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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart saw their revenue from operations surge by 49% and 32% respectively in FY 2021 as millions of people opted to shop online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon maintains lead over Flipkart as its India marketplace revenue surges 49% in FY 2021

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I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

India witnessed 97 mega deals—rounds over USD 100 million—worth USD 24 billion in 2021, compared to 28 such investments worth USD 5.5 billion in 2020.

Indian companies raised USD 63 billion from PE-VC investors in 2021

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

China

Southeast Asia

Opinion

2021 was the year of crypto-hacks, so here are some tips to invest safely. KrASIA spoke with different experts who shared key advice for investors.

2021 was a year of crypto hacks, here are some tips for staying safe in the future | KrASIA Year in Review

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Stephanie Li

Newsletters

In this round of India Digest from December 17 to December 23, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | India Digest Volume 80

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KrASIA India Digest

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

41 startups turned into billion-dollar companies after landing fat checks from marquee investors like Tiger Global and SoftBank.

Emerging sectors that shined in India in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

VCs pumped over USD 34 billion into Indian startups this year so far, 200% more than 2020, which created 41 unicorns.

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

Snapdeal

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Snapdeal plans to use INR 9 billion (USD 119 million) from the IPO proceeds for organic growth initiatives over the next five financial years.

SoftBank-backed Snapdeal aims to raise USD 165 million from IPO, eyes international expansion

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

India's BNPL industry is growing to become a USD 50 billion market.

Indian millennials are buying now and paying later during uncertain economy

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Shreya Asopa

In this round of India Digest from December 10 to December 16, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Flipkart maintains lead in Indian festive sales despite heightened competition| India Digest Volume 79

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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Middle East

iMile CEO Rita Huang explains how the Dubai-based company rebuilt its systems after 2023’s warehouse chaos.

How iMile cracked Mexico’s logistics, and what it means for global e-commerce

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Accel invests in Vite+ maker VoidZero, Rolo Robotics and Videotto raise seed funding, Coolmate completes Series C round, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Ant Group is expanding its cross-border business from Hong Kong as the city rolls out initiatives to help Chinese enterprises expand overseas.

In Hong Kong, Ant Group finds an anchor for its global fintech ambitions

CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.