Grofers

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 | Last Update : 09:51 PM IST

Amazon and BigBasket have got approval to deliver liquor in West Bengal.

Coy Grofers won't touch liquor, while BigBasket, Amazon, Swiggy and Zomato grab a keg

“We serve families mostly, so not looking to get into this,” Grofers co-founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa said.

21 Jun 2020 8:19 PM

Govt rejects Flipkart's proposal for entering food retail sector. (PTI Photo)

Government rejects Flipkart's plan to enter food retail sector

The company spokesperson said that Flipkart intends to re-apply for the permit

01 Jun 2020 3:59 PM

JioMart, which declared itself an aggregator of neighbourhood grocery stores, is currently looking similar to the BigBasket model of ecommerce. (Representative Image | Pixabay)

JioMart, self-declared as a kirana store aggregator, launches in 200 cities without them

Grocery is 70% of Indian retail market, with 90% driven by neighbourhood shops. Will Reliance include them, subdue them or wipe them out?

26 May 2020 5:54 PM

The opening of seasonal roles at Amazon India also comes amid the spate of layoffs by tech-led companies like Swiggy, Zomato, ShareChat, Ola and some others over the past few days.

Amazon India says it will add 50,000 temp roles but where are the migrant workers to take up the jobs?

It may struggle to employ people for warehousing and delivery to meet surging demand, as many such roles were being fulfilled by migrants.

22 May 2020 6:44 PM

Ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Bigbasket, Grofers and Netmeds are allowed to sell essential commodities such as food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Non-essential items cannot be sold by Amazon, Flipkart, government's revised order says

There was talk of some retail traders mounting pressure on the government that local shops be allowed to sell non-essentials items

19 Apr 2020 3:22 PM

An Amazon Flex driver loads their personal vehicle with packages outside the 1.2 million-square-foot BWI2 Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Chesapeake Commerce Center April 14, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo | AP)

Amazon says its deliveries are safe, measures taken to protect staff and customers

The assurance comes a day after a pizza delivery boy tested positive for COVID-19, and 72 families he came in contact with were quarantined

17 Apr 2020 6:52 PM

Increasing the number of loyal customers is the way forward for e-commerce companies to lower cash burn. Online grocery chains have already converted one-third of their user base into subscribers.

Subscription works for e-com

In the broader consumer internet space, online streaming platforms have been working on full or partial subscription models.

21 May 2019 3:51 AM

It has been previously reported that Grofers valuation stood at USD 600 million.

Grofers raises USD 200 mn led by SoftBank Vision Fund for market expansion

This represents the largest primary financing round in the online grocery sector in India, Grofers said in a statement.

15 May 2019 6:14 PM

Grofers works closely with 4,000-5,000 small merchants who help the company fulfill its orders.

Grofers plans on doubling sales to Rs 5,000 cr by FY20; eyes IPO in 3 yrs

The online player that was last valued at USD 600 million has moved out of hyper-local delivery model 3 years ago.

06 May 2019 1:48 PM

Founded in 2011, BigBasket operates in 25 Indian cities.

BigBasket to invest USD 100 mn to set up vending machines, distribution points

The company is investing in setting up unmanned vending machines - BB Instant - in office and apartment complexes.

28 Apr 2019 6:15 PM

The income was higher by 57.5 per cent to Rs 53.4 crore in 2017-18 from Rs 33.9 crore in the previous financial year, the document sourced by business intellegence platform Tofler showed. (Photo: Twitter)

Grofers narrowed losses to Rs 258.3 crore in FY18

The company had posted a net loss of Rs 268.3 crore for the year ended March 2017.

22 Feb 2019 10:42 AM

E-commerce major Flipkart plans to expand its online grocery service 'Supermart' to 5-6 major Indian cities by the end of the year as it takes head-on players like Alibaba-backed BigBasket and SoftBank-funded Grofers as well as rival Amazon India.

Flipkart to expand e-grocery store in 5 to 6 Indian cities by year-end

It takes head-on players like Alibaba-backed BigBasket and SoftBank-funded Grofers as well as rival Amazon India.

09 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

Amazon is aggressively ramping up selection for grocery on its platform and focussing on speedier delivery as it looks to consolidate its position in the segment against rivals like BigBasket and Grofers.

Amazon India rebrands groceries service

E-commerce giant Amazon is aggressively ramping up selection for grocery on its platform and focussing on speedier delivery.

30 May 2018 2:55 PM

The hassle of balancing household chores while being a new mother is quite well known. (Photo: Pixabay)

About to embrace motherhood? Here are five hacks!

Motherhood is a blissful phase in a woman's life, and is, more often than not, the most sought after experience.

10 Dec 2017 2:56 PM

Government has made it mandatory for e-commerce companies from January 2018 to print not only MRP on goods but also information like expiry date and customer care details. (Representational Image)

Labelling MRP, other details on items for online sale must from 2018

Companies have to make these declarations in bigger font size so that consumers can easily read the same.

09 Jul 2017 1:37 PM

Technology has paved the way for people to access information, take assistance for health problems, purchase basic amenities and stay connected with the people around with just a click of a button.

5 must have apps for bachelors with odd working hours

The apps made for the ease of customers work as a personal assistant for them and give instant solutions for all their needs.

27 Jun 2017 9:33 PM

Online grocery delivery service rivals in talks for merger

BigBasket and smaller rival Grofers India Pvt. Ltd. have begun talks on a possible merger

19 Apr 2017 12:51 PM

The association will enable customers of Hathway Digital cable in paying their bills within seconds using MobiKwik app.

Hathway Digital Cable announces partnership with MobiKwik

MobiKwik has over 55 million plus users on its platform and currently powers payments for IRCTC, NHAI, GSRTC and many more.

05 Apr 2017 5:06 PM

1 of 1

Columns

Syed Ata Hasnain