E-Commerce
Mint Explainer: How are Indians shopping for home and kitchen this Diwali?
Higher input costs and consequent price hikes could weigh on sales.
4 min read7 Oct 2026Nykaa's Q2 business update brings a fresh bout of optimism
Nykaa stock has gained 5% following the 4 October business update, bringing the 2026 return to 28% despite pessimistic sentiment in the broader market
4 min read6 Oct 2026New IPO listings: Discount or premium? AceVector, Runwal, Orient, German Green Steel & Power - Check worst, best debut
Four new IPOs debuted on October 5, with Orient Cables performing strongest, rising 65.44%. German Green Steel showed moderate gains, while Runwal Enterprises had a flat opening. AceVector declined 11.50%, marking the weakest performance among the listings.
5 min read5 Oct 2026E-commerce platforms lean into affordability this festive season
The push mirrors Meesho’s affordability strategy, intensifying competition in India’s fast-growing value-commerce segment.
4 min read3 Oct 2026Mint Explainer | Why the CCPA fined e-commerce portals for selling agro-products
The Central Consumer Protection Authority said the law expressly requires verification before a regulated product is sold online.
5 min read30 Sep 2026Fierce AI rivalry to become everyone’s agent-in-chief could reshape e-commerce beyond recognition
Amazon’s barring of Meta’s personal AI agent Muse is a flashpoint in an online battle that’s likely to erupt as agents vie to shop and spend money on behalf of humans. Businesses must stay alert. So must antitrust watchdogs.
2 min read29 Sep 2026Amazon plans to invest ₹25,000 crore in India's quick-commerce sector, but can it catch up to Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy?
Amazon plans to invest $3 billion in its India quick-commerce business by 2030, aiming to increase its market presence. Currently, Amazon holds a 6.2% market share, competing against rivals like Swiggy and Blinkit, which dominate with 77% of the sector.
2 min read24 Sep 2026Advertising margin holds the key to Meesho’s profitability
While logistics margin expansion can bring Meesho to Ebitda breakeven, scaling ad monetization will be the key driver of actual profitability and further upside for the stock.
3 min read23 Sep 2026Snapdeal banks on Gen Z to leave its old image behind
Eyeing a ₹1,741-crore valuation, AceVector is taking Snapdeal public with a narrower value-fashion strategy, betting on younger shoppers and underserved markets to drive its next phase of growth.
3 min read23 Sep 2026India’s value-commerce players look beyond low prices to win shoppers
Flipkart’s Shopsy, Amazon Bazaar, and Snapdeal are sharpening their value-commerce strategies around engagement, localization and fashion.
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