Competition and Industry News
Unlisted market: Why e-commerce stocks like Ola, Oyo, Paytm trade at eye-popping pricesedit
Some unlisted e-commerce names such as ANI Technologies (Ola), Oravel Stays (Oyo Rooms) and One97 Communications (Paytm) have been creating quite a splash in the unlisted market, mainly on the strength of their titular value, drawing in small and retail investors. Many such investors flocking to these counters are not even aware of the challenges of the unlisted space, especially with regard value fluctuation and limited liquidity. Many are drawn to such propositions on the lure of attractive valuations and herd mentality.
Pubication: Economic Times
Date: 1 July, 2019
E-commerceInvestorsSharesStock MarketE-commerce Cos May Soon Find It Harder To Give Steep Discounts. Here’s Whyedit
India’s new e-commerce policy is reportedly expected to require e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon, and Flipkart, to give proof that the product discounts are being offered by the online seller and not the e-commerce platform. The policy may reportedly even set a limit on the maximum discount that can be offered on a product. Heavy cashbacks offered by mobile wallets might also be regulated. These regulations may be included in the upcoming Indian e-commerce policy.
Publication: Inc.42
Date: 1 July, 2019
E-commerceE-commerce policy