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The article discusses recent investments made by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's WTFund and Nazara Technologies in two gaming startups in India, aiming to support and nurture the country's gaming industry. Additionally, Wheelocity, a logistics and supply chain firm, has shifted its business strategy from B2B to B2C, focusing on fresh commerce delivery in underserved semi-urban and rural markets. Furthermore, travel booking platform EaseMyTrip has announced the acquisition of Planet Education Australia to enter the study tourism sector, leveraging synergies between their customer base and global education network. [Extracted from the article]

Former Titan Capital Partner Bipin Shah has launched a new micro-venture capital firm called Zeropearl, focusing on providing early support to promising startups with a unique "founder-only" approach. The firm's investment model is sector-agnostic but emphasizes Consumer (D2C/B2C) and SaaS/GenAI sectors. Zeropearl aims to make investment decisions quickly, providing either a "No" or "Yes" with a term sheet within seven days and closing investments within a month. Additionally, Slice has completed a merger with North East Small Finance Bank to create a technology-driven bank focused on expanding operations and improving customer experience. GPS Renewables' Arya has secured Rs 100 Cr in mezzanine financing. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the recent funding round of $15 million raised by B2C commerce startup Wheelocity, with Lightspeed India Partners as the lead investor. The funding will aid Wheelocity in expanding its operations across 20,000 towns and villages in southern India, with a goal of reaching 10 million users. Wheelocity shifted its business model last year from B2B to B2C, focusing on providing fresh fruits and vegetables to consumers. [Extracted from the article]

The design architecture for implementing B2C e-invoicing in the retail sector is mostly ready and currently being reviewed by industry experts, according to GST Network CEO Manish Kumar Sinha. E-invoicing is already in use in the B2B sector, and the GST Council has decided to pilot its extension to the B2C sector. The GST department is currently in discussions with the industry to issue electronic invoices for every B2C transaction. In other news, Reliance's fashion e-tailer AJIO has partnered with H&M to enhance H&M's online presence and expand AJIO's international brands portfolio. AJIO will offer over 10,000 H&M styles across various categories at affordable prices starting from Rs 399. [Extracted from the article]

The design architecture for implementing GST e-invoicing for retailers is mostly ready and being reviewed by industry experts, according to GST Network CEO Manish Kumar Sinha. E-invoicing is already in use in the B2B sector, and the GST Council has decided to extend it to the B2C sector on a pilot basis. The GST department is currently in discussions with the industry to issue electronic invoices for every B2C transaction. In addition, the West Bengal government is considering offering spaces in district shopping malls for self-help groups (SHGs) to sell their products. [Extracted from the article]

Ahmedabad-based micro venture capital firm, Volt VC, has launched its inaugural fund with a target corpus of Rs 45 crore. The fund aims to invest in around 20-25 consumer-centric startups at the pre-seed stage, with a focus on direct-to-consumer, business-to-consumer, and business-to-business-to-consumer models. The general partner of the fund, Param Patel, stated that there was a need for a smaller ticket size for startups that don't require larger investments. [Extracted from the article]

KRBL Limited, a leading basmati rice brand, has expanded its global market presence by introducing its India Gate Basmati Rice range in the UK. The products will be available at Tesco, the largest supermarket chain in the country, making it easily accessible to customers across the United Kingdom. This move highlights KRBL's commitment to providing high-quality basmati rice and other products to consumers worldwide. By shifting from a business-to-business (B2B) to a business-to-consumer (B2C) relationship, KRBL aims to directly engage with customers who prefer premium, aged, long grain basmati rice. [Extracted from the article]

The Adani group, which has a consumer base of 400 million, is expanding its retail presence through a super app called 'Adani One'. The app will offer a wide range of products and services, utilizing the group's existing consumer interactions. While the group's main focus remains on infrastructure, the business-to-consumer segment will be scaled up as the consumer base grows. In other news, India and the US have extended a 2% digital tax on e-commerce supplies until June 30, as part of a global effort to reform the international tax system. [Extracted from the article]

Blue Star, a retail company, has experienced balanced growth in both the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) segments. The overall market growth from January to July is projected to be between 30% and 35%. The chairman of Blue Star, Vir Advani, stated that room air conditioners and commercial refrigeration products have performed well, and the outlook for the summer is strong. In a separate development, India's competition watchdog is investigating allegations that Pernod Ricard, a spirits company, colluded with retailers in New Delhi to increase market share. Pernod Ricard faces various challenges in the Indian market, including licensing, tax, and antitrust issues. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights a substantial annual growth in retail consumption within the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) segment across 11 key sectors during the first half of Fiscal Year 2024, as reported by Content Management System (CMS) Info Systems through an analysis of organized retail trends.

