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Lesson from Flipkart raising $1 bn: Govt needs to clear its stance on e-commerce quickly
K Yatish Rajawat •The issue is that due to the government not making its stance clear on the FDI in e-commerce novel financial instruments are being used instead of coming in directly.
Shutdown: Is the e-commerce dream going 'pop'?
Srividya •While the number of folks using e-commerce sites is growing, their business models leave a lot to be desired.
It's official: Third round of funding secured, Flipkart finally valued at $10 bn
Fp Staff •E-commerce major Flipkart has raised its third round of financing, valuing the largest Indian e-tailer at more than $10 billion. It seems the company is readying itself to list on the US bourses and could raise anything between $2-3 billion before going public.<br />
Big Billion Day Sale: No probe against Flipkart, clarifies Nirmala Sitharaman
Fp Archives •Union Commerce and Industries Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that there was no inquiry into complaints against e-commerce giant Flipkart of predatory prices of goods and unfair trade practices during its recent 'Big Billion Day Sale'.<br />
Jeff Bezos' India love story: The $2bn cheque and Amazon's obsession with customers
Fp Staff •Showing off his committment to India, Bezos flashed a cheque of $2 billion while travelling in a truck in Bangalore
Even with $1 bn war chest, here's why Amazon will still beat Flipkart
Ivor Soans •Matching Amazon may be an impossible task for Flipkart on pretty much every front. Hence, the only play left for Flipkart may be to expand the market and hope for profitability
Fashion technology to real estate: What Flipkart could splurge on with $1bn funding
Fp Editors •There are multiple theories on what Flipkart could spend its expanded war chest on. Here are four things it could splurge
Billion dollar baby: Flipkart raises Rs 6,000 cr for war chest as it expands
Fp Editors •The firm is reportedly set to make the announcement about its fund raising in the next couple of weeks.<br />
Why Flipkart-Myntra may succeed: They are not chasing mythical synergies
Jagannathan •The world over, M&As fail because they chase illusory synergies when they need to win customers. Flipkart-Myntra seems to be working on a more sensible plan of keeping the brands separate
Shutdown: Is the e-commerce dream going 'pop'?
Srividya •While the number of folks using e-commerce sites is growing, their business models leave a lot to be desired.