e-commerce
Dtdc enters the rapid commerce race with lightning-fast deliveries
MUMBAI: If you thought Dtdc was fast before, buckle up—because the logistics powerhouse just hit the turbo button. India’s leading integrated express logistics service provider has made a grand entrance into the rapid commerce space, introducing two to four hour rapid delivery and same-day delivery services. Now, waiting for packages will feel more like a coffee break than an eternity.
Marking the first step in this high-speed journey, Dtdc has launched its first dark store in Bengaluru. This marks the beginning of a hyperlocal fulfillment model that will supercharge deliveries, empowering D2C brands, social commerce sellers, and e-commerce businesses to provide lightning-fast order fulfillment.
And the best part? This isn’t just a one-city experiment. Dtdc plans to scale rapid deliveries nationwide, ensuring businesses and customers across India enjoy unparalleled convenience in the fast-paced digital era. The move further cements Dtdc’s role as a key player in transforming e-commerce logistics, where speed isn’t a luxury-it’s an expectation.
Dtdc Express Ltd. founder, chairman & managing director, Subhasish Chakraborty highlighted the significance of this bold move, “This marks a crucial milestone in Dtdc’s journey and reinforces our commitment to driving growth in the rapidly evolving logistics and commerce sectors. Rapid commerce is the future, and we are positioning ourselves to lead this transformation in India.”
Dtdc Express Ltd. CEO Abhishek Chakraborty echoed this enthusiasm, “Launching our first dark store in Bengaluru—India’s e-commerce heartland—is just the beginning. With this initiative, Dtdc is redefining logistics solutions and reshaping how brands and businesses cater to modern consumers. Faster, smarter, and more efficient—this is the future of delivery.”
With this milestone, Dtdc isn’t just delivering parcels—it’s delivering speed, reliability, and a game-changing future for logistics in India.
e-commerce
Flipkart rolls out 105 per cent bonus for 20,000 employees
Strong FY25 performance drives payouts even as layoffs and shifts unfold.
MUMBAI: In a year where belts were tightened and rewards loosened, Flipkart seems to be playing both offence and defence trimming roles on one hand while handing out a generous 105 per cent bonus on the other. The Walmart owned e commerce major has rolled out a 105 per cent bonus payout for 2025, covering nearly 20,000 employees, signalling a year of steady operational momentum even as the company navigates restructuring pressures. The payout, communicated internally by chief human resources officer Seema Nair, is tied to performance across key metrics including growth, operational efficiency, financial outcomes and people indicators, a combination that suggests the company is inching closer to its long stated goal of sustainable profitability.
Employees at SD level and below are set to receive their bonuses in March, while payouts for senior leadership, including vice presidents and senior vice presidents, will follow after the close of the performance cycle. The elevated 105 per cent multiplier stands out in a sector where cautious payouts have increasingly become the norm, pointing to what appears to be a relatively strong internal scorecard for FY25.
Yet, the announcement arrives with a noticeable contrast. Earlier this year, Flipkart reduced its workforce by around 300 roles as part of its annual performance review process. While officially framed as performance driven, the juxtaposition of layoffs alongside above target bonuses reflects a more nuanced balancing act, one that prioritises cost discipline while continuing to reward and retain high performing talent.
This dual approach is becoming increasingly common across the technology and e commerce landscape, where companies are navigating an uneven hiring environment while under pressure to deliver profitability. Rewarding top contributors, even amid selective workforce reductions, allows firms to maintain morale and retain critical talent without losing sight of financial prudence.
At the same time, Flipkart is also undergoing leadership shifts that hint at a broader strategic recalibration. Nishant Verman has been appointed senior vice president for corporate development and partnerships, while group chief financial officer Sriram Venkataraman is set to step down. Ravi Iyer will take on expanded responsibilities within the finance function, marking a reshuffle at the top as the company gears up for its next phase.
These changes come amid reports that Flipkart is planning to shift its holding structure back to India, a move widely interpreted as groundwork for a potential public listing. While timelines remain fluid, the combination of stronger financial discipline, leadership restructuring and employee incentivisation suggests a company preparing itself for greater scrutiny and scale.
For employees, the 105 per cent payout offers a welcome boost in what has otherwise been a period of adjustment. For Flipkart, it is a signal that even as it cuts where necessary, it is willing to spend where it counts. In the high stakes game of growth versus profitability, the company appears to be hedging its bets carefully, rewarding performance while reshaping itself for what could be its most defining chapter yet.