The article focuses on Pentathlon Ventures' second fund, a 450 crore Indian rupee collection that would invest in business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) firms. It reports that the fund intends to invest in B2B SaaS start-ups and that the final round will be completed within the following 12 months, in 2024. It mentions that the venture capital firm believes B2B is functioning well, although marketing costs in B2C are a significant strategy.

The article discusses that Flibbr Consulting, a brand consulting firm, has launched a new solution for marketers called UnlockBrands, a time-bound, workshop format program for marketers in business-to-business and business-to-customer spaces. According to Navonil Chatterjee, Program Custodian for UnlockBrands, UnlockBrands will engage with key stakeholders and use an array of strategic tools to unlock the potential that is not leveraged by the brand.

The article discusses the Ministry of Commerce's efforts to ensure equal tax refunds for exports through e-commerce and traditional channels. Topics include the need for policy adjustments, the dominance of the business-to-consumer (B2C) interface in e-commerce, and ongoing discussions with regulators and departments.

The article focuses on the Indian InsurTech startups that have secured 2.6 billion U.S. dollars in funding since 2018, predominantly supporting companies offering end-to-end insurance solutions. It mentions that this funding has heightened awareness of various insurance products, with a focus on B2C startups, and underscores technology's transformative role in reshaping the industry, as highlighted in a report by ICICI Lombard and NASSCOM.

The article discusses the launch of Federal Bank's new brand campaign, which emphasizes the Bank's work ethic of being digital at the forefront while also being human at the core. It is inspired by real-life experiences and launched in seven languages to ensure nationwide reach. Its Chief Marketing Officer, MVS Murthy, emphasizes the need for businesses to balance digital efficiency with human interaction to enhance customer experience.

The article offers information on post-pandemic economic recovery which has led to a notable transformation in the way Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engage in buying, selling, and operating. While much attention has been given to the growth of B2C e-commerce in India, it is the less visible B2B e-commerce sector that plays a crucial role in facilitating essential business transactions.

The article informs Flipkart, a major electronic-commerce player in India, has reported widened losses of over 7,800 crore Indian Rupees for the financial year 2021-22 based on the performance of its business-to-business unit, Flipkart India, and its business-to-consumer unit, Flipkart Internet. It mentions the combined loss of both entities stood at 5,352 crore Indian Rupees in the previous financial year.

The article presents the discussion on SolarSquare, a business-to-consumer (B2C) solar goods company securing $4 million from Good Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm.

The article reports that Adani Group's chairman Gautam Adani is planning an enterprises 5G services and consumer apps rollout plan in 2023 and mentions that the group's plan to develop B2C (business-to-consumer) consumer apps during the 5G auctions in 2022.

The article reports that direct-to-consumer brand and mattress manufacturer Wakefit.co has selected actor Rashmika Mandanna to be its brand ambassador. It mentions the number of manufacturing facilities and warehouses operated by Wakefit.co across India. Focus is given on the significance of the collaboration with Mandanna to the expansion and business growth of the company.

The article reports on the brand identity launched by technology company Gupshup at the 2022 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain to reinforce its vision of transforming the future of business-to-consumer conversations and commerce through conversational engagement. It informs about the business growth and expansion of Gupshup through acquisitions, as well as its product-driven innovation.

The article discusses that India's largest dairy company Amul has written to leading offline and online retailers including Reliance Retail, Amazon, BigBasket and D'Mart, asking them to avoid deep discounting on its products for their B2C (business to consumer) businesses.

The article informs that SolarSquare, a business to consumer transactions (B2C) cleantech startup, has raised a Series A funding round of 100 crore Indian Rupees led by Elevation Capital and Lower Carbon, with participation from existing investors and angel investors, to expand its services.

The article reports on the Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries has unveiled brand logo and refreshed their business vision. It mentions that the 'Limitless' vision will span over eight business areas led by Atul and Rahul, and will lay the foundation for aggressive plans in the B2C domain.

The article informs that Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd. (GMLL)said that the company is expanding business through our retail arm ‘Price Mantra'; GMLL is now focusing on developing business to consumer (B2C) space at a rapid pace.

The article reports on fragrance firm Givaudan has entered into an industry-first partnership with Tmall, the Alibaba group's open business-to-consumer (B2C) platform, to launch the T-Lab source innovation laboratory and capture digital opportunities for fragrance creation in China. It mentions that T-Lab source innovation laboratory will leverage Givaudan's leading creative fragrance solutions and production capabilities in China.

The article talks about the consumer to consumer (C2C) marketplaces in India, Business to consumer (B2C) marketplace in electronic commerce (e-commerce) sector in India, and online C2C commerce in India.

