New Delhi, March 27 – Quick commerce platforms, which promise delivery of goods in under 30 minutes, are rapidly transforming the retail landscape in India by significantly influencing consumer buying habits. According to a joint report by Flipkart and Bain & Company, these platforms accounted for over two-thirds of all e-grocery orders and nearly 10 percent of total e-retail spending in 2024.

As per agency report, the study highlights that India’s quick commerce sector has outpaced global trends and is projected to grow at an annual rate exceeding 40 percent by 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by expansion across various product categories, geographic regions, and customer segments.

The report notes that the emergence of quick commerce has been one of the most defining shifts in India’s e-retail sector over the past two years. While the segment initially focused on grocery deliveries, it has now diversified significantly. Around 15 to 20 percent of its gross merchandise value (GMV) currently comes from categories such as general merchandise, mobile phones, electronics, and apparel.

High population density and easy access to low-cost "dark stores" – retail outlets that cater exclusively to online orders – have contributed to the rapid rise of these platforms in India. Quick commerce companies have also attracted substantial interest from various players, enriching their value proposition to consumers.

While the majority of GMV continues to come from India’s top six metropolitan cities, the sector is expanding into smaller towns, further boosting growth. However, the report emphasizes the importance of adapting business models for these emerging markets, managing rising competition, and optimizing supply chains to ensure sustained profitability.

The Flipkart-Bain report on India’s online shopping trends in 2025 also notes that India has become one of the world’s largest retail markets. In 2024, the country emerged as the third-largest retail market globally. The Indian e-retail sector reached a GMV of approximately $60 billion, making it the second-largest market globally in terms of online shopping volume.

Although a slowdown in private consumption reduced the sector’s growth rate from a historic high of 20 percent to 10–12 percent in 2024, the outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, especially with expected momentum during the festive season.

Looking ahead, the e-retail segment is projected to grow at over 18 percent annually, potentially reaching a GMV of $170–190 billion over the next six years.

New Delhi, March 7 – Online food ordering platform Swiggy has expanded its railway food delivery service to 100 stations across 20 states in collaboration with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The company announced this development on Friday, marking a significant milestone in enhancing convenience for train travelers.

As per agency reports, Swiggy has been working with IRCTC since March 2024 to facilitate food delivery services on trains. The company aims to further extend its reach to additional railway stations in the coming months, ensuring more passengers can enjoy diverse meal options while traveling.

Deepak Maloo, Vice President of Swiggy Food Marketplace, emphasized the cultural significance of train journeys in India and the integral role that food plays in enhancing the travel experience. He noted that expanding Swiggy's food delivery service to 100 stations would provide passengers with greater convenience and access to a wide variety of meals from across the country.

With this expansion, Swiggy aims to improve the quality and accessibility of food for train travelers, offering them an alternative to traditional onboard catering options. The partnership with IRCTC aligns with the growing demand for better meal choices and seamless delivery services during long-distance journeys.

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) A delivery boy of Zomato took a horse ride to deliver an order in Hyderabad on Tuesday after petrol stations ran out of fuel due to strike by truckers over new law on hit-and-run accidents.

The delivery boy wearing Zomato bag was seen riding the horse on a road near Imperial hotel in Chanchalguda area in the old city.

The video of the young man riding the horse to deliver the order was widely shared on social media.

He came with the innovative idea after his motorbike ran out of petrol. Petrol banks were either shut after running out of stocks or there were long queues of customers.

The video reminded people of a visual of a Swiggy man riding a horse to deliver food in Mumbai in 2002 amid heavy rains.

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A South Delhi consumer ordered a whopping 9,940 condoms from Zomato-owned quick delivery platform Blinkit in 2023 who, according to the company, "deserves a standing ovation".

While Gurugram ordered 65,973 lighters in 2023, the city also ordered Tonic water (carbonated drink) more than soft drinks this year, according to 'Blinkit Trends 2023'.

About 30,02,080 PartySmart tablets (to avoid morning hangover after alcohol consumption) were delivered this year, according to the company.

