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Flipkart rolls out GST Genie to banish the taxation confusion
The Goods and Services Tax will be rolled out by 1st July 2017 and it is expected to affect product pricing, sourcing, d...
Future Group to purchase FabFurnish; not interested in Jabong?
It is has been reported that retail giant, Future Group is likely to purchase online furniture store FabFurnish. German...
Online brands set up offline stores to increase buyer reach
Leading online stores are realising the importance of having a physical presence in terra firma. In a surprising roundab...
Indiarush is in no hurry to pay off our dues, allege Sellers
Yet another ecommerce company has joined the ‘Payment Delay Club’. The new entrant is IndiaRush that seems to be in no r...
Niche marketplaces – 5 Advantages over other marketplaces
To Niche or not to Niche, that is the question.It is common knowledge that marketplaces online are the next big thing of...
Flipkart launches Home Category, attempt at higher margins?
In its efforts to get into new avenues to increase margins, Flipkart has launched the home category.More than 5 lakh pro...
Etailers, look beyond the metros! Others are already targeting tier 2,3 cities!
While ecommerce has ample scope in the metro cities, the smaller towns and villages comprise of a large chunk of the pop...
Etailers’ Union Budget 2016 Wish list – want GST & Ease of doing business
IndianOnlineSeller (IOS) has already presented how in the absence of ecommerce specific laws, the industry is in a state...
What sells most in the Indian Ecommerce market?
The first question every online retail newbie has when they enter the sector is, ‘what to sell?’ The Long Tail Phenomeno...
Snapdeal & Flipkart most complained against Indian etailers; Here’s why
The National Consumer Helpline registered around 1,300 consumer complaints against ecommerce companies last year. From 2...
Online retailers secure logistics ahead of GOSF
Shopping, shopping everywhereAfter drawing flak for major bloopers in delivery of products last festive season, most big...
When should you consider using Snapdeal’s Margin Switch feature?
Snapdeal claims it is only two years away from profits. To keep striving towards this goal with the help of its sellers...
GST can hinder Indian ecommerce industry’s growth, alleges IAMAI
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) in association with Pricewaterhouse Coopers release...
Flipkart’s ‘Nearby’ app to be a faraway memory; invests in new Tech
Flipkart has decided to shut down its grocery delivery app ‘Nearby’. The pilot project, launched in October, would deliv...
Facebook ads can unlock additional sales, but only if used correctly
The modes of promoting are many. You have the option to advertise on online marketplaces and even social media. Out of a...
Buzzwords of Indian Ecommerce 2015 – A look at the defining trends
As we bid adieu to 2015 and welcome 2016 with open arms and a little apprehension, it’s time to rewind and look back at...
Askmebazaar to offer home services on its platform next year
With the online retail scenario in full boom in India, anything that can be sold or is needed by people seems to be maki...
Flipkart rehires 2 employees to launch grocery vertical; Myntra co-founder exits
Back in November 2016, Flipkart’s co-founder Binny Bansal had expressed his renewed interest in the online grocery busin...
7-yr-old Flipkart’s evolution through the eyes of Sachin Bansal
Alexa rank 7, fresh capital of $1 billion, 14000 employees and day by day inching towards becoming India’s first $100 bi...
GST: Flipkart concerned over clause on tax collection at source
Ecommerce major Flipkart today expressed concern over a clause relating to tax collection at source in the Goods and Ser...
Flipkart Targets West Bengal to Increase its Seller Base!
Flipkart is now eyeing West Bengal to increase its seller base by offering marketing support and training to sellers.The...
India’s top three marketplaces come together and say, ‘GST is fine, TCS is not’
The unimaginable has happened! Leading online marketplaces (and arch rivals) Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal have joined...
More and more people opting for online shopping in Mizoram
With online shopping gnawing at its feet, shopping in the markets in Mizoram has come down drastically even when Christm...
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[Interview] Ecommerce companies vouch for cashback, Cashkaro co-founder Swati tells us why
Rohan & Swati Bhargava, Co-founders of Cashkaro.comIt wouldn’t be wrong to say the year 2015 was the year of affilia...
