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Business Success Story: Meet Hari Menon, Successful Man Behind One Of India’s Largest Online Grocery Store

Hari Menon's success story is a testament to his visionary leadership in co-founding BigBasket, India's largest online grocery platform, revolutionizing the country's e-commerce landscape.

Feb 17, 2024, 13:54 PM IST

From Setbacks To Success: The Inspirational Tale Of A Entrepreneur Who Rose Above Failures, Now His Net Worth Is Rs 13,500 Crore

In 1963, Hari Menon was born into a middle-class family in Bandra West, Mumbai. graduated from Lawrence School in Lovedale.

Jul 19, 2023, 18:56 PM IST

Cheers for Paytm shareholders as Alibaba consolidates India exit after selling stock in BigBasket, Zomato, Paytm

Alibaba seems to be making an exit from India as it has sold shares in other investments such as BigBasket and Zomato, sources said, adding that Ant Financial is not going to sell anytime soon.

Jan 13, 2023, 11:26 AM IST

BigBasket introduces 10-20 minutes grocery delivery: Here’s looking at 5 apps offering quick deliveries

Take a look at the apps offering 10-minute grocery delivery inside.

Apr 21, 2022, 15:40 PM IST

BigBasket acquires Kerala startup Agrima Infotech

Agrima Infotech co-founder and CEO Anoop Balakrishnan said his startup joining hands with BigBasket will redefine the offline shopping experience in the country.

Feb 19, 2022, 21:10 PM IST

After BigBasket, now Tata Digital to acquire majority stake in 1MG

This is Tata Digital's second big and significant acquisition after BigBasket that it had made in February this year.

Jun 10, 2021, 13:01 PM IST

Amid 2nd wave of COVID, Indian households grapple with late e-grocery deliveries

Similar to last year, this year too, e-commerce players are failing to deliver products on time.

May 26, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

Severe blow to Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, Tata Group snatches BigBasket from Alibaba

Chinese internet giant Alibaba has about 30 percent stake in BigBasket. The deal provides an exit route for a host of investors of BigBasket, including Chinese billionaire Jack Ma-controlled Alibaba.

The eGrocery market has grown 60 percent from the calendar year 2020 and is expected to grow 41-49 per cent by the first half of CY21, according to the latest data provided by homegrown consulting firm RedSeer.

Feb 17, 2021, 17:17 PM IST

Tatas to acquire 68% stake in BigBasket for Rs 9,500 crore

The salt-to-software conglomerate, which has been working to gain majority control in the Bengaluru-based startup for months, has finally signed the deal, according to people in the know of the development.

The deal provides an exit route for a host of investors of BigBasket, including Chinese billionaire Jack Ma-controlled Alibaba.

Feb 17, 2021, 12:13 PM IST

BigBasket customer, did you shop on this day in October? Data breach reported

The 9-year-old etailer is funded by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba group, the Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund, and the British government-owned CDC group

Nov 09, 2020, 12:40 PM IST

BigBasket faces data breach, personal info of 2 crore users being sold on dark web

BigBasket stated that it has a robust information security framework and that it maintained only email ids, phone numbers, order details and address, which could have been accessed.

Nov 09, 2020, 00:10 AM IST

Amazon, BigBasket get nod to deliver liquor in West Bengal

Retailer Spencer's and HipBar have also joined the fray as the government allowed home delivery of alcohol to reduce footfall at stores amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Jun 20, 2020, 19:22 PM IST

Amazon India rebrands groceries service

Amazon has committed USD 500 million to its food retail venture in India.

May 30, 2018, 14:34 PM IST

BigBasket responds to viral Facebook post about ill-treatment of delivery boys

In a longish post, a Facebook user Saurabh Tiwari highlighted the sorry state of delivery agents.

May 27, 2018, 18:10 PM IST

Alibaba may pump in up to $300 million in BigBasket

The deal, which is expected to be announced in the next few weeks, will give BigBasket more muscle to compete against rivals like Grofers and e-tailing giant Amazon,

Dec 07, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

Paytm may pick up stake in BigBasket for $200 million

With people becoming comfortable buying even milk and bread online, online grocery segment is projected to witness a strong growth over the next few years.

Jul 12, 2017, 16:46 PM IST