Someone from Bengaluru placed an order for an iPhone 15 Pro Max worth Rs 1,59,900, a packet of Lay’s and six bananas.

Around 3,20,04,725 maggi packets were delivered after midnight as a consumer bought 101 litres of mineral water in one order.

Around 80,267 Gangajal bottles were delivered this year via Blinkit as someone bought 4,832 bathing soaps in 2023.

“About 351,033 printouts were delivered before 8 a.m. and 45,16,490 Eno sachets were ordered, along with 1,22,38,740 ice creams and 8,50,011 ice cube packets. this year.

Someone from Hyderabad ordered 17,009 kgs of rice in 2023.

"Thirty-eight underwears were ordered in a month by someone. They were delivered brief-ly,” said Blinkit. Another consumer ordered 972 mobile chargers.

“Shared so many facts about buying patterns on Blinkit through 2023. Dropping some of the best to round up the year. Which one is your favourite?” Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa posted on LinkedIn.

A follower reacted: “Obviously brought by a retailer due to price differential from GT distributor”.

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Zomato shares were trading more than 4 per cent down on Thursday morning after it received Rs 400 crore show-cause notice from the goods and services tax (GST) authorities over unpaid dues collected as "delivery charges".

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) last month issued a demand notice to Zomato and its rival Swiggy, asking them to pay pending dues of over Rs 400 crore and Rs 350 crore, respectively.

The show-cause notice to Zomato is for the period between October 29, 2019, and March 31, 2022, according to media reports.

The food delivery platform said that it "strongly believes that it is not liable to pay any tax since the delivery charge is collected by the company on behalf of the delivery partners".

In a regulatory filing, Zomato said that in view of the contractual terms and conditions mutually agreed upon, "the delivery partners have provided the delivery services to the customers and not the company".

"The company will be filing an appropriate response to the show cause notice (SCN)," Zomato added.

"At this stage, no order of any kind has been passed and as mentioned above, the company believes that it has a strong case on merit," said the company.

Last month, Zomato and Swiggy received GST notices on delivery charges.

As per Zomato and Swiggy, 'delivery charge' is nothing but the cost borne by the delivery partners who go to deliver food from door to door.

Swiggy recently increased the platform fee from Rs 2 to Rs 3 for food orders.

A Swiggy spokesperson had told IANS that "there has been no significant change on platform fee, which is applied by most service players and is a common practice across industries".

Zomato earlier increased its platform fee to Rs 3 per order from an initial Rs 2.

New Delhi (India), September 7: As the festival season in India approaches with Janmashtami just around the corner, dietary guidelines become increasingly important. Festive periods in India bring specific food restrictions into play, such as the consumption of Satvik food, strict adherence to vegetarian meals, and observing dietary restrictions during fasting. These celebrations are also known for their rich variety of traditional dishes, particularly during Janmashtami and other festivities. Earlier, travellers often missed out on enjoying these traditional dishes while on the move, resorting to homemade cold meals or snacks due to their unavailability. However, Zoop has transformed the experience for train passengers during Janmashtami allowing them to savour their preferred hot meals while on the go.

Zoop, a certified Online Food Aggregator under the IRCTC e-catering project, is dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for train travellers by offering exciting food options. It ensures passengers receive their preferred meals conveniently at their train seats. Zoop also recognizes the importance of festivals like Janmashtami and through collaboration with 2500+ FSSAI approved top restaurants at more than 160 train stations and on 5000+ trains across India, guarantees a satisfying dining experience during festive travel, catering to passengers’ culinary preferences and dietary needs.

