkart and Amazon are significantly increasing their reach, with Flipkart…

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Flipkart Minutes expands to 1,000 stores as quick commerce competition intensifies

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is rapidly expanding, aiming for 1,500 fulfilment centres in over 180 cities soon. This aggressive growth, adding about 100 stores monthly, targets both metros and smaller markets, differentiating from competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Minutes is leveraging Flipkart's vast customer base to offer a…

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Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPO

Zepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive low-price strategy has led to significant operating losses, though per-order losses are narrowing. Investors will closely watch its ability to improve monetisation and profitability while maintaining growth.

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Flipkart extends lead in Indian ecommerce, Myntra widens lead in fashion, says BofA

Flipkart Group solidifies its e-commerce dominance in India, with Myntra leading the online fashion segment, according to a Bank of America Securities report. Despite intense competition, consumer demand remains robust, defying concerns about slowing discretionary spending. The report highlights resilient growth across various internet sectors, including online travel, quick commerce,…

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Flipkart extends lead in Indian e-commerce, Myntra widens lead in fashion, says BofA

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India's beauty, personal care market seen at $39 billion by 2030: Flipkart

India's beauty and personal care market is set for a significant surge, projected to hit $39 billion by 2030. Flipkart's report reveals a shift from luxury to daily essential, with Gen Z driving growth and demand expanding beyond metros. Hyperlocal needs are shaping product preferences, indicating a democratized and evolving…

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Customers will feast as Zepto to pour fuel into quick commerce fire

Zepto’s proposed Rs 9,500 cr ($1 billion) IPO could significantly intensify competition in India’s already crowded quick commerce market. The company, which is targeting a July listing, plans to use the fresh capital to expand dark stores, invest in technology, and acquire more customers.

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Curefoods follows Flipkart, PhonePe to delay IPO plan amid choppy markets

Cloud kitchen platform Curefoods has postponed its Rs 800 crore IPO plans after Sebi approval, as mutual funds resisted its Rs 4,000 crore valuation. The company, facing market headwinds for loss-making new-age firms, aims to relist next year if market conditions improve. This follows similar deferrals by PhonePe and Flipkart.

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Silicon Valley’s South Park Commons ramps up India deeptech push

South Park Commons is increasing its focus on India's deeptech sector, shifting investments beyond traditional software to areas like semiconductors and robotics. The firm, which backs founders at the earliest stages, sees growing global investor appetite for hardtech due to policy support and maturing startups. SPC aims for at least…

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Why Amazon has struggled to crack India

Amazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as local competitors like Flipkart and Reliance Retail gain significant ground. Amazon faces challenges adapting to India's market complexities and regulatory environment. The company is re-evaluating its investments and operational…

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ETtech Interview | Quick commerce industry unlikely to sustain as many players as today: Swiggy's Sriharsha Majety

Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety believes the quick commerce market is overpopulated and prioritises long-term economics over market share battles. He addressed recent shareholder concerns regarding board appointment rights, emphasising its link to the company's Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC) status.

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Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending war

Swiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive delivery speed and discount strategies. Swiggy's CEO believes this approach will retain loyal customers. This decision comes amid intense competition in India's fast-growing quick commerce sector. Investors are seeking a clear…

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Flipkart revamps Shopsy to take on Meesho, Amazon Bazaar in value commerce segment

Shopsy has over 450 million app downloads and delivers across more than 20,000 pin codes, but did not disclose its annual transacting users or order volumes. The company also declined to comment on specifics.

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Flipkart’s 13-minute delivery draws praise from Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner

Walmart's CEO John Furner has expressed enthusiasm over Flipkart's groundbreaking 13-minute delivery service, marking it as a transformative element of their operations in India. This rapid-response system not only exemplifies Flipkart's innovative spirit but also aligns with Walmart's broader strategy of strengthening its international investments.

The Economic Times

Walmart’s international sales growth in Q4 driven by Flipkart, China units

Flipkart powered Walmart's international growth in the first quarter of FY27. The ecommerce company boosted advertising revenue and profitability and its quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, is scaling faster deliveries. This quick commerce push aligns with Walmart's global strategy to enhance ecommerce economics.

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Walmart Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) executives said the retailer delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales growth, driven by higher transactions, e-commerce momentum, marketplace gains and growth in advertising and membership revenue, while higher fuel costs weighed on operating income. CEO

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Walmart heads into the Q1 earnings release with multiple growth drivers working in its favor. But valuation remains a concern.

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Early-stage vertical commerce startups continue to draw VC interest across beauty, fashion, services

Investors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies like Firi, Dazzl, and Klydo are seeking substantial funding. This rush signals a focus on convenience driving profitability. VCs are backing these ventures, aiming to capture the next big player in various niche markets. The trend…

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Flipkart Pulls Ahead: How India's E-Commerce Giant is Winning Hearts and Carts

From weekly active users to GMV share, two new institutional reports reveal that Flipkart is extending its lead over competitors and building a multi-business moat that rivals struggle to replicate.

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Irrational pricing unlikely in third-party logistics even as ecommerce growth improves: Delhivery’s Sahil Barua

Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua anticipates no "irrational pricing" or heavy capital expenditure in the third-party logistics sector, despite projected ecommerce growth. He believes third-party players will gain market share from first-party operators like Amazon and Flipkart due to cost efficiencies.

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & more

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company is investing in tech centres and a data centre partnership with Adani Group, while exploring logistics and local commerce opportunities.

The Economic Times

Flipkart puts IPO on ice; Rapido's $240 million raise

Flipkart has hit pause on its IPO in a jittery market. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Flipkart pauses IPO discussions amid rising volatility in markets

Walmart-owned Flipkart has indefinitely paused its IPO plans due to rising market volatility and a crowded pipeline of upcoming public issues. This decision follows similar postponements by other major tech firms, as Flipkart focuses on aggressive investment in its quick commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, to drive growth amidst stagnating e-commerce…

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Groww investors reap bumper returns; Lightspeed’s India rethink

Happy Wednesday! Groww delivered strong gains to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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