e-commerce
NFTICally unveils Comearth to drive e-commerce in the Metaverse
MUMBAI: Global Web3 E-Commerce SaaS platform NFTically has launched Comearth. This is a destination for commerce in the Metaverse. Comearth, a 3D immersive virtual environment, will be powered by NFTically’s “Web3 E-Commerce Engine ” & backed by the trust and decentralization of the Polygon Blockchain. In Comearth, brands, enterprises, content creators, and celebrities will be able to purchase their virtual spaces / virtual real estate as Comearth’s “Citizens” and launch the e-commerce experiences for their customers, consumers and followers.
The metaverse has the potential to be a $13 trillion ecosystem within a decade. The e-commerce industry also is expected to expand at a CAGR of 22.9 percent between the years 2020-2027 to size over $16.2 trillion. Exploring the intersection of two burgeoning markets, Polygon co-founders Sandeep Nailwal & Jaynti Kanani, Coinbase CPO Surojit Chatterjee, Unacademy co-founders Gaurav Munjal, and Roman Saini, Indian film-maker Subhash Ghai, Actor Kunal Kapoor, Capital X’s Cindy Bi, Nazara’s Nitish Mittersain have invested in NFTICALLY to build a 3D immersive metaverse ecosystem that would power e-commerce for 100,000 brands & individuals by 2025.
NFTically founder & CEO Toshendra Sharma said, “Web3 is the next generation of the internet, which will profoundly impact e-commerce solutions. Comearth will bring a fully-immersive DIY layer to e-commerce and enable immersive hyper-personalisation for everyone. We intend to democratise and facilitate mass Web3 adoption & bridge the gap between web3 and web2 E-Commerce.”
The launch was graced by NFTICALLY’s advisors and partners including film writer-director, producer, Subhash Ghai, Mafatlal Group vice-chairman Priyavrata Mafatlal, Kulturemint director Govind Singh Sandhu and The Blockchain Council CEO Pradeep Aswal. They reflected upon the perspectives of brands getting empowered with Comearth for augmenting retail and consumer experiences.
Comearth comprises different sizes of land parcels that cater to businesses and industries ranging from large to small enterprises, celebrities, and individuals. It will act as a global marketplace for goods (digital, physical, and phygital) and services (within and outside of the Metaverse) & facilitate e-commerce and lead generation. The land parcels can be purchased as NFTs and are governed by the smart contracts deployed on top of Polygon Blockchain. The comprehensive DIY tools empower the landowners to start their metaverse venture in minutes and will be accessible by mobile, laptops, and VR devices.
Polygon Studios Metaverse lead Brian Trunzo said, “Polygon Studios is pleased to welcome Comearth as a valued partner into the ecosystem. Their easy-to-use and powerful suite of tooling brings brands and rights holders closer to their audiences — a key aspect of facilitating broader Web3 adoption”.
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.