Zoop’s Janmashtami Food Choices

Train passengers can now fully enjoy the special Janmashtami cuisine while maintaining their fasting traditions thanks to Zoop. This service offers an extensive menu catering to a variety of preferences, including Satvik dishes without onions and garlic, purely vegetarian meals, and options for devotees observing fasting rituals with simple fruit, vegetable, and dairy-based meals. Additionally, Zoop provides a delightful selection of traditional Janmashtami snacks and sweets, such as: Meva ke ladoo, Makhana Paag, Kheer, Dhaniya Panjiri, Makhan Mishri, Chakli in North India, Murukku from Andhra, Seedai and Verkadalai Urundai from Tamil Nadu, and Gopal kala from Maharashtra. Accessing these options is made easy through Zoop’s official website, App, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google Chat.

How to Order Janmashtami Special Food on Train through Zoop:

1. Open Zoop via their website, app, or WhatsApp 7042062070 for assistance.

2. Enter details – PNR number, train name/number, or station name.

3. Discover diverse restaurants and food choices, then make your choice.

4. Choose the payment option and confirm the order.

5. The food is all set to arrive at your train seat. Enjoy!

“Zoop is committed to enhancing train journeys during festive occasions by catering to the unique tastes and dietary preferences of train travellers. Beyond merely offering meals, Zoop has established a broad network of restaurants to ensure that the Janmashtami celebration on the train is not only delightful but also nourishing. We provide a wide range of traditional and specialised meal choices, streamline the ordering process for user convenience, and place a strong emphasis on ensuring dining satisfaction while travelling by train,” says Puneet Sharma, Founder, Zoop.

Zoop’s Food Ordering Services and Payment Options

Zoop offers several online food ordering services, including pre-booked meals for upcoming train journeys and on-board delivery. Additionally, with multiple payment options such as:

– Online payments using credit/debit cards, net-banking, UPI, and Zoop wallet.

– Cash on delivery.

– And the newly introduced “Pay At Delivery.”

Zoop provides a wide range of food options and round-the-clock services to enhance the festive experience in India. Moreover, its multilingual platform allows train passengers to order meals in Hindi, English, or Hinglish, tailored to their dietary preferences, making Janmashtami travel truly memorable. Order food from Zoop to make your festive train travel truly unforgettable!

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New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Giving a tough fight to Zomato-Swiggy dominance in online food delivery market, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the government, on Monday said that 50,000 restaurants are now live for placing online orders on the Open Network, across 172 cities.

The number of restaurants on the Open Network shot up from 500 in February 2023 to 50,000 in August 2023, depicting exponential growth.

“What started with our first order in September 2022, the Network has onboarded over 50,000 restaurants till now. As we continue to grow and expand, we are excited about the future of online food delivery in the ecommerce ecosystem and our role in shaping it,” said T. Koshy, MD and CEO at ONDC.

ONDC said that Seller Network Participants (NPs) are central to this achievement, like Magicpin, uEngage, Bitsila, EkSecond, Growth Falcons, Mystore, nStore, and eSamudaay.

ONDC aims to double the restaurant count by the end of 2023. Consumers can order food online on the ONDC Network via Buyer Apps including Paytm, Pincode, Magicpin, Mystore among others.

New Delhi (India), July 1: In recent years, the hemp industry in India is gaining the attention of several powerful business magnates. The number of states that allow the cultivation and commercialization of hemp is increasing. The Government of India 2018 passed the Industrial Hemp Act that legalizes the cultivation of hemp in the entire country. 

After realizing the immense potential of the hemp industry in the country, Krishn Anand Tripathi and Nishant Choudhry decided to turn their vision into reality. They founded HempKart in 2023, and ever since they started, they have focused on providing the best hemp products in India. Today, HempKart is one of the most prominent online hemp marketplaces in India. 

With the vision to become India’s leading company in the hemp industry, HempKart is committed to providing the highest quality hemp products at the most competitive prices with exceptional customer service. 

HempKart is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide range of CBD oils and hemp products at affordable prices. All their listed products are made from high-quality CBD oil extracted from the Natural hemp plant. The company’s inventory boasts an array of hemp and CBD products, comprising oils, capsules, gummies, topicals, proteins and an assortment of other offerings. 

All HempKart products are meticulously crafted with superior-grade ingredients and subjected to third-party laboratory testing to guarantee maximum efficacy and purity.

HempKart has expeditiously emerged as the primary hub for procuring top-tier hemp and CBD merchandise in India. The company’s extensive customer base attests to its credibility, and its products are unfailingly lauded by satisfied customers.

In addition to being a reliable purveyor of hemp and CBD products, HempKart is also a reputable source of knowledge on the subject. The company’s website offers a plethora of informative resources that expound on the manifold advantages of hemp and CBD.

Customers can also call HempKart customer care and get a 100% free medical consultation from a registered Ayurvedic Practitioner who is expertise in hemp to choose the best product which suits their health issues.

Hemp-based products are useful in many treatments, such as migraine, anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, blood pressure, and diabetes. Diabetic patients who use cannabis to treat insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar reported managing their symptoms well. In addition, cannabis is used for inflammation disorders such as arthritis and many more in a very effective way.

Similarly, it’s one of the most popular alternative treatments for fibromyalgia (pain and stiffness), chronic pain from other factors and so on. It helps you quickly relieve your pain without using external substances or chemicals.

Some of the most widely acknowledged benefits of hemp and CBD encompass:

• Pain relief
• Inflammation reduction
• Anxiety Relief
• Depression Relief
• Sleep Improvement
• Immunity Booster
• Acne Reduction
• Epilepsy Treatment
• Cancer Treatment
• Menstrual Pain Relief
• Arthritis Treatment
• Sexual Health
• Fat Loss
• Diabetes Treatment

HempKart is the best choice in this regard as there are a variety of CBD extract oils ranging from Full Spectrum (THC Rich) to CBD Isolates that are free from THC depending on the requirement and medical condition of the customer. You can get all products in capsules or liquid in various forms and sizes.

At present, an assortment of outlets such as dispensaries, health food stores, and e-commerce retailers offer a plethora of hemp and CBD products. When opting for a hemp or CBD product, it is paramount to procure one that is composed of excellent quality components and is subjected to third-party laboratory testing to validate its purity and potency. HempKart has established itself as a reliable purveyor of top-notch hemp and CBD products. Merchandise is fashioned using premium-quality constituents and subjected to third-party laboratory testing to ensure the authenticity of purity and potency. 

With an extensive array of hemp and CBD products, HempKart provides an ample selection for customers to find the ideal product that caters to their specific requirements. The company offers a diverse range of superior-quality products and an abundance of informative material regarding the advantages of hemp and CBD. If you are considering experimenting with hemp or CBD, HempKart is an excellent point of origin.

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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) One of the major benefits of the Centre's decision to withdraw the Rs 2,000 currency note might be the immediate uptick in consumption demand, according to the State Bank of Indias Economic Research Department.

"As per our estimate consumption demand may be frontloaded by Rs 55,000 crore. With the bank note remaining a legal tender, unlike demonetisation, consumption could see a boost. Though, RBI asked customers to deposit or exchange the Rs 2,000 notes, but it is expected that high-value amounts could move to high-value spends such as gold/jewellery, high-end consumer durables like AC, mobile phones etc, and real estate," the report said.

Cash transactions have sharply risen at petrol pumps and cash-paying customers are using Rs 2,000 notes.

The All-India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) has said that the digital payments, which used to be 40 per cent of daily sales at pumps, have dropped to 10 per cent while cash sales have increased dramatically.

People have also started ordering items online with the cash-on-delivery option. It is reported that nearly 75 per cent users of online food delivery aggregator Zomato opting for cash-on-delivery have been paying with Rs 2,000 notes.

Ecommerce, food and online grocery segments are likely to witness an increase in customers opting for cash on delivery.

The report expects an increase in donations through Rs 2,000 notes in temples and other religious institutions and sundry purchases such as consumer durables, boutique furniture, etc.

Around Rs 55,000 crore could be withdrawn by public from Rs 92,000 crore saving bank deposits to be made cumulatively through Rs 2,000 notes. This should give consumption boost along with increasing the velocity of money.

"Considering the MPC of this Rs 55,000 crore at 0.7, we believe that the Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) might increase by Rs 1.83 lakh crore through the multiplier effect. Considering that ratio of PFCE to GDP at constant prices is around 58 per cent, we may expect Q1 FY24 GDP growth at 8.1 per cent with an upward bias due to the impact of this Rs 2,000 note withdrawal event. This reinforces our projection that FY24 GDP could be higher than 6.5 per cent, per the RBI estimate," the report said.

New Delhi (India), June 8: With more than 1,000 products and over 1,000 popular brands, Pay Store Pe (paystorepe.com) offers customers a one-stop destination for all their food and grocery needs and has emerged as a prominent player in the online and offline grocery retail industry.

From pulses to grains, oils, spices and seasonings to packaged products, beverages, and personal care items, Pay Store Pe has it all. Customers can choose from a wide range of options in each category, handpicked to ensure the best quality at the lowest prices.

“My mission and vision for Pay Store Pe are to become a leading player in the grocery retail sector, on par with renowned brands like Blinkit, Zepto, and Bigbasket. We are committed to expanding our presence both nationally and internationally,” said Afzal Ali, Founder and CEO of Pay Store Pe.

Afzal Ali has an experience of over a decade in the industry and established Pay Store Pe to enhance customer convenience.

“Grocery shopping has evolved in the last few years, especially since the Covid pandemic. For many customers, online has become the default mode of grocery shopping, but many others continue to prefer offline grocery shopping. We are targeting both online and offline expansion, which will further enhance accessibility and provide customers with the flexibility to choose between online and offline shopping modes based on their preferences,” Afzal Ali said.

As part of its expansion strategy and to strengthen its offline presence, Pay Store Pe aims to establish a network of physical grocery stores in various locations across the country, covering all postal codes.

Online grocery retailing has grown at a fast rate in the last few years, but the overall segment still occupies a very small size of the overall market, offering tremendous potential for growth for Pay Store Pe. Coupled with its offline presence, Pay Store Pe is set to become the preferred grocery retailer for millions of customers.

Pay Store Pe is available on both web and app platforms, ensuring easy access for customers using different devices and operating systems. This approach underscores the company’s commitment to offering a seamless and convenient shopping experience. It offers a range of payment options, including debit and credit cards, cash/Sodexo coupons upon delivery, and more. Pay Store Pe guarantees on-time delivery and the highest quality products.

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Goa (India), May 23: Jaldi Delivery App, owned by A2S Digital Pvt Ltd and founded by Ankit Khilwani, is now providing hassle-free grocery shopping services in Goa and the residents of the city are more than happy to avail its services. The app is specially designed to serve Tier 2 cities where online shopping isn’t a norm yet. The app’s promise of delivering groceries within 20-30 minutes makes it a convenient option for the audience as they slowly move away from the challenges of offline shopping. The highlight of Jaldi Delivery is that it gives its customers access to quality groceries at their convenience, 24/7, making it a go-to app at any point in time.

Jaldi Delivery has recently become the best option for people coming from urban households in Tier 2 cities who may not have access to a wide variety of grocery stores, including busy working professionals, working moms, students, and seniors who may have difficulty getting to the store or who may not have the time to shop for groceries. The app is designed to be user-friendly, allowing customers to quickly and easily search for the items they need and have them delivered right to their doorstep. It also provides additional services such as subscription plans and loyalty programs to help customers save money on their grocery shopping.

To reach a wider customer base, Jaldi Delivery is expanding its services into other Tier 2 cities apart from Goa. It is partnering with local grocery stores to provide customers with a wide range of products at the best possible prices. The company is also planning to invest in new technology such as delivery drones and improved delivery tracking systems to make the delivery process even more efficient and reliable. The app is committed to providing top-notch services to its customers, including secure payment options and a wide selection of products. The company is also planning on launching a customer loyalty program to reward customers for their loyalty and encourage repeat purchases.

