e-commerce
Colab Cloud Platforms to invest Rs 10 Crore in sports and fitness e-com marketplace
MUMBAI: Colab Cloud Platforms Ltd (CCPL) has announced a strategic investment of up to Rs 10 crore to launch a dedicated e-commerce platform for sports and fitness products. The initiative aims to capitalise on India’s growing fitness culture and rising demand for high-quality sports goods.
The new marketplace will offer a wide range of products, including sports equipment, apparel, accessories, and related items, catering to professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and beginners alike. Advanced technologies, such as AI-driven product recommendations and data analytics, will enhance user experiences and ensure a seamless shopping journey.
CCPL MD Puneet Singh: “India’s sports and fitness market is expected to double in value to $58 billion by 2030, driven by a fitness-focused culture and higher discretionary spending. Online shopping is becoming the preferred channel due to its convenience, wider product selection, and competitive pricing.”
The platform will also provide opportunities for Indian manufacturers, startups, and brands to showcase their products, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the sports and fitness sector.
CCPL is known for delivering technology-driven solutions across various industries, leveraging India’s technological talent to drive growth and enhance user experiences
MUMBAI: From flights to tracks, Cleartrip is now trying to keep every journey on the same ticket. Cleartrip, part of Flipkart, has launched train ticket bookings through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, marking its entry into India’s vast rail travel ecosystem.
The integration allows users to search, book and manage train journeys directly within the app, as the company pushes towards becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform. The move plugs Cleartrip into one of the world’s largest transportation networks, where over 800 million reserved passengers travel annually, alongside a daily footfall of around 23 million across Indian Railways.
The offering includes bookings across routes nationwide, covering General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines. Users can also access real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences and digital payment options within a single interface.
The expansion reflects a broader shift in travel platforms from specialising in a single mode to stitching together end-to-end journeys. For Cleartrip, the bet is not just on scale, but on simplifying a system often seen as complex and fragmented.
Company executives said the focus is on embedding predictive intelligence and personalisation into the booking journey, aiming to make everything from discovery to post-booking support faster and more intuitive.
The train booking feature is currently live on the app, with plans to extend it to the web platform soon, signalling a push towards a seamless cross-platform experience.
In a country where railways move billions each year, the next battleground for travel apps may well be decided not in the skies, but on the tracks.
