E-Commerce

India’s e-commerce landscape is gearing up for its most anticipated annual sales events—Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2025. Both platforms are expected to roll out extensive discounts across categories including electronics, fashion, home appliances, and personal care, with additional benefits for cardholders, exchange offers, and loyalty program subscribers. Analysts predict that these mega-sales will drive record transaction volumes, influencing both consumer spending patterns and digital retail trends.

India’s e-commerce industry is witnessing a dual impact of recent changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance rules, coinciding with the onset of the festive shopping season. While regulatory adjustments have added operational complexities for online sellers, consumer demand has surged ahead of Diwali, offering a timely boost to platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and emerging domestic marketplaces.

Quick-commerce startup Zepto has entered India’s highly competitive online pharmacy space, unveiling a bold promise to deliver essential medicines within 10 minutes. This strategic diversification marks a pivotal step in Zepto’s broader ambition to dominate last-mile delivery by expanding beyond groceries into essential healthcare. With this move, the Mumbai-based firm aims to challenge established players in the e-pharma sector by leveraging its existing hyperlocal infrastructure and tech-enabled logistics.

Eternal Group's stock surged 15% on Monday, reaching a new 52-week high amid a sharp increase in trading volume. The rally, driven by heightened investor interest and significant intraday momentum, saw the stock peak at Rs. 9.90 on the NSE, extending its bullish trend. This impressive upswing is part of a broader trajectory that has seen the company's shares appreciate over 35% in the last month alone. While no immediate corporate announcements accompanied the surge, market participants are speculating on potential fundamental triggers.

Eternal Ltd. posted a net profit of Rs. 25 crore for the first quarter of FY2025, reflecting a decline compared to the same period last year. The dip in profitability highlights the challenges faced by the company amid evolving market conditions, inflationary pressures, and potentially shifting input costs. While the firm continues to maintain operational stability, the contraction in bottom-line performance may prompt a strategic reassessment of cost structures and growth plans.

Meesho, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce startup backed by Japanese investment giant SoftBank, has initiated a confidential filing with India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO). The company, known for its asset-light, social commerce model, intends to raise at least Rs. 4,250 crore through the offering. By leveraging SEBI’s pre-filing confidentiality provision, Meesho aims to maintain strategic discretion while navigating fluctuating market conditions.