The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce

2026 · Indian Edition

Also known as e-Commerce.

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
Analyst Insights
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Gartner · e-Commerce · Digital Transformation
This month
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
Gartner · e-Commerce · Hyperscale
Last month
India tablet shipments fall 21.7% as consumer demand rises
IDC · e-Commerce · Digital Transformation
Last month
India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
IDC · e-Commerce · Digital Transformation
Last month
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
IDC · e-Commerce · Wearables
Last month
Expert columns
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
By Sangeeta Mudnal of Glu
Last week
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
This month
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
This month
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
By Greg Brown of Melissa
This month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
By Greg Brown of Melissa
Last month
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
Last month
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
By Laura Fox of APS Group
Last month
International Women's Day: The Australian entrepreneur proving you don't have to scale fast to succeed
By Nakisah Williams of Craft Club
Last month
Retailers brace for AI search and complex deal discovery
By Dan Surtees of XCCommerce
Last month
How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
How address validation transforms Shopify deliveries
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
How poor data is holding your organisation back - and how to fix it
By Barley Laing of Melissa
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Interviews
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Today
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Last month
Recent news
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
About Data Protection
Today
Damisa teams up with dLocal to expand APAC settlement
About Digital Transformation
Today
Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers
About Unified Communications
Today
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
About Cloud Services
Today
Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
About Productivity
Yesterday
Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
IAS expands TikTok ad measurement across four formats
About Social Media
2 days ago
Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India
About Mobile accessories
2 days ago
Adobe launches AI brand visibility tools for businesses
About Fintech
3 days ago
Adobe expands AI partner network for customer experience
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
Rithum launches SupplyExplorer to speed supplier discovery
About Procurement
3 days ago
Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments
About Online shopping
Last week
Blackhawk launches digital wallet for unified stored value
About Digital wallets
Last week
Gr4vy launches toolkit for ChatGPT agentic payments
About Digital wallets
Last week
Job moves
NeuReality taps Amazon & Maersk veteran for AI push
Move at Google
Last week
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Move at Google
This month
Logitech names Yalcin Yilmaz Chief Commercial Officer
Move at HP
Last month
Pattern appoints David Jennison to lead European growth
Move at Amazon
Last month
Unlimit names Irene Skrynova CEO of global payments
Move at Merchants
Last month
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Microsoft
Last month
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
Last month
Zitcha appoints Phil Bonanno as APAC Commercial Director
Move at Facebook
Last month
Unlimit names Michele Fung as new Head of Asia Pacific
Move at FinTech Association of Hong Kong
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager
Move at Verde Digital
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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