Delivery News
Ecom Express sees 150 employees resign; some senior leaders to quit after CCI approves acquisition by Delhivery
In April, Delhivery announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Ecom Express Limited for about ₹1,400 crore in cash. The acquisition is awaiting approval from CCI, after which Ecom Express will become a subsidiary of Delhivery.
4 min read29 May 2025Labour union files complaint against IPO-bound Zepto over breach of promises
The union claims gig workers were misled about wages, accommodation, and working conditions.
4 min read20 May 2025Can AI spark growth and joy for offline retail?
AI-powered location management tools can now update each store’s data across multiple search engines and maps, helping customers find and navigate to their nearest store without any friction.
4 min read12 May 2025Indian quick commerce upstarts sidestep expensive dark stores in ONDC push
Bengaluru-based KiranaPro and Apna Mart, as well as Mumbai's Kiko Live are among those pioneering this asset-light model in India's small towns, aiming for a more sustainable path to quick delivery of an assortment of goods in markets that have proven tough for the larger players to crack.
5 min read26 Apr 2025How does the Ecom Express buy position Delhivery for the future?
Delhivery acquired Ecom Express at an 80% discount in the fragmented third-party logistics sector. While the deal improves Delhivery’s scale, rising losses, the threat from Meesho’s Valmo, and integration risks weigh on near-term earnings. But will it pay off in the long run?
6 min read14 Apr 2025Laundry, babysitting or kitchen chores? There's an app for that
While Snabbit offers mopping, cleaning and kitchen services, Swiggy's Pyng aggregates fitness trainers, astrologers and financial consultants. All of them hope to mimic the success of UrbanCompany, the pioneer in the home services segment.
2 min read5 Feb 2025From Gondal's Coconut Culture to Hubli's Lucky Hotel, small-town eateries tap technology as food delivery soars
As food and grocery delivery giants make deeper inroads, eateries and restaurants in small towns like Gujarat's Gondal and Karnataka's Hubli are reaching out to software providers such as DotPe, UrbanPiper, and PetPooja to automate and streamline their business processes for efficiency and scale.
4 min read4 Feb 2025India’s quick food delivery face-off: Whose data is it anyway?
If quick-food platforms are breaking the rules of fair competition, as restaurants allege, they should be hauled up by antitrust authorities. But data-driven innovation is welcome. It will favour consumers and help the Indian market evolve.
3 min read13 Jan 2025Home delivery eats DMart Ready's grocery lunch
Avenue Supermarts Ltd will now offer only home delivery in certain areas, marking a change in strategy amid rising e-commerce demand. CEO Neville Noronha will be replaced by Anshul Asawa on 1 February 2024, as investors worry about future growth and competition in the grocery sector.
4 min read13 Jan 2025Can Ecom Express’s IPO succeed when Delhivery’s stock has failed to deliver?
Delhivery listed in May 2022. More than two years later, its stock continues to trade below its IPO price. Ecom Express wants to follow in the much bigger market leader’s footsteps and go public. But given its losses and stunted revenue growth, will primary market investors be interested?
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared