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Brand Makers

Tata's BigBasket to launch 10-minute food delivery service by the end of FY26

With this initiative, the Tata Group-backed company will be competing with established players like Swiggy's Snacc, Blinkit's Bistro, and Zepto's Zepto Cafe

How it Works

CCPA 'Dark Patterns' warning: Advisory goes out to streamers, fintechs in addition to e-commerce firms

The directive mandates these platforms to eliminate deceptive design practices and conduct comprehensive self-audits within three months.

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Quick commerce disrupts India's grocery industry, kirana stores hit hard: Kearney

Kirana stores and modern trade outlets will need to enhance efficiency and streamline operations to remain competitive alongside the growing influence of quick commerce, according to Kearney report

Brand Marketing

Inside quick commerce brand wars: Smear tactics, platform fights, and founder feuds

A recent public post by Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha that, without naming names, rebutted claims circulating on social media about price manipulation and brand favoritism. It was seen as a direct response to rival whisper campaigns.

How it Works

Quick commerce faces high attrition challenge of gig workforce: TeamLease

The increased cost pressure has impacted the wages of the workers. Factors such as customer acquisition offers, free returns, and tight delivery deadlines have compressed the margins of e-commerce and quick commerce platforms

Brand Marketing

Zepto responds to labour law violation allegations in Delhi; initiates full audit of RMP

“While Zepto provides the technology and operational guidelines, day-to-day activities and vendor oversight are managed by local store management,” the company clarified in its statement shared with Storyboard18.

Brand Makers

Here's why Swiggy's doubling down on 10-minute delivery while Zomato retreats

Swiggy said Bolt is gaining traction, driving incremental demand without hurting margins.

Brand Marketing

Blinkit pushes into smaller cities amid intensifying quick-commerce competition

Zomato’s Blinkit is expanding into smaller Indian cities as it faces rising competition and shifting profitability dynamics in the quick commerce market.

How it Works

E-com platforms in border regions stare at 12% revenue dip amid India-Pak strain

E-commerce firms are on high alert as Punjab's textile, sports industries face impact from Indo-Pak tensions. Punjab is one of India's most prominent textile hubs, with Ludhiana housing over 100 factories specializing in knitting, spinning, and garments.

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57% of gig workers find 15-minute deliveries stressful: Borzo report

Around 56.5% of gig delivery workers believe that 60-minute deliveries allow them to earn more profit while completing more orders without the pressure of constant urgency

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