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  • Small Cities Lead India Festive Season Sales Across E-Commerce Platforms | Economy News

    New Delhi: Driven by rising disposable incomes, especially in the small cities and towns amid growing digital payments, the India festive season has kicked off to a roaring start, e-commerce platforms said on Monday. 

    Amazon said it witnessed a record 11 crore customer visits in the first 48 hours, with 80 per cent coming from tier 2 and smaller towns, during the “The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024”.

    According to the company, more than three lakh unique products including apparel, smartphones, beauty, everyday essentials and more were delivered within the same day or the next day.

    UPI usage on the platform grew 16 per cent compared to last year. According to Saurabh Srivastava, Vice President–Categories, Amazon India, they are witnessing an overwhelming participation of sellers across India, including small and medium businesses.

    Flipkart said it saw more than 33 crore user visits on its platform during Early Access and Day 1 combined during the ‘Big Billion Days 2024’, reflecting festive enthusiasm from shoppers from across the country.

    “Some of the early trends indicate an increase in demand for categories that enable a lifestyle upgrade, and tier 2+ cities have been showing growth in the run up to this year’s festive season,” said Harsh Chaudhary, Vice President-Growth, Flipkart.

    Myntra said it witnessed 15 times new users over business as usual (BAU) joining the platform, and a two times growth in OPM (orders per minute) at peak over last year, in the opening hour of its Big Fashion Festival, including 120 million visitors during Early Access and Day 1 sales.

    Unicommerce said it saw e-commerce order volumes growing by 20 per cent during the first four days of the festive season sale (September 26-September 29), compared to the first four days of the festive season sales last year.

    In the same period, the gross merchandise value (GMV) also increased by 24 per cent over last year.

    Kapil Makhija, MD and CEO of Unicommerce, said they see an increasing number of brands participating in the sale season, affirming India’s status as a digitally forward country.

  • Indian Startups Raise More Than 348 Million Dollars Funding This Week | Economy News

    New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem raised more than $348 million in funding this week, as the growth momentum for the industry continued for a second consecutive week. The Indian startups collectively secured $348 million across 19 deals this week, compared to $466 million raised by 16 startups in the previous week.

    The week was led by ride-sharing platform Rapido which raised $200 million in its Series E funding, taking its valuation to over $1.1 billion. The funding round was led by WestBridge Capital. The company said it will use funds to expand its operations across India and scale its technology platform to enhance service delivery.

    Rapido plans to grow its operations across all categories, including bike taxis, three-wheelers, and taxi cabs. Leading digital platform for trade finance Drip Capital secured $113 million in new funding. This includes $23 million in equity from Japanese institutional investors, GMO Payment Gateway and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and $90 million in debt financing, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and East West Bank.

    Lending platform Moneyview also reportedly raised approximately $30 million in debt through private placements. In August, startups raised about $1.6 billion across 112 deals, which included 27 growth-stage deals worth $1.32 billion and 71 early-stage deals worth $267 million.

    This year, the ecosystem witnessed a surge in large funding rounds (over $100 million). There have been 13 funding rounds valued at over $100 million. Startups like Zepto, Rapido, Lenskart, Flipkart, Meesho and PharmEasy have raised funding in these rounds.

    Quick e-commerce company Zepto raised two rounds of funding of one billion dollars ($340 million + $665 million) in 2024. The company had last raised $340 million in funding at a valuation of $5 billion.

    An eyewear major, Lenskart has also raised funding of $200 million so far in 2024. The valuation of the company is around $5 billion.

  • Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 Dates Leaked Accidentally? Here Is All You Want To Know

    New Delhi: India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship event –Big Billion Days – will go live from September 30, if online search results are to be believed.

    As per Google Search listing, Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 will start on 30th September 2024, with early access for Flipkart Plus members on 29th September. From what appears like an accidental teaser of the Flipkart’s flagship event, users can get best deals and discounts at Flipkart on the said dates.

    However, when we tried opening the “teaser” page, it redirected us to another webpage citing error message. It reads, “Just a quick repair needed. Hang on, we’re doing everything we can to fix this”.

    As has been Flipkart’s regular fare, customers during the Big Billion Days event will have been given offers from a wide range of products such as mobile, TVs & Appliances, Electronics & Accessories, Fashion, Beauty, Food, Toys, Baby Care, Home & Kitchen, Furniture, Grocery and more.

    Flipkart consumers shopping during The Big Billion Days have in the past given opportunity to avail a 10% instant discount through their ICICI, Axis and Kotak Bank Credit Cards. Furthermore, no-cost EMIs will be made available to consumers through offers from Bajaj Finserv.

