Vandana Patidar (Monday and Tuesday)
Vandana Patidar (Monday and Tuesday)
Vandana Patidar (Monday and Tuesday)
Gone are the days when people would visit a retail shop to purchase clothes, jewelry, electronics, and
similar other products. There has been a drastic shift of interest towards eCommerce, sellers are not
much behind in setting up an online marketplace.
1. Amazon India
Amazon India is the most preferred marketplace in India. 76% of online shoppers consider it as the most
trusted online marketplace. With multiple gateways like Amazon Prime, Amazon shop self and more, it
provides multiple shipping options. The technological innovations and an amazing customer service have
made it a preferable choice.
2. Flipkart
Initially, Flipkart started with selling books online. Now, it sells a wide range of products. What makes
this marketplace desirable is the availability of a variety of products within reasonable prices.Flipkart
provides logistics services to sellers called Ekart along with fulfilment center. The platform allows its
sellers to reach billions of customers instantly. The USPs of Flipkart is its quick payments (7-15 days) and
timely pick-up service. In 2018, it registered a 51% market share of the country’s eCommerce industry.
3. Shopclues
This online marketplace is a hub for over 6 Lakh merchants dealing in over 28 million products. The
company serves more than 32,000 pin codes across India. ShopClues is known for local and regional
brands.It is best suited for the sellers dealing in fashion, home & kitchen appliances, mobiles,
electronics, and sports.
4. Paytm
An e-commerce payment system and financial technology-based company founded in the year 2010 and
an innovative concept of the mobile wallet has now evolved to a fully functional website offering a huge
range of goods and services.The application is available in more than 11 languages and after working for
financial technology for years it introduced another application named Paytm mall in the year 2017. It is
a B2C platform with a sum of 1.4 lakh sellers registered and with 17 fulfillment centers across the
nation.
5. Snapdeal
Started in February 2010 as a daily deals website, Snapdeal overtime became an Indian marketplace as a
major expansion in September 2011 with 300,000 sellers, 30M+ products, 800+ product categories,
6000+ towns and cities in India. It is believed that the Snapdeal platform sells more than 125,000
domestic and international brands.
6. eBay
eBay is the early arrival in the Indian e-commerce industry. Originally being an auction site, eBay
gradually allowed sellers to list and sell fixed-price products. Selling on eBay India is focused on
customer positive feedback. Like Amazon, India eBay promotes the power seller program.
7. Tatacliq
Tatacliq is the venture of TATA enterprise. Sellers can list and sell almost any branded products in
featured categories across lifestyle, fashion, electronics, appliances & more. Moreover, buyers get the
benefit of the Tata guarantee, which helps sellers to sell more
8. Walmart marketplace
Walmart.com brings in 127 million unique visitors every month, and according to consumer research
gathered by Tinuiti, there is a large overlap between Amazon.com and Walmart.com shoppers: Over
57% of Amazon buyers also shop on Walmart.com. Having a presence on both marketplaces gives you a
better chance of capturing those shoppers.
9. Firstcry
If you are into selling kids fashion apparel and accessories this is the best place for you. A platform that
specifically focuses on kid’s fashion. So it is an online store for baby product retailing launched in the
year 2010 with the consolidation of over 350 stores it became Asia’s largest online marketplace for Kids
products.
Facebook Marketplace is another great option when you’re just getting started — and not just because
more than 800 million people use it monthly to browse, buy or sell items.With no set listing fees or
commissions, Facebook Marketplace is a very attractive option for new and established sellers
alike.Selling on Facebook Marketplace is an easy process, but it’s different for merchants than it is for
individuals. You’ll need to sync your up-to-date inventory and then wait a week or so for Facebook to
review your products and deem them suitable to sell on Marketplace.
11. IndiaMart
It is India’s largest online Business to Business (B2B) marketplace, connecting buyers with suppliers.
With a market share of 60% of the online B2B classifieds space in India, the channel focuses on providing
a platform to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises as well as individuals. IndiaMART
has around 60% market share of the online B2B classifieds sector in India. IndiaMART connects
manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters, allowing them to promote and expose their products to each
other through the platform. IndiaMart attracts more than 2,100 people every month.
12. Quikr
Quikr is a private advertising platform. The platform serves more than 900 cities and towns in India.
Their purpose is to connect buyers and sellers to make online sales and shopping easier. They allow you
to sell and buy a whole range of categories that relate to daily life. Quikr attracts more than 9,900
people every month.The platform operates in many categories like; Jobs, services, real estate, and
general merchandise, etc.
13. Myntra
It is a marketplace that has a large variety of fashion accessories, beauty care products, clothes for men
and women, footwear and more. The marketplace was opened in 2007 with a focus
on personalization of gift items. Sellers have to register themselves first, and once their profile is
reviewed, they can sell their products on the website.
14. Pepperfry
Pepperfry is one stop solution for household needs. Sellers can list products such as Furniture,
Hardware, Lamps, Kitchen, Dining, Décor, and Electricals, Housekeeping, Bar and Garden. Sellers can get
their products listed products for free in Pepperfry, but they have to pay commission on every sale.
15. Infibeam.com
Another popular e-commerce site which looks somewhat similar to Flipkart in terms of layout. It offers
various lifestyle categories such as books and magazines, watches, etc. The sections that are of interest
to us include Camera, Computer peripherals and Electronics. There is a wide collection of peripherals.
One thing we liked about this site is that it features a deal on each of its category pages. Pricing is at par
with competitors and you also get the option to pay in 0 percent monthly installments.
Pros and cons of the company
Pros Cons
It is the country’s Very high advertising
largest online fashion costs.
retailer offering the
opportunity to make
your product a brand.
Pros Cons
he largest online retailer in India Sellers suffer high payments issues as
with a 31.9% market share. It is compared to Amazon.
the marketplace that has
acquired two fashion specialty
sites named Myntra and
Jabong.
Free to register and list your There is a high commission that will be
item in the portal. deducted in every sale like fixed
charges, commission, Collection Fee,
Courier Charges, GST.
Pros Cons
Free and easy to register and sell You are levied charge in case of
your products. buyer return.
Pros Cons
Considered to be fast and safe Has bad customer support, may
as it has a good reputation with reduce the brand image of your
financial transitions. product.