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
Zeta launches passkey authentication for RuPay payments
Eligible RuPay cardholders in India can now bypass SMS one-time passwords, cutting checkout time as digital-payment fraud climbs sharply.
Visa, ONDC explore tourism discovery tie-up in India
Travellers could soon find more local experiences and itineraries online as the two firms assess an open network approach for India's tourism sector.
Portronics launches 20,000mAh Qi2 power bank in India
Users can charge phones, earbuds and watches without carrying extra accessories as Portronics' new model adds Qi2 magnetic wireless support in India.
Netcore names Tariq Ahmad as Chief Revenue Officer
The marketing technology company is targeting a doubling of overseas sales within three years as it steps up expansion beyond India.
D2C Insider summit spotlights AI's role in consumer brands
AI is moving from side project to core strategy for consumer brands as founders seek sharper margins, faster sales and better operations.
BharatLaw AI launches DPDPGuard.ai for India compliance
Companies handling personal data face stricter deadlines and fines of up to INR ₹250 crore as India phases in its privacy law.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer
Expert Columns
How multi-shopper AI is transforming retail store operations
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
6 Industries that need address verification
Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.
Retailers boost video & AI as visual commerce grows
Retailers are using AI to handle booming video, social commerce and user-generated content as operational strains mount across channels.
NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles
Banks want to prevent AI-driven shopping from eroding customer control, privacy and security as agentic commerce moves closer to everyday payments.
Al-Futtaim picks Juspay for 50-brand payments rollout
Customers across 50 brands in 12 markets will get a single checkout layer, as Al-Futtaim seeks fewer failed payments and easier reporting.
Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms
Micro-entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan will get training and fee breaks as Bir tries to draw them into digital banking and online sales.
Ant International launches AI-native payments stack
The rollout aims to cut merchants' cross-border costs and speeds by automating onboarding, compliance, FX and treasury workflows with AI.
AsiaPay launches tokenisation service for Asia-Pacific
Merchants across 12 Asian markets can now use a single interface to cut checkout friction and fraud exposure on card payments.
AI loyalty shift threatens retailers' direct customer ties
Retailers could be reduced to fulfilment providers unless they use loyalty data to stay visible as shoppers turn to AI assistants.
Octave names S-OIL & Coupang as APAC award winners
The awards spotlight software use that is helping operators cut downtime and improve engineering data reliability across Asia-Pacific industries.
Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform
Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.
Shopify switches apps back to native with AI tools
Millions of merchants and shoppers stand to feel the impact as Shopify rebuilds its mobile apps in Swift and Kotlin after AI tools cut duplication costs.
Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow
Broader e-invoicing rules are pushing Link4 beyond invoice delivery into compliance and cross-border trade services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.
Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets
Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.
Vistar expands into Japan with local leadership team
The expansion deepens the ad-tech group's Asia Pacific push as advertisers in Japan shift faster towards programmatic digital out-of-home buying.
Merchants unaware of Visa VAMP compliance thresholds
Many retailers could face penalties in the Golden Quarter without realising they are near Visa's revised dispute and fraud limits.
Feedstead launches Shopify supplier price review tool
Retailers can now review supplier cost changes in browser before updating Shopify prices, with large rises flagged for approval and export only.
Anthropic launches Claude commerce blueprint for retailers
Retailers could cut setup time for AI shopping tools, as Anthropic's blueprint targets quicker deployment and tighter control over checkout flows.
Software sellers lag buyers on self-serve digital sales
Routine software purchases are still bogged down by high-touch sales processes, even though most buyers would happily check out online.
Adyen partners Limitless Technology on Asia-Pacific payments
Online gifting shoppers across six Asia-Pacific markets should see fewer checkout errors as Limitless Technology shifts to one payment provider.
AfterShip launches AI tool for post-purchase retail
Retailers could cut support costs and speed refunds as AfterShip's new AI agent automates delivery issues and return reviews.