E-Commerce News Today: India and Global Trends (Latest Updates) - June 5, 2025
Mumbai, India / Global – The e-commerce sector continues its relentless evolution today, June 5, 2025, with both India and the global landscape witnessing significant developments driven by technological innovation, shifting consumer preferences, and strategic market expansion.
E-commerce Landscape in Flux: Regulatory Challenges, Funding Rounds, and Operational Shifts
The e-commerce sector is currently navigating a dynamic environment marked by regulatory scrutiny, strategic expansions, funding inflows, and shifts in consumer behavior. From antitrust concerns in Europe to rapid delivery battles in India, companies are adapting to a multifaceted landscape.
Amazon: Amazon is facing significant legal challenges in Germany, where the Federal Cartel Office has accused it of anti-competitive practices. The German regulator alleges that Amazon abuses its market dominance by imposing strict pricing rules on third-party sellers, even penalizing those who cannot cover their costs. With Amazon controlling an estimated 60% of Germany's online retail market, the regulator views these price limits as detrimental to fair competition. Amazon, however, defends its policies, stating they are designed to ensure customers receive the best deals.
Temu & Shein: Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein are reportedly facing challenges in their ambitions to expand significantly into the European market. Despite attempts to increase prices and some sales declines in the US, the complexities and regulatory hurdles present in Europe are making the US market a more attractive focus for these companies for the time being.
Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures): Despite reporting a substantial 193% increase in net profit for the March quarter, Nykaa's parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, experienced a nearly 5% drop in its share price. While its core beauty segment shows robust growth, concerns regarding slow growth in its fashion segment and margin pressures continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Brokerages are divided on the stock, with some citing high valuations and increasing competition as reasons for 'underperform' or 'sell' ratings.
Walmart: Walmart is currently facing public backlash on social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter, where users are sharing images indicating significant price increases (38% or more) on various essential items. These posts have ignited concerns about inflation and accusations of corporate greed.
Udaan : Bengaluru-based B2B e-commerce platform Udaan has successfully secured $114 million in a Series G funding round. The funding was led by M&G Investments and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Udaan plans to utilize this capital to strengthen its presence in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) sectors, accelerate its private label initiatives, and bolster its balance sheet in preparation for a potential public listing.
BigBasket: BigBasket has made a significant foray into the rapid food delivery market by piloting a 10-minute service in Bengaluru. This new offering includes items from popular outlets like Starbucks and Qmin, marking a key step in CEO Hari Menon's earlier announcement of expanding into food delivery by 2025. This move intensifies competition in the rapid delivery segment, which already includes established players like Zepto, Swiggy, and Blinkit.
Zepto: Zepto, a quick commerce platform, has faced a significant setback as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of one of its warehouses in Dharavi. The suspension followed an inspection that revealed multiple food safety violations, including fungal growth, improper storage near stagnant water, expired products, and inadequate cold storage. The license will remain suspended until Zepto addresses these non-compliance issues and receives clearance from the FDA.
Myntra: To manage the anticipated surge in demand during its 22nd annual End of Reason Sale (EORS), which commences on Saturday, Myntra has created over 20,000 gig employment opportunities through its partners. These roles are strategically positioned to enhance logistics, customer service, and last-mile delivery operations. Ahead of its 22nd End of Reason Sale (EORS), Myntra has generated over 20,000 gig jobs to handle expected demand spikes. The roles will support logistics, customer service, and last-mile delivery during the mega-sale event.
Swiggy Instamart: Swiggy Instamart, the quick commerce arm of Swiggy, has brought in Ankit Jain, formerly of Flipkart, as its Senior Vice President. Jain will be responsible for leading the platform's end-to-end operations, which include supply chain management, dark store operations, delivery experience, and network expansion.
Industry-Wide Trends: The e-commerce sector is also seeing a surge in demand for health-focused food brands, driven by increasing consumer awareness, higher disposable incomes, and the expanded reach provided by quick commerce platforms. Brands like Farmley, The Whole Truth, and SuperYou have reported significant revenue gains. This growing demand has attracted investor interest, with $65 million raised in this segment during the first half of 2025, indicating strong growth potential in both urban and smaller markets. Additionally, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued new norms aimed at curbing the illegal sale of radio equipment on e-commerce websites.
Flipkart’s Ankit Jain Joins Swiggy Instamart as SVP
Ankit Jain, formerly of Flipkart, has joined Swiggy Instamart as Senior Vice President. He will oversee end-to-end operations, including supply chain, dark store management, delivery, and network expansion.
Health-Focused Food Brands Boom on Quick Commerce & Wider Reach
Indian health food brands like Farmley, The Whole Truth, and SuperYou are seeing strong revenue growth, fueled by quick commerce expansion and rising health awareness. Investor interest has surged, with $65 million raised in H1 2025 as demand grows beyond metros.
Government Cracks Down on Illegal Radio Equipment Sales via E-Commerce
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new norms to prevent the illegal sale of radio equipment on e-commerce platforms. The move aims to regulate unauthorized listings and ensure compliance with safety standards.
E-commerce News:
- Amazon: Facing scrutiny in Germany, where the Federal Cartel Office has accused it of anti-competitive practices related to pricing rules for third-party sellers.
- Temu & Shein: Reassessing their European expansion strategies due to regulatory complexities, potentially focusing more on the US market.
- Nykaa: Shares dropped despite a profit increase due to concerns about fashion segment growth and high valuations.
- Walmart: Facing criticism over reported price increases on essential items.
- Udaan: Secured $114 million in Series G funding to strengthen its presence in the FMCG and HoReCa sectors.
- BigBasket: Piloting 10-minute food delivery in Bengaluru with Starbucks and Qmin.
- Zepto: Had its license suspended for a Dharavi store due to food safety violations.
- Myntra: Created 20,000 gig jobs to manage increased demand during its End of Reason Sale.
- Swiggy Instamart: Appointed Ankit Jain (formerly of Flipkart) as SVP to lead its quick commerce operations.