Flipkart Launches Platform to Make Electric Mobility More Accessible for Delivery Partners
Flipkart has launched EV Assist, a digital marketplace that aggregates verified electric‑two‑wheeler rental providers for its delivery workforce. The service is live in more than 20 Indian cities and is part of the broader EV100 program that aims for 100% electric logistics by 2030. Flipkart’s EV fleet has already topped 20,000 vehicles, a double‑digit increase over the past year, and rental plans start under $11 per week. The platform is attracting strong interest in Delhi‑NCR, Patna and Bengaluru, promising up to 80% fuel savings and a 15‑20% income boost for partners.
Reliance Brands Appoints Aniket Kumar Singh as Head of E-Commerce
Reliance Brands Limited, the retail arm of Reliance Industries, has named Aniket Kumar Singh as Head of E‑commerce. Singh will steer the company’s digital commerce strategy, focusing on scaling online operations and improving the omnichannel experience for its portfolio of...
Mallcom Invests Over US $10.47 Million in Gujarat PPE Facility
Mallcom India Limited has invested more than $10.47 million to launch its 17th manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat, bringing the plant online with over 200 workers and a target of 300 jobs by next year. The facility houses NBR and PU...
Skechers India Partners with Brandman Retail to Manage E-Commerce Marketplace Portfolio
Skechers India has appointed Brandman Retail as its authorized reseller to run its e‑commerce portfolio across Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Tata CLiQ, Nykaa Fashion and select quick‑commerce sites. Brandman will enforce authentic product availability, price controls and Skechers’ global brand standards....
GACL Partners with CleanMax for Hybrid Renewable Energy Supply in Gujarat
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. (GACL) has signed a partnership with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions to source hybrid renewable power for its Dahej and Vadodara plants. CleanMax will deliver 75.90 MW of wind and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity through a...
Tirupur Knitwear Makers Get Relief as Yarn Prices Drop
India’s Tirupur knitwear sector received its first relief in months as cotton yarn prices slipped by Rs.10 ($0.11) per kilogram. The drop follows the government’s temporary suspension of customs duties on cotton imports from June to October 2026, which also...
Delhi Minister Promises Faster Infrastructure Development in Udyog Nagar Industrial Area
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa visited the Udyog Nagar Industrial Area and pledged accelerated infrastructure upgrades. He highlighted chronic waterlogging, poor roads and drainage bottlenecks as priority fixes. The government announced Rs. 45 crore (≈$4.72 million) for internal road, storm‑water drain and sewage projects,...
Clog London Targets 100 Exclusive Stores by 2030; Opens New Outlet in Bareilly
Clog London, an online‑first footwear brand founded in 2018, is accelerating its offline rollout across India’s Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 markets. The company opened a new exclusive outlet at City Centre LA Mall in Bareilly, raising its total store count to...
India Reinstates Polyester Yarn QCOs After Gujarat High Court Stay
India reinstated Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for polyester yarn imports on May 15 after the Gujarat High Court stayed the earlier deregulation. Customs officials in Mundra must now enforce Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compliance for fully drawn yarn (FDY),...
India’s Influencer Marketing Industry Nears US $ 500 Million, Says Report
India’s influencer marketing sector is projected to exceed Rs 4,500‑5,000 crore (approximately $467‑$519 million) by the end of 2026, up from Rs 3,000‑3,500 crore ($311‑$363 million) in 2025. Growth is being driven by regional creators, vernacular content and short‑form video, especially in Tier‑3 and Tier‑4 cities...
KTMEA Raises Concerns over Rising Costs, Labour Shortage in Textile Sector
The Karur Textile Manufacturers and Exporters Association (KTMEA) warned that raw‑material prices have jumped 30‑60% amid West Asia geopolitical tensions, while recycled cotton and polyester yarn costs rose 10‑20%. The surge threatens export growth and employment in the Karur textile...
Rising Fuel and LPG Costs Put Pressure on Textile Hub Supply Chain
Transport costs for raw textile shipments between Bengaluru and major hubs such as Mumbai, Surat and Ahmedabad have more than doubled, with a 60‑kg freight now exceeding Rs 700 (≈$7.30). Simultaneously, commercial LPG cylinder prices jumped Rs 993 (≈$103), inflating processing expenses...
Myntra Expands Creator Commerce Push with New Affiliate Feature
Myntra has introduced an affiliate feature within its Ultimate Glam Clan (UGC) programme, allowing creators to share personalised storefronts and earn commissions on sales. The tool activates after a creator publishes three UGC posts, expanding the platform’s creator‑led commerce model....
Amazon Bazaar Records 5X Growth Amid Intense Value E-Commerce Competition
Amazon Bazaar, the Indian low‑cost marketplace launched in April 2024, posted a five‑fold year‑on‑year increase in 2026. Around 70% of its catalogue is priced below $3.14, with a maximum price of $6.27, and the platform now hosts over 30,000 sellers...
Khadim Expands Partnership With Fynd to Digitally Power 260 Stores
Khadim has extended its partnership with AI‑native retailer tech firm Fynd to migrate all 260 of its Indian footwear stores onto the Fynd Store OS platform. The rollout integrates store operations, CRM, and marketplace commerce while linking the new OS...