Offline grocery shopping in tier 2 cities can be a hassle due to the limited availability of options in products, poor quality, crowded stores, inconvenient locations, limited payment options, and much more. To overcome all these challenges, a doorstep delivery app becomes the most convenient and reliable option. Therefore, with Jaldi Delivery, customers in Goa are now enjoying hassle-free grocery shopping with just a few clicks on their smartphones.

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New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Myntra, Indias leading destination for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, on Thursday introduced a revolutionary feature on the platform called "My Stylist", an AI-powered end-to-end automated personal style guide for its customers.

This unique concept is set to revolutionise shopping for fashion and lifestyle at large, with the digital style assistant recommending the right outfits and suggesting a complete look to the users.

Ahead of the 18th edition of the highly-anticipated End of Reason Sale (EORS), its biannual fashion event, Myntra is all set to cater to the outfit styling aspirations of shoppers like never before and taking fashion to the next level with this next-gen product discovery and purchasing feature.

"The launch of 'My Stylist' takes our commitment to democratising fashion using technology, a notch higher! Powered by machine learning and AI-based technology, this first-of-its-kind innovation at scale in the fashion space in India, is poised to further take the customers' shopping experience to the next level by recommending looks with an understanding of fashion," said Raghu Krishnananda, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Myntra.

"My Stylist" has been created to tackle the daunting task of putting together the perfect outfit.

As styling requires a deep understanding of a broad range of properties, including colour, shape, pattern and fabric, along with awareness of current fashion trends and an individual's style preferences, to be able to get that perfect outfit, �My Stylist' fulfils these requirements of customers in a way that is scalable, automated, customisable and in real-time.

�My Stylist' utilises AI to offer customers complete shoppable outfit recommendations based on four different factors -- uploaded images from their offline wardrobes, their purchase history on the app, browsing history on the app, and what's currently trending on the platform, thus giving instant access to styling options and enhancing their shopping experience, making it visual, fun and instantly gratifying.

The pioneering product has been developed in-house and will be unique to the platform, while also being a one-of-its-kind offering at this scale in the Indian e-commerce fashion ecosystem.

The feature throws recommendations from 4.5 lakh styles from the fashion and lifestyle categories currently, which includes all topwear, bottomwear, footwear and accessories.

Since the launch of the feature, �My Stylist' has witnessed good adoption. It is currently the highest used feature on the floating action button or �M-Explore' on the homepage of the app, with a high engagement rate and click-through rate (CTR) of over 65 per cent.

The company expects nearly 80 per cent of its customers to engage with recommendations from the �My Stylist' feature on trial by the end of this year.

For customers who have shopped before on Myntra, My Stylist helps them find and shop for a complete look based on any apparel product they bought recently on the app, recently browsed products, or popular outfits on the platform based on which outfits are generating maximum engagement from users.

For new customers, the feature also enables them to upload images of any product from their offline wardrobe and get pairing ideas. New and existing users can also play around with the feature by taking a picture or uploading an image from their phone gallery of any offline product from their wardrobe and checking out pairing ideas to complete an outfit.

The feature lets users �shop the entire look' at the click of a button.

Myntra's in-house artificial intelligence (AI) technology, machine learning (ML) models and computer vision algorithms, along with the expertise of subject matter experts in curation and styling, is used to power My Stylist's 'Fashion Object Detection', 'Image Search', and 'Outfit Recommendations' features.

These aspects use an AI algorithm that taps into the platform's catalogue data via deep convolutional neural networks and is also trained using a Bi-LTSM model that expands the dataset from Myntra's catalogue, which enables the feature to handle a high volume of requests.

The feature currently covers the fashion and lifestyle segments, with plans in the pipeline to include other categories including beauty and an increased number of styles as well.

Myntra also plans to include elements like 'Your Digital Wardrobe' and 'Save the Look', along with additional customizable user options, which consider factors like trends, age, gender, body type, and personal style, in subsequent phases.

Users can access �My Stylist' via a floating action button on Myntra's homepage, with banners and picture-in-picture videos informing them about the same.