The article reports on the plan of Indian fashion retail company Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) to set up a subsidiary to foray into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) business.

The article reports on the announcement by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. in India that it plans to set up a platform for direct to consumer business and mentions the funding resources for the venture.

The article reports that Gourmet Garden has raised funds in series A round led by Beyond Next Ventures, M Venture Partners, and existing investors Incubate India and Whiteboard Capital. It mentions that the company aims to expand its zero-contamination farming operations, broaden portfolio with additional fresh categories and deploy end-to-end business to consumers technology-enabled cold-chain.

The article reports that a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. and ethnic fashion brand Jaypore and B2C entity TG Apparel has ben approved by the board of directors of Aditya.

The article reports that business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce refers to the business model that supports a commerce transaction between a business and an end consumer by selling products or services through a company website featured with an online catalog. It mentions people are using electronic commerce sites include media products, consumer electronics, apparel and footwear, food and drinks. It also mentions work for homewares and home furnishing.

The article reports on the entry of Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (DBSIL) into business-to-consumer segment and the launch of its packaged sugar under the brand name Dalmia Utsav.

The article presents a statement regarding the Cab hailing platform Uber plans to expand its recently launched business to customer (B2C) and customer to customer (C2C) logistics services in India.

The article reports on the Indian engineering company Greaves Cotton Ltd., highlighting its phase transition from automotive and entry into the business to consumer (B2C) segment.

The article offers information on eBay Inc., an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website, made a start in India by facilitating Indian sellers to sell products across its major markets. Topics include eBay Inc. Flipkart acquired its 5.44 percent stake by eBay Inc. in exchange for its eBay India business.

The article reports that Sintex Plastics Technology Pvt. Ltd. subsidary of Sintex Group has received capital commitment via structured finance from leading private equity (PE) fund, KKR & Co. India for growth plans as it shifts business model towards Business-to-consumer or retail segment.

The article reports that Canon India is looking to increase in annual sales by financial year 2020 and expects to continue a double-digit growth in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer segments and company also looking into medical imaging systems.

An excerpt from the article "Diversification is next logistics move for slump-hit B2C firms" which appeared at https://economictimes.indiatimes.com is presented.

The article talks about study estimating medium, small, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) B2C electronic commerce export potential estimating it at $26 million and talks of steps to be taken by the government including removing regulatory barriers and simplifying customs duty procedures to boost sales.

The article reports that India has ranked 73rd out of 152 countries in United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-commerce Index 2019. It mentions index measures an economy's preparedness to support online shopping. It also mentions European nations hold eight of the top 10 spots on the index, which ranks 152 countries on their readiness to engage in online commerce.

The article offers information on urge of Confederation of All India Traders to Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to order investigation into business models of e commerce companies . It mentions alleging that e-commerce companies like Amazon through their festive sales are depriving the government with huge amount of Goods and Services Tax revenue; and also mentions violation of Foreign direct investment Policy companies by conducting Business to Consumers sales.

The article explores that E-Tailing Market, the process of selling retail goods electronically over the internet, is continuously growing across the world. It mentions that in e-tailing, business to consumer transactions are often take place for selling of goods. It further informs that the multichannel transactions such as browsing, buying, return and post-sale services is opening up opportunities for the marketers to expand in the forecast years.

The article reports that the Clothing Rental has expanded its business in Business-to-Consumer (B2C) segment with the aim on expanding its digital presence.

The article reports on the growing number of business-to-business (B2B) startups in India compared to business to consumer (B2C) startups as startup ecosystem is maturing in the country.

The article offers information on the information technology firm IBM's business to consumer (B2C) startup challenge called IBM Startup Star as per which startup will be required to upload a video about their business and share it among their friends and customers.

The article discusses technology company Dell EMC India focusing on startups acting as drivers of new business to consumer (B2C) applications, with B2C reportedly emerging as the fastest growing segment, as stated by the company's President & Managing Director (Enterprise) Rajesh Janey.

The article reports that GoMechanic is set to acquire car servicing and repair startup VOW CarClinic. Topics discussed include views of Abhishek Menon, cofounder of VOW CarClinic; deal boosts GoMechanic's added capability and momentum to strengthen its business-to-consumer transactions vertical focus; and views of Kushal Karwa , co-founder at GoMechanic.

The article reports that the Indian government is making moves seen as limited opening of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce for overseas investors, allowing retailers like Marks & Spencer and Adidas to directly enter the online retail segment.

The article reports that India's diversified public sector undertaking (PSU) Andrew Yule and Co. Ltd. will launch a tea portal on December 29, 2014 for e-retailing tea and targeting business to consumer segment and presents the views of the firm's chief managing director Kallol Datta on the same.