The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.
This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.
Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.
Indian eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ai+ Smartphone starts Nova 2 Pro & Neo sales in India
The phones enter India's crowded affordable 5G market, with prices from INR ₹12,999 as Ai+ seeks first-time buyers and upgraders.
NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company
Clients seeking fewer vendors may now get workforce, technology and risk support from one provider as AI deployments scale beyond pilots.
Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge
Amazon will invest USD $48 billion in India by 2030, expanding AI, cloud and logistics infrastructure while increasing jobs and exports.
JioHotstar says voice search overtakes text in discovery
More than 60% of JioHotstar users now use voice to find content, as the streamer bets on AI to tame its 300,000-hour library.
Consistent launches Sigma mechanical gaming keyboard
Gamers and office users in India get a full-size board with clicky switches, 12 lighting modes and broad multi-platform support.
Flipkart wins CNCF award for Kubernetes chaos testing
The recognition underlines how Flipkart is hardening its systems ahead of festive sales by testing failures across Kubernetes and virtual machines.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Constructor named Gartner leader in search & discovery
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
India tablet shipments fall 21.7% as consumer demand rises
India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
Featured News
Expert Columns
Your marketing problem isn't data overload, it's inaction
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Purplle taps New Relic to cut incident response times
Direct visibility into platform faults is set to cut Purplle's incident resolution times by up to 70%, helping protect sales during peak shopping periods.
India banks warn of surging fraud losses & AI risk
Indian banks are bracing for higher losses as 84% of leaders report rising fraud and growing concern over AI-driven scams.
OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India
Strong pre-booking demand has pushed OPPO's Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra into stores in India two days early, unchanged in price.
Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India
More than 35,000 people have signed up for early access as the eyewear retailer moves into wearables with its AI-powered glasses.
Archies relaunches compact store format for expansion
The smaller format is designed to widen access to Archies products in busy locations as the retailer targets 20 new stores this year.
Consistent launches 3MP Wi-Fi video doorbell in India
Households and offices can now monitor visitors remotely as the new device adds app alerts, night vision and weather protection to Consistent's range.
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MSI launches back-to-school laptop offers in India
Students and gamers in India can get up to 24-month EMI plans, extra warranty and backpack bundles on selected MSI laptops.
Ai+ taps Ishan Kishan in Nova 2 Ultra advertising push
Priced at 14999, the Nova 2 Ultra targets India's crowded mid-range phone buyers as Ai+ seeks wider brand recognition.
Pine Labs acquires Shopflo to boost online checkout
The deal expands Pine Labs' online offer as checkout friction continues to hurt merchant conversion rates across India's eCommerce market.
Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India
Portable charging demand is pushing Rapoo into the laptop power bank market, with a 20,000mAh model priced at INR 4,499 in India.
Pi Data Centres to open first Mumbai site with JLL
The new 3MW Central Mumbai site will give Pi Data Centres a foothold in India’s financial hub as demand for AI and cloud capacity rises.
SquadStack AI Adds Visual Intelligence to Sales Calls
Redundant questions could fall as voice AI starts using product images and listing data to tailor sales calls before they begin.
Indian websites fail to seek consent for tracking data
Study finds 95.9% of Indian websites track users without consent, putting firms and government bodies at risk of massive DPDP fines.
Samsung halves flagship upfront cost in India plan
Samsung launches Galaxy Forever in India, halving year-one upfront cost on Galaxy S26 flagships with 50% assured buyback after 12 months.
Thrive Global AI posts USD $2.5m sales, unveils tool
Thrive Global AI reports USD $2.5m in early sales, secures USD $4.5m in bookings and launches a real-time analytics module for brands.
IIM Ahmedabad spotlights digital public infrastructure
InCIS 2026 at IIM Ahmedabad unites global experts to explore how digital public infrastructure can shape a sustainable, sovereign future.
India tablet shipments fall 21.7% as consumer demand rises
India tablet market shrinks 21.7% in 2025 as commercial orders slump, while consumer demand and detachable devices help lift fourth-quarter shipments.
India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
India's PC market surged to a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, powered by notebook demand, AI machines and brisk commercial buying.
Ai+ Pulse 2 launches in India from INR ₹5,999 on Flipkart
Ai+ unveils Pulse 2 in India with upgraded camera, bigger battery and 120Hz display, starting at INR ₹5,999 in a 24-hour Flipkart sale.
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.