  • Apple MacBook Air M3 Gets Huge Discount on THESE Platforms; Effectively Priced Under Rs 1 Lakh |

    New Delhi: Apple recently launched the latest MacBook Air lineup in India earlier this year. The laptop is powered by M3 chipset. Within a few months of hitting the markets, the e-commerce giant Amazon, Flipkart and Vijay Sales are offering a massive discount on the laptop, making it available at an effective price of under Rs 1,00,000 in the ongoing Sale. Notably, the laptop enters the market at a starting price of ₹1,14,900.

    MacBook Air M3 Price Cut In India On Amazon:

    The MacBook Air M3 laptop is available for Rs 1,04,900 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD variant. Consumers can also avail of an additional discount offer of Rs 5,250 on HDFC Bank 24-month debit card EMI, which will effectively drop the price to Rs 99,650.

    MacBook Air M3 Price Cut In India On Flipkart:

    The 13-inch laptop costs Rs 1,04,900 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD model. Consumers can also avail an instant discount of Rs 10,000 for ICICI and SBI Bank credit card holders, which further reduces the price to Rs 94,900. There is also an additional Rs 5,000 exchange bonus for users exchanging old devices on certain models.

    MacBook Air M3 Price Cut In India On Vijay Sales:

    The Apple laptop is listed at a price of Rs 1,03,490 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB SSD after a discount of Rs 11,410. Consumers can also avail an instant Rs 10,000 discount for credit card users from ICICI and SBI Bank, which further reduces the price of the laptop to Rs 93,490.

    Apple MacBook Air M3 Specifications:

    The Apple watch features a 13-inch LED Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2560 x 1664 pixels and a peak brightness of 500 nits. The laptop is a thin and light machine with a weight of just 1.24kg and support for a 1080P camera. It uses a 52.6-watt-hour Lithium Polymer Battery in the MacBook M3 with 18 hours of battery life.

  • Flipkart Flagship Sale: These foldable smartphones get massive price cuts; Get It For Less Than Rs 30,000 |

    Flipkart Freedom Sale 2024: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G are available at a massive discount on the e-commerce platform during the festive season. This limited-time offer provides a golden opportunity to experience the future of mobile technology without breaking the bank.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Discount In India:

    As part of the Flipkart freedom sale, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is listed on Flipkart with a starting price of Rs 37,999 for the 128GB storage model (Phantom Black) which is a 60 per cent discount. This is down from its original retail price of Rs 95,999. With the exchange option, the Rs 37,999 price will go further down, depending upon the condition of the smartphone.

    It is important to note that the phone is currently sold out. Once it becomes available again, the price will drop further below Rs 30,000, including all bank offers.


    Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G Discount In India:

    As part of the Flipkart freedom sale, the Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G is listed at Rs 34,999 for the 128GB storage model (Phantom Black) which is a 51 per cent discount. This price is down from its original retail price of Rs 71,999. Consumers can get an extra Rs 1,500 discount if they are making a transaction via an ICICI Bank credit card. After applying all the discounts, the price goes further down to Rs 33,647. This price will go further down under Rs 30,000 including the exchange option.


    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Specs:

    The foldable smartphone sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a 120Hz refresh rate. When closed, the phone features a 1.9-inch AMOLED cover display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor, ensuring robust performance and smooth multitasking.

    The phone is loaded with a 3300 mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging and 10W wireless charging. On the optics front, the Z Flip 3 features a dual-camera system on the rear, including a 12 MP wide lens and a 12 MP ultra-wide lens. The 10 MP front camera is ideal for selfies and video calls.

    Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G Specifications:

    The smartphone sports a 6.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED display internally, complemented by a circular 1.32-inch AMOLED display externally. It offers a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz and achieves a remarkable peak brightness of 1,000 nits.


    It comes in Mystic Dawn and Iconic Black color options. The foldable phone is loaded with a 4000mAh battery with impressive 45W fast charging support. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM.


    On the optics front, the smartphone comes with its dual rear camera setup boasting a 64MP main sensor and a 13MP secondary camera. For selfies, it offers a 32MP front shooter.

  • Flipkart GOAT Sale 2024: Massive Discounts On Top Smartphones Starting July 20– Details Here |

    New Delhi: Flipkart, the e-commerce platform owned by Walmart has announced its Greatest of All Time (GOAT) sale for 5 days. Shoppers can find a wide range if deals and discounts on smartphones, TVs, home and kitchen appliances and accessories.

