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Time to dress up, kiddo: As foreign and indie brands step in, premium kidswear segment is buzzing in India
Suri Cruise paved the way for a trend in premium kidswear, now popular among children of celebrities like North West and Blue Ivy. In India, brands such as Sher Bache and Jacadi Paris are leading the charge. The market is evolving with a focus on quality, exclusivity, and sustainability, indicating significant growth potential in the luxury children’s clothing segment.
Home advantage: Domestic recruiters score big at IIMs
Domestic companies, including startups and manufacturing firms, have significantly increased hiring during final placements at several IIMs, surpassing foreign multinationals. The hiring surge is attributed to rapid economic growth, increased demand in various sectors, and government initiatives, leading to a substantial rise in job offers and competitive salary packages.
India ranks second after US in all-time funding for women-led tech startups: Tracxn report
The report also revealed that India is home to more than 7,000 active women-led startups, making up 7.5% of all active startups in the country. On a global scale, Indian startups accounted for the highest funding contribution in 2022, at 15.18%. In that year, women-led startups in India raised $5 billion, compared to $32.8 billion worldwide.
DP World introduces all-women shifts at warehouses operations
DP World has established women-led shifts at its warehouses in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The project began with an all-women shift last year and is expanding to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This initiative has improved operational efficiency and productivity. Currently, women represent over 14 percent of DP World's logistics workforce in India with plans to increase this.
Tata Consumer bottomed out in all categories in late 2024; expect growth rate to be ahead of nominal GDP: Sunil D'Souza
Sunil D'Souza, MD & CEO of Tata Consumer, explains that tax cuts and reduced inflation have spurred growth, with Tata's urban trade and e-commerce almost hitting double digits. He predicts a revival in volume growth, emphasizing the importance of both mass market and premium products. Starbucks India aims for 1,000 stores by FY28.
FMCG distributors allege deep discounting by quick commerce firms with CCI
Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart are the companies that have been taken to the CCI. The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has filed a detailed complaint with supporting evidence and documents, saying the anticompetitive practices have resulted in the shutting down of over 200,000 local retail shops across 75-80 cities.
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I will go where the consumer is as Tata Consumer transforms from a commodity to a branded company: Sunil D'Souza
Sunil D'Souza, MD & CEO of Tata Consumer, outlines the company's transformation from a commodity-based to a branded company. Emphasizing consumer-centric strategies, Tata Consumer focuses on digital and e-commerce channels. With new businesses boasting higher growth and margins, the company aims for double-digit growth and increasing EBITDA, positioning itself for significant financial and operational advancements.
Visual content startup Phot AI raises $2.7 million from Info Edge Ventures, others
Founded in 2023 by Venus Dhuria, Aneesh Rayancha, and Akshit Raja, Gurugram-based Phot.AI will use the fresh capital to expand its team, invest in research and development, and launch an AI-powered creative assistant copilot.
Startups spend big on talent, growth-stage firms allocate 68% of revenue to compensation
As per a report, which analyses salary structures, equity distribution, and incentive models across sectors like fintech, edtech, logistics tech, e-commerce, SaaS, D2C, and retail, highlights the evolving pay scales shaping the startup ecosystem.
Quick commerce sector to benefit most from tax rebates as higher disposable income kicks in from May 2025: ICICI report
The quick commerce sector will be a key beneficiary of the income tax cut announced in the Union Budget 2025, as it will trigger strong consumption growth among middle-class consumers, an ICICI Securities report anticipated.
Alibaba shares surge after it unveils reasoning model
Qwen, the ecommerce leader's artificial intelligence unit, said on X that its QwQ-32B, with 32 billion parameters, can achieve performance comparable to DeepSeek's R1 model, which boasts 671 billion parameters.
Alibaba shares surge after launch of new DeepSeek competitor
Alibaba shares surged more than seven percent in Hong Kong trade on Thursday after the Chinese tech giant launched an artificial intelligence model it says can compete with DeepSeek, this year's surprise tech star. Shares in the e-commerce powerhouse rose more than seven percent before a midday pause in trading at Hong Kong's Stock Exchange.
Why dropshipping is the new favourite of e-commerce town
Growing alongside e-commerce, dropshipping is gaining traction among entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for online trade, creating new opportunities for third-party logistics players and digital marketers.
