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Retail, FMCG & E-commerce

Direct-to-consumer brands, quick commerce delivery, organized supermarkets, FMCG rural demand and retail.

TPG Exits FirstCry with ₹202 Cr Bulk Deal, Signaling Market Shift
Retail, FMCG & E-commerce

TPG Exits FirstCry with ₹202 Cr Bulk Deal, Signaling Market Shift

Private equity giant TPG has successfully exited its investment in FirstCry, a prominent omnichannel kids wear retailer, through a substantial ₹202 crore bulk deal. This move reflects shifting dynamics in the Indian e-commerce landscape.

RDU Global Correspondent
4 min read•Sept 26
Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Investment in Quick Commerce by 2030
Retail, FMCG & E-commerce

Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Investment in Quick Commerce by 2030

Amazon India is set to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, aiming to enhance delivery speed and expand its market presence by 2030. This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape in India.

RDU Global Correspondent
3 min read•Sept 26
Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Push Into Quick Commerce as Battle for Instant Delivery Intensifies
Retail, FMCG & E-commerce

Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Push Into Quick Commerce as Battle for Instant Delivery Intensifies

Amazon India is reportedly preparing to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, through 2030, marking one of its biggest bets yet on the fast-growing instant delivery market. The move comes as the company races to scale dark stores, improve inventory systems and use AI-driven demand forecasting to challenge entrenched rivals such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.

RDU Global Correspondent
5 min read•4h ago