    When does the Flipkart GOAT (Greatest of All Time) sale 2024 start?

    The Flipkart GOAT (Greatest of All Time) sale 2024 is scheduled in India from tomorrow, July 20 and will run through July 25. Flipkart will start sharing more details about the sale offers today at 6 pm.

    ANNOUNCING the Flipkart GOAT Sale!

    Get ready for Flipkart’s Greatest Of All Time GOAT Sale! Watch our superstar goats reveal the epic deals and steals. Don’t miss out – GOAT bano bakra nahi! pic.twitter.com/qDBo2GYjVA — Flipkart (@Flipkart) July 11, 2024

    Will Flipkart Plus members get early access to the sale offers?

    Flipkart Plus members will get early access to sale offers starting today, July 19. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Prime Day sale will run from July 20-21. During the Flipkart sale, buyers can enjoy an instant discount of 10% up to Rs 5,000 when using credit cards from Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and IDFC First Bank.

    Deals on Top Smartphones During Flipkart’s GOAT Sale

    During the Flipkart GOAT Sale there are some exciting smartphone deals to check out. You can grab the iPhone 14 Plus for Rs 53,999, the Google Pixel 7 for Rs 32,999, and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro for Rs 27,999. The Poco X6 Pro will be available for up to Rs 22,999.

    Furthermore, the Google Pixel 8, originally priced at Rs 75,999 will be offered at Rs 47,999. The Vivo T2 Pro 5G will be reduced to Rs 20,999 from Rs 26,999, and the Realme P1 5G will be available for Rs 14,999, down by Rs 1,000.

    Newly launched, the CMF Phone 1 will be on sale today at an effective price of Rs 14,999 with bank offers. Also, the Poco M6 Pro will start at Rs 8,999.

  • iPhone 14 Plus receives massive price cut, now available for Rs 56,000 on Flipkart |

    New Delhi: If you are planning to buy an iPhone 14 Plus, there’s good news for you. Flipkart is currently offering massive discounts on the device, making it a great time to purchase. Apple introduced the iphone 14 Plus in India in 2022 with a starting price of Rs 89,900. However, now it’s available at an even lower price than the Iphone 14 which is available for Rs 57,000. The offer will only apply to the base variant of the iPhone 14 Plus, which comes with 128GB of internal storage while the other variants will remain slightly more expensive.

    Price of iPhone 14 Plus:

    The smartphone is available on Flipkart starting at Rs 55,999 for the 128GB variant. You can also opt for the 256GB model priced at Rs 65,999 or the 512GB version available for Rs 85,999. (Also Read: Realme C61 With 5,000mAh Battery, HD+ Display Launched: Check Price, Specs, Offers & More)

    When it comes to bank offers, here’s what you can get:

    – Up to Rs 4,000 off through BOBCARD EMI and HDFC Bank credit/debit card EMI transactions.

    – Rs 3,000 off via BOBCard.

    – Five percent discount with Flipkart Axis Bank Card, as per Flipkart’s terms.

    – Additionally, there’s Rs 750 off on UPI transactions.

    – You can also save Rs 2,000 with combo offers.

    Note that the combo offer is valid for just one day, from June 28 to June 29.

    Iphone 14 plus colours:

    The iPhone 14 Plus comes in six colour options: (PRODUCT)RED, Blue, Midnight, Purple, Starlight, and Yellow. Availability of these colours may vary across the different storage options offered for the device. (Also Read: Airtel Hikes Mobile Tariff From 3 July 2024–Check Complete Rate List, Prepaid And Postpaid Plan Details)

    Iphone 14 Plus Specifications:

    The iPhone 14 Plus features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display and is powered by the A15 Bionic chipset. It comes in three storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The camera setup includes a dual-camera system on the back with a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera. For selfies, it features a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera with an f/1.9 aperture lens.

  • 24 Indian Startups Raised $444 Million In Funding This Week | Companies News

    New Delhi: About 24 Indian startups have raised around $444 million in funding during this week, which include five growth-stage deals and 14 early-stage deals. Two early-stage startups did not disclose the amount raised, Entrackr reported on Saturday.

    Last week, about 26 early and growth-stage startups collectively secured around $240 million in funding. Among the growth-stage deals, seven startups secured around $394.21 million in funding this week. E-commerce major Flipkart secured the highest funding of $350 million from Google.

    This was followed by financial services platform Navi, which raised $18 million in debt. Other startups such as managed accommodation provider Stanza Living, rural financial services firm Save Solution, and NBFC operating in remote rural parts, Dvara KGFS, also raised funding during the week.

