e-commerce
Snapdeal enters into Hospitality segment; launches ‘Hotel and Catering supplies’ Category
MUMBAI: India’s largest online market place, Snapdeal.com announces its entry into the hospitality segment by launching the category of ‘Hotel and Catering supplies’. Snapdeal currently has close to 500 diverse categories listed on its website, such as- Furniture and Hardware, Mobiles and Tablets, Fashion and Lifestyle and Automotive to name a few.
This latest initiative by the company is an endeavor towards assisting upcoming restaurateurs and individuals and groups who are handling (current or in future) catering businesses. Consumers can shop for an assortment of products including Baking & Pizza Supplies, Bar Accessories, Chaffing Dishes, heavy gauge cutlery glassware, professional knives among many others. The products listed, also cater to the needs of households who are looking to use chef recommended cookware and utensils. The category includes products that are used in a restaurant kitchen, right from preparation to serving and buffet display.
“This launch will further strengthen Snapdeal’s leadership as a marketplace and a shopping destination for all kind of products across categories which fulfil customers’ both home and business requirements. They can now shop for the widest range of kitchenware, utensils, cutlery and glassware at the comfort and convenience of their homes. In future we also plan to integrate a whole range of hotel linen (Mattresses, Pillows, Bed Linen & Bath Linen) into the category and thereby meet all the needs of a hotel/ restaurant”, said Tony Navin Senior Vice President – Electronics & Home at Snapdeal.com.
For further information, please click on http://www.snapdeal.com/products/home-kitchen-catering-equipment
e-commerce
Flipkart and Uber team up to let users earn Supercoins on rides
New partnership turns everyday commutes into rewarding journeys for millions of Indians.
MUMBAI: Flipkart and Uber have joined forces to give riders a little extra mileage this time, in the form of Supercoins. The two platforms have announced a collaboration that allows Flipkart users to earn 4 per cent of their Uber fare as Supercoins on every eligible ride, up to a maximum of 150 coins per trip, with no cap on total earnings. The coins are credited directly to the user’s Flipkart account and can be redeemed across the Flipkart ecosystem, including Flipkart Minutes, Cleartrip, and partner offerings.
New Uber users or those who haven’t used the app in the last 84 days can earn an additional 150 bonus Supercoins by completing their first ride within 28 days of linking accounts. Users who link their accounts between 15 and 30 April 2026 and complete their first ride within 28 days will receive another 50 bonus SuperCoins.
Flipkart vice president, payments and supercoins Gaurav Arora said, “Supercoins is evolving into a broader rewards layer across everyday use cases. Mobility is a natural extension, and this partnership with Uber allows us to integrate more seamlessly into how customers transact daily.”
Uber director of business development at India and South Asia Arnab Kumar added, “This integration allows us to extend additional benefits to riders in a simple and intuitive way, while building on how users engage with everyday services across platforms.”
The partnership brings together two high-frequency consumer platforms and reflects a growing trend of integrating loyalty rewards into daily mobility and lifestyle experiences.
In a country where commutes are a daily reality, Flipkart and Uber have found a smart way to make every ride a little more rewarding. With Supercoins now earned on the go, users can turn their everyday journeys into opportunities to save and enjoy more across the Flipkart ecosystem. The partnership is a win-win that puts loyalty on the fast lane.