Indian IT spared from DOGE bite; Darwinbox’s $140 million round
Indian IT firms may escape the wrath of Elon Musk’s DOGE. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Blackstone nears $400 mn deal for Kolkata's South City Mall
Blackstone Inc. is close to acquiring South City Mall in Kolkata for up to $400 million. This marks its entry into Kolkata's retail market, with the mall being the largest in eastern India. The move aligns with Blackstone's strategy to leverage India's consumer spending, adding to its existing investments in offices, hotels, and warehouses.
Startups, ecommerce on stronger footing to hand out better hikes
India’s startup and ecommerce sectors are set to offer some of the highest salary hikes in 2025, averaging 9.8%. While funding challenges persist, top performers will see significant rewards, reflecting cautious optimism and sector maturity.
Shreenath Paper Products IPO listing today. Here's what GMP signals ahead of debut
Shreenath Paper Products' IPO saw a lukewarm response, with shares set to list on the BSE SME platform. The IPO, mainly backed by retail investors, was subscribed over 1.5 times. Proceeds of Rs 23 crore will be used for working capital and corporate purposes. The company provides a variety of paper products used across multiple industries.
InsuranceDekho closes $70 million funding round led by Mitsubishi UFJ, others
Gurugram-headquartered insurance distributor InsuranceDekho plans to use the fresh capital to expand its presence, enhance tech-driven offerings, and strengthen its position in the insurance sector, it said on Tuesday.
IT minister Priyank Kharge asks ecommerce, quick commerce to get their act together
The minister said he has been getting complaints about AI chatbots trapping customers in a cycle of uncertainty. In a post of X, Kharge named Swiggy and Zomato.
South Delhi man paid ₹16,680 for a phone, got a biscuit instead: Online scam unfolds
A South Delhi man was left stunned after ordering a mobile phone online, only to receive a soap bar and a biscuit packet instead. The scam involved a fraudulent delivery agent who disappeared after receiving payment. Later, another agent arrived, demanding a second payment for the real phone. The case has raised serious concerns about online shopping security. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into how customer details were leaked.
Drone firms spot an opening in healthcare logistics space
With the necessary permits and licences under the Drone Rules 2021, companies are allowed to use drone technology for medical supplies, e-commerce, agriculture, defence and construction.
Inputs sought from IMF, World Bank to integrate e-comm data into CPI
The Indian statistics ministry is collaborating with global organisations like the World Bank, IMF, and UNSD to incorporate e-commerce data into the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Research institutions are also involved, and the revised CPI series is set to be released by January 2026. A pilot phase will run concurrently with the existing CPI series.
Snapdeal cofounder Kunal Bahl seen shopping on rival Amazon
In a post on X, Bahl sought recommendations for a good squash racket in India. One of his followers replied with a suggestion, to which Bahl replied with a screenshot of the product he bought, which is seemingly that of Amazon's website.
CWC to play a key role in India's logistics cost reduction plan: Food Min Pralhad Joshi
The government aims to reduce logistics costs to global standards of around 8% through initiatives like the National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti Programme. The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) plays a crucial role with its extensive network of warehouses, focusing on modern infrastructure, asset monetisation, and digital initiatives.
Indian entities may lose Rs 20,000 cr to cyber crimes in 2025: CloudSEK Report
Indian entities are projected to incur losses of Rs 20,000 crore due to cyber crimes in 2025, with Rs 9,000 crore resulting from brand name abuse alone. The banking and financial sectors are the most affected, facing losses of Rs 8,200 crore, followed by retail and e-commerce at Rs 5,800 crore.
India Inc to see average salary increase of 9.4% this year, ecommerce to lead the way: EY report
Ecommerce is set to see the highest salary increments in 2025 at 10.5%, fueled by digital commerce expansion. India Inc anticipates an overall salary rise of 9.4%. Companies are increasingly considering AI-skilled professionals, promoting AI-driven pay models, and valuing flexibility and financial security for employee satisfaction.
Delhi HC orders Amazon to pay Rs 340 crore for 'Beverly Hills Polo Club' trademark infringement
The Delhi High Court has ordered Amazon Technologies Inc. to pay Rs 340 crore to Lifestyle Equities C.V. for trademark infringement of 'Beverly Hills Polo Club'. Amazon Technologies, acting under multiple roles, evaded liability and misled the court. Consequently, a permanent injunction was placed to prevent further misuse of the trademark by the American e-commerce giant.
India's quick-commerce sector may struggle to maintain current growth, Blume Venture's report says
India's "fastest growing industry segment ever", dominated by the likes of Zomato-owned Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart, logged a 24-fold increase in gross order value (GOV) in the same period, the report said.
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