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
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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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
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
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Featured News
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Expert Columns
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
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent eCommerce News
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.
Poor product data costs Indian eCommerce ₹5,000 crore
Poor product data is costing Indian eCommerce about INR ₹5,000 crore a year in lost margins and returns, a new sector-wide study warns.
Akai India launches direct online store for home tech
Akai India launches Akaiindia.in, a direct online store for smart TVs, appliances and audio, with up to 30% off and no-cost EMI offers.
Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart
Ai+ pushes into India's AIoT arena with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables via Flipkart, as it readies new Pulse 2, Nova 2 phones.
Ramco unveils Chia, an AI agent for service workflows
Ramco launches Chia, a no-code conversational AI agent to orchestrate complex, multi-step service workflows across enterprise systems.
India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises
India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.
Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch
Ai+ is expanding beyond phones with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables, debuting its connected ecosystem on Flipkart on 24 February.
SquadStack.ai unveils in-app voice AI to cut drop-offs
SquadStack.ai launches in-app voice AI assistant to guide users in real time, aiming to curb high-intent drop-offs across key digital journeys.
MSys Technologies acquires Gophers Lab to boost FinTech
MSys Technologies has announced its acquisition of Gophers Lab, aiming to tackle challenges in the FinTech sector and drive digital transformation.
Hydroscand to phase out print catalogues with Akeneo
Outdated paper references will be replaced as Hydroscand centralises 30,000 products in Akeneo, speeding searches and reducing downtime risks.
Shift4 adds USDT payments to Pay with Crypto service
Shift4 partners with Lydian to add USDT to Pay with Crypto, letting US merchants take stablecoin payments and settle in local currency.
L'Oréal opens 2026 Big Bang beauty tech applications
Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.
Consumer use of generative AI rises to 73%, survey finds
Worries over accuracy and human skills are tempering the rapid rise in personal use of generative AI, despite wider adoption across five markets.