Niche Etailers Disrupt Ecommerce Trinity’s Business; IRCTC proclaims ‘explore us to increase sales’
Last week IOS shared Morgan Stanley’s report that revealed how the combined GMV of Indian ecommerce industry’s trinity –...
Demonetisation continues to bring down ecommerce projections; Forrester the latest to slash predictions
With the impact of demonetisation, the Indian ecommerce industry witnessed a substantial drop in sales. This put a major...
Mebelkart to release withheld payments, but not fully?
It seemed pretty clear that Mebelkart, the Askme group subsidiary, was unable to pay its sellers. After continuous delay...
Snapdeal secures online biz further through ISO certification
Ecommerce major Snapdeal today announced that it has received the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification making it among the f...
Offer valid for limited period only: Crazy online discounts to end soon
Just last week we carried an article on how Myntra plans to focus on breaking even soon. Seems like this bug has caught...
Ecommerce is booming but are false discounts giving it a bad reputation?
Albeit the growth projections are low, Indian ecommerce is still booming. A representative of the Fossil Group, (a franc...
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[Infographic] Flipkart is NOT people’s favourite online marketplace! Surprised?!
In the landmark year of 2015, ecommerce progressed in leaps and bounds. There were many surprises, some shocking some ex...
Amazon to set up two new facilities in Coimbatore, Noida
Amazon Development Centre today announced its plans to open two customer service facilities — one each in Coimbatore and...
Craftsvilla provides Online Seller Loans after partnering with Lendingkart
Online lending platform Lendingkart today announced that it has tied up with ethnic products e- commerce marketplace Cra...
Ecom Express to take on rival Delhivery with upcoming fulfilment services
Online sellers who operate around Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh can rejoice. Logistics company Ecom Express is g...
Ecommerce success and community building, CEO of Limeroad shares tips
In a recent chat with YourStory, the CEO and Founder of LimeRoad, Suchi Mukherjee shared interesting insights and tips f...
Flipkart trying to form etailers’ association; But alienating sellers with increased commissions?
Online retail companies are concerned that the new FDI rules are to their detriment. They intend to start a club of thei...
Sellers say TCS under GST is not all bad like top etailers claim
A couple of days ago, the head honchos of online retail came together and agreed that GST was alright for the industry b...
Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon selling medicines without licence
The Maharashtra government has taken action against e-commerce giants Snapdeal, Amazon and Flipkart which were selling m...
Ecommerce expected to touch $50-55 billion by 2022: Study
Ecommerce market is expected to be at $50-55 billion by 2022 from the current $6-8 billion, according to a recent report...
Amazon scouting for 1.3 million sqft office space!
All those who were wondering how more profitable ecommerce could get, listen up!If reports are to be believed, Amazon In...
Alternative for COD – ROD “Release On Delivery”
PayUPaisa has launched a new payment option called (ROD) Release on Delivery. This new option aims to fix the broke...
5 popular online marketplaces in India, other than eBay, Flipkart etc.
Due to their aggressive marketing policies, everyone has already heard about big and popular online marketplaces like Fl...
Marketplaces, jewellery brands join hands to multiply sales & it’s working!
This year jewellery shoppers have chosen to buy their gold and precious stones online. Traditionally, Indians have prefe...
Why do Ebay Sellers’ Accounts Get Suspended? (Part 1)
Account Suspension is a dreaded word in online seller circles. When this happens, it can definitely be huge blow to your...
India’s Internet user base jumps 49%; will outdo US by December
A latest report released by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and IMRB (Indian Market Research...
ShopClues Has Launched An Android App For Sellers
ShopClues, the Indian e-commerce marketplace has launched an Android app which is directed at sellers. This app will giv...
Flipkart’s biggest backer Tiger Global pumps over $1 billion into rivals Amazon
Flipkart’s largest investor Tiger Global has increased its investment in Amazon, to make it the online marketplaces...
What Not To Do after your Ebay Sellers Account gets Suspended (Part 2)
In our previous post, we explained the possible reasons why a seller’s Ebay India trading account might get su...
Tata banks on Croma for ecommerce thrust, severs ties with Snapdeal
Off late, Ratan Tata has been busy investing in ecommerce companies in his own capacity. Tata’s egrocery platform&n...