    In addition, 14 early-stage startups secured funding worth $49.6 million during the week. SaaS (Software-as-a-service) startup UnifyApps topped the list followed by solar energy platform Soleos Solar Energy, NBFC Varthana, and producer of high-quality Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) NoPo Nanotechnologies.

    The list of early-stage startups also includes — Collective Artists Network, 8chili, Agrilectric, Fix My Curls, and Infinx – which kept the funding amount undisclosed. City-wise, Bengaluru-based startups led with 14 deals followed by Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, and Chennai.

  • Google Infuses $350 Million In Walmart-Owned Flipkart | Companies News

    New Delhi: As the Indian has invested nearly $350 million in Walmart-owned Flipkart, taking the homegrown company’s valuation at nearly $36 billion.In a statement, Flipkart said it has added Google as a “minority investor” in the e-commerce platform as part of the latest funding round led by Walmart. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details.

    The move, coming at a time when the Indian digital economy is growing at a much faster pace, is subject to receipt of regulatory and other customary approvals by both parties, the homegrown e-commerce firm said in a statement. (Also Read: HDFC Bank Customers Alert! UPI, Net Banking, And Mobile Banking Services Will Be Down On THIS Date & Time- Details Inside)

    “Google’s proposed investment and its Cloud collaboration will help Flipkart expand its business and advance the modernisation of its digital infrastructure to serve customers across the country,” it said. (Also Read: Adani Enterprises Stock Recovers $30 Billion Following Hindenburg Report)

    Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India’s digital commerce revolution. Currently, it has a registered user base of more than 500 million and the marketplace offers over 150 million products across more than 80 categories.

    According to the company, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. Earlier this week, the e-commerce platform said it has clocked 1.6 times growth (year-on-year) in its grocery business. The company has launched 16 grocery fulfilment centres across key locations in the country.

  • Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: From iPhone 14 To Moto Edge 50 Pro; Check Top 5 Deals |

    New Delhi: As we are heading towards summer, the e-commerce giant Flipkart’s Big Saving Days sale is set to take place from May 3 to May 9. Flipkart advertises exciting offers on smartphones, electronics, and other items.

    To grab consumers’ attention, the e-commerce giant has launched Early Bird Surprise Deals on its platforms. In multiple product categories, various offers have been revealed, including deals on the iPhone 14, Apple iPad 10th Gen, Samsung Tab S9 Series, Moto Edge 50 Pro, and iPhone 12, which caught our attention.

    iPhone 14:

    During the Flipkart Big Saving Days early-bird sale, you can grab the high-end iPhone 14 128GB model for just Rs 55,999. Plus, take advantage of enticing deals available on select bank cards. With the special Citi-branded Credit Card offer, including EMI transactions, you can snag the smartphone for an unbeatable price of Rs 52,749. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A25 Smartphone Receives Price Cut In India; Check New Price, Specs)

    Adding further, Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card holders can avail themselves of a flat 5 per cent cashback of Rs 2,800 on the premium smartphone. Meanwhile, consumers using the OneCard can get a flat Rs 2,250 discount with EMI transactions. After applying the discounts, the price of the smartphone is brought down to an effective price of Rs 53,749.

    Samsung S23 Series:

    Under this sale, the S23 series of smartphones will be available for purchase for under Rs 45,000 after applying the relevant bank offers.

    Apple iPad 10th Gen:

    Apple’s tablet will be available for under Rs 30,000 after offers on the website. However, the iPad 10th Gen is currently available at a starting price of Rs 36,900.

    iPhone 12:

    The premium smartphone with a 64GB storage variant will be offered at Rs 40,999. There are several bank offers on the iPhone 12 which further reduce the cost of the premium smartphone. Consumers using the Citi Bank card can avail themselves of a flat Rs 2,250 discount when paid through EMI transaction. Now, the final price of the iPhone 12 stands at Rs 38,749.

    Moreover, consumers using the Flipkart Axis Bank credit card can get a flat 5 percent cashback of Rs 2,050, which brings the effective purchase price down to Rs 38,949. Consumers using the OneCard can enjoy the benefit of a Rs 1,500 discount with EMI transactions, bringing the effective price to Rs 39,499. (Also Read: Realme C65 5G Smartphone Launched In India With AI Boost Engine; Check Specs, Bank Discount)

    Moto Edge 50 Pro:

    The IP68-rated handset will be up for grabs for under Rs 28,000 after offers on the site. Furthermore, the company’s Motorola Edge 40 Neo will be available for under Rs 20,000 during the Flipkart Big Saving Days sale after offers.