Ecommerce Firms Ramp Up Heat Safeguards For Gig Workers
Ecommerce and quick-commerce companies in India are introducing rest hubs, cooling gear, and health support to protect delivery workers amid extreme heatwaves.
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Amazon Now Sees 25% Monthly Order Growth In India
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 30, 2026
Amazon Now reports 25 per cent month-on-month order growth in India as the company accelerates its quick commerce expansion.
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Amazon India May Shut Fresh In Cities Amid Quick Push
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 8, 2026
UBS report signals strategic shift towards ultra-fast delivery model via Amazon Now Amazon India is likely to scale down and shut its Amazon Fresh service in several top cities as it sharpens focus on quick commerce, according to a report by UBS Global Research. The report indicates that Amazon Fresh—currently operational in around 120 […]
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Zepto Rolls Out Pay Later Service, Brings Real Lens Function
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- March 25, 2026
The newly introduced feature offers a 15 day repayment cycle designed for daily grocery behaviour and is fully embedded into the app
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Retail
How AI Searches Are Reshaping Discovery In Quick Commerce
- by Priyanshu Priya
- March 23, 2026
AI-driven search is reshaping India’s commerce landscape as platforms like Zepto leverage conversational, multimodal and ‘vibe-based’ discovery to drive higher conversions, bigger baskets and more informed consumers
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Zepto Founder Meets Piyush Goyal, Highlights Startup Growth Momentum
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- March 21, 2026
Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha shares insights on India’s startup ecosystem after interacting with Piyush Goyal, highlighting policy support
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Fashion & Lifestyle
Bombay Shaving Company Eyes IPO In 18–24 Months
- by Priyanshu Priya
- March 18, 2026
Bombay Shaving Company plans IPO in 18–24 months, targeting Rs 150 crore Ebitda, as quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto drive 30 per cent of their revenue.
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Swiggy Shuts 15-minute Food App Snacc
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 23, 2026
Swiggy closes 15-minute app Snacc after a year, signalling tighter capital allocation amid mounting losses and rising competition.
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Zepto, Ayushexcil Ink MoU To Strengthen Digital Access Of Ayush Products
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 29, 2026
Under the collaboration, Zepto will host a dedicated Ayush storefront to help consumers discover verified Ayush products with greater clarity and confidence
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Zepto CEO Calls Govt’s 10-minute Delivery Advice Fair
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 22, 2026
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha supports the labour ministry’s suggestion to drop 10-minute delivery branding as quick commerce firms refocus on worker welfare.