Indian online retailer Flipkart gets $150m funding boost

Aug 29, 2012 | India

South African media giant Naspers is said to be investing $150 million (Rs 834 crores) in online retailer Flipkart, a deal which would secure the company’s finances for the next three years. Nasper and Iconiq Capital are the new investors in Flipkart, with the former...

In India 1 in 4 online minutes spent on social media

Aug 24, 2012 | India

Google Sites, Facebook and Yahoo! Sites lead as top sestinations in India, while social media is booming, according to new research. The study, from comScore, looked at the top online sites and activities in India from its comScore MMX service. The report found that...

Facebook rolls out App Centre to 8 countries

Jul 11, 2012 | India, South Africa

Facebook has launched its App Center in 8 countries, as the social network looks to boost its much scrutinised mobile business. The social network has rolled out the service in United States, Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United...

Hackers hit India after Torrent sites ban

May 31, 2012 | India

Hacking group Anonymous India has struck a leading ISP in the country to protest a ban on Torrent sites. Last week, several BitTorrent sites along with other stranger choices like Vimeo were blocked in Indiaby at least one ISP. Now, others are joining, though the...

Website design in India? Tips from our digital strategists

May 27, 2012 | India

If you’re working on a global brand, remember that the beautiful site their New York agency has created might be designed for high-bandwidth markets. Always look at the load times to ensure your consumers see your message quickly. Ditch the flash and the heavy images:...

India: Reach of key online categories: India Vs. Worldwide

May 27, 2012 | India

Search, social networking and email are the top three key categories fro online communities in India, with social networking and email being significantly more popular categories in India than the rest of the world. View a larger image below:

Mobile marketing in India? Tips from our digital strategists

May 26, 2012 | India

While ownership of Internet-connected PCs might still be relatively low across the country – and reserved mainly for the more affluent city-dweller – mobile phone ownership is more wide spread and growing rapidly. The mobile device offers a great way for marketers to...

India: Online App usage for men and women

May 26, 2012 | India

Women use online instant messaging applications three times as much as men, and are more active social networkers. However, men install more apps than women with 16 apps added per month compared to just 11 by women.

Video: Social Media in India

May 25, 2012 | India

This video from Nielsen offers key data on social media’s growth in India, and its impact on marketing strategies.

Indian online ad spend to rise 54% this year

May 24, 2012 | India

The Indian online advertising market, including classifieds, will grow by a huge 54% in the next 12 months, according to new data. The research, from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and IMRB, found that as of March 2012, the industry was worth Rs...

India: Ecommerce category growth

May 24, 2012 | India

60% of all Indian internet users visited an online ecommerce site in November 2011, with the number of online shoppers increasing 18% in the past year. Coupon or deal sites have gained maximun traction with a jump of 629% compared to last year.

India: Top ten online retail sites

May 24, 2012 | India

This research highlights Amazon’s popularity with the Indian online community. Amazon sites have nearly twice as many unique visitors as Apple.com. View larger image below:

A snapshot of digital India- 121m online users and growing fast

May 23, 2012 | India

India is the third biggest country in terms of internet users in the world, with a highly social and mobile audience. This snapshot takes a closer look at India’s digital consumer, and the key trends driving the country towards a digital future. It’s estimated...

India- Mobile web to overtake fixed line this year

May 22, 2012 | India

The use of the mobile Web is set to overtake fixed-line Internet in India by the end of the year, as the country’s mobile revolution continues at full speed, according to new data. Statistics from statcounter indicate that India’s mobile Web usage is just under 50% as...