e-commerce
Galaxy gets a fast pass as Samsung taps Instamart for instant delivery
MUMBAI: If speed is the new luxury, Samsung just put its Galaxy on turbo mode. In a move that fuses tech with the nation’s quick-commerce obsession, Samsung has teamed up with Instamart to deliver smartphones, tablets, wearables and accessories to consumers within minutes across key Indian cities.
The partnership marks a fresh chapter in Samsung’s omnichannel ambitions, one that swaps long delivery windows for near-instant gratification. Whether it’s a last-minute gift, a cracked-phone emergency or an impulsive upgrade, select Galaxy devices can now land at your doorstep almost as quickly as your evening snacks.
Samsung India director, MX Business Rahul Pahwa said the collaboration is rooted in accessibility. “We are driven by meaningful innovations that are accessible to everyone. Our partnership with Instamart strengthens our omnichannel strategy and makes the Galaxy experience available to users in a matter of minutes. We are bringing our most loved devices closer to the users.”
Instamart, which already delivers essentials at breakneck speed, sees tech as the next natural frontier. “High-quality devices are now just a few taps and 10 minutes away,” said Instamart AVP Manender Kaushik. “Our goal has always been to anticipate and adapt to evolving lifestyles and this partnership redefines what convenience in tech truly means.”
For Samsung, the tie-up is as much about strategic expansion as it is about consumer delight. By slotting Galaxy devices into the country’s fastest-growing retail channel, the brand tightens its grip on a generation that values immediacy, seamless access and zero waiting time. It deepens Samsung’s retail ecosystem, ensuring that consumers across price segments from entry-level devices to premium flagships can access Galaxy technology with newfound ease.
As India races ahead in quick-commerce adoption, this partnership sets up a future where tech isn’t just bought, it’s summoned. And for Galaxy fans, the universe just got a whole lot closer.
e-commerce
Amazon unveils first Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report
32,000 bad actors targeted, 15 million fake products removed in 2025.
MUMBAI: In a marketplace where trust is the real currency, Amazon is showing its receipts. Amazon has released its first-ever Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report, offering a detailed look at how it polices its vast digital shelves from counterfeit crackdowns to scam detection and review authenticity. At the heart of the report is a four-pronged strategy, proactive controls, risk anticipation, enforcement against bad actors, and consumer protection. The scale is staggering. Since 2020, Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit has pursued over 32,000 bad actors globally through litigation and criminal referrals spanning 14 countries.
The clean-up drive accelerated in 2025, with the company identifying and disposing of more than 15 million counterfeit products worldwide. Legal action also led to the takedown of over 100 websites linked to fake reviews and scams, an ongoing battle in the age of algorithmic manipulation.
Behind the scenes, artificial intelligence and machine learning are doing the heavy lifting. Amazon says it monitors billions of daily interactions across listings, reviews, and seller activity to spot trouble before it surfaces. Its predictive systems can even flag potentially infringing listings for trending products before brands raise the alarm.
Tools like Omniscan, which verifies product safety information at scale, and SENTRIX, designed to detect and eliminate phishing websites, are part of this expanding tech arsenal. Together, they aim to reduce risk while keeping the platform usable for legitimate sellers.
That balance between protection and friction is a tightrope Amazon acknowledges. Rohan Oommen, Vice President of Worldwide Customer and Partner Trust, noted that while safeguards are critical, they must not stifle genuine businesses. Features like the Account Health Dashboard are meant to give sellers clearer visibility into compliance and performance.
Consumer-facing measures are also getting sharper. From direct safety alerts to recall notifications and refund guidance, Amazon is leaning into transparency, backed by partnerships with consumer organisations to raise awareness.
The report’s release follows the expansion of Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit into India, signalling a deeper push into one of its fastest-growing markets, with closer coordination planned between brands, sellers, and law enforcement.
In short, as online shopping grows more complex, Amazon is betting that trust built through data, enforcement, and a fair bit of algorithmic vigilance will be its most valuable product yet.
