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Wall Street Is Bullish on Walmart Stock Ahead of Earnings. I Recommend Waiting for a Pullback to Buy.

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

Barchart · May 20

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…

The Economic Times · May 20

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.

The Economic Times · May 18

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.

The Economic Times · May 13

Groww investors make bank; Mobikwik, Fractal's Q4 profits surge

Groww delivered strong returns to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times · May 12

West Bengal tax body rejects Flipkart’s GST exemption model for delivery charges

Flipkart's bid to exempt delivery charges from GST by classifying itself as a Goods Transport Agency has been rejected by the West Bengal Appellate Authority. The ruling found Flipkart's model to be a 'legal fiction,' not a genuine GTA service, emphasizing its organized logistics operations.

The Economic Times · May 12

ETtech In-depth: Amazon’s quick commerce blitz rattles Blinkit’s playbook

Amazon's aggressive 10-minute delivery push is intensifying competition in India's quick commerce market, putting pressure on leader Blinkit. While Blinkit previously focused on premium customers, it's now recalibrating strategy amid rising competition. Amazon leverages its Prime membership for speed and selection, aiming to capture the same urban, high-frequency shopper.

The Economic Times · May 12

Walmart CEO meets PM Modi, signals deeper India investment

Walmart CEO John Furner met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting focused on India's economic growth and investment opportunities. Walmart has sourced $40 billion in goods from India. The company is expanding its digital commerce and payments sectors. Flipkart and PhonePe are planning public listings in India. Walmart…

The Economic Times · May 8

Is Walmart Stock a Buy Ahead of Q4 Earnings on Feb. 19?

With continued strength in e-commerce, expanding advertising revenue, and increased membership fee income, Walmart could deliver solid growth in Q4.

Barchart · Feb 17

Flipkart delivery worker changes statement on rescue effort to save Noida techie

Moninder, a Flipkart delivery worker who attempted to rescue 26-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, has changed his statement on what transpired the night Yuvraj drowned in a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150. Yuvraj died after his car crashed through a compromised boundary wall and plunged into…

Newslaundry · Jan 20