International Journal of Research in Finance and Marketing
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 3

E-retailing in India: opportunities and challenges

  • Author:
  • S. Jayakrishnan
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 21 to 28

Assistant Professor-Marketing area, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Sidarthanagar, Mysore-57001

Online published on 11 December, 2015.

Abstract

E-retailing or online is growing at faster pace in India. It has witnessed steady growth of 50–60% over the years. E-retailing accounts for 10% of e-commerce activities in India. Even though there are growth prospects for online retail in India we have challenges which need to be addressed. The article focuses on the opportunities and challenges for online retailers in Indian business environment.

Keywords

E-retail, Online retail, Logistics, Assortment, Internet, Mobile internet