Tag: eBay India

Sony largest selling brand on eBay India

BANGALORE: Sony is the largest brand on eBay India because of its multi-product portfolio, says the eBay India Census-2011.

According to the fourth edition of the yearly report, the Japanese brand was followed by Nokia, Samsung, Apple and Rebook respectively.

The report also said that Indians are global brand savvy, with Micromax being the only Indian brand figuring amongst the top ten brands traded on eBay India, added the report, which is based on analysis of eBay.in activity recorded between July 2010 and June 2011.

The report also claims that India‘s top eCommerce hub is Delhi followed by Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur and Chennai.
India had over 3,311 eCommerce Hubs from all 28 States and 7 Union Territories. The top five states with the most transactions were Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

The study also highlights that consumers and entrepreneurs from rural India are increasingly plugged into eCommerce with over 1,267 rural hubs transacting online, with one out of every 10 purchases coming from rural India.

Metros contribute 51 per cent of all eCommerce transactions, while tier 2 and 3 cities that the eBay.in report has termed as Bharat contribute about 40 per cent of transactions. Rural India accounts for 9 per cent of transactions.

According to the research, women shoppers are increasingly addicted to shopping online. They are buying cosmetics, jewellery, watches, fashion and fitness equipment online. Over 45 per cent of all purchases are in the lifestyle category.

Electronic gadgets continue to rule the online shopper‘s wallet and contribute to 50 per cent of all purchases.
Indian retail exports is accelerating rapidly. The top five countries Indians export to include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Germany.

September 28, 2011
eBay India celebrates Cricket Mania with Mandira Bedi

MUMBAI: Online marketplace eBay India, and Mandira Bedi have announced the launch of the eBay Cricket Mania campaign.

This is a campaign for the two million strong eBay India community toexpress their support to Team India as they prepare for the World Cup by wearing trendy “Go India Go!” bands in the Indian tricolours and win rare cricket collectibles.

eBay India is donating Rs. 5 to the NGO Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) on behalf of every eBay member who sports the patriotic and colourful bands.

The eBay India Cricket Mania rewards all buyers on eBay India with cricket collectibles through the World Cup. One can shop on eBay India and win cricket gifts. Every buyer who hits a single (completes one transaction) wins a eBay India “Go India Go!” band.

If the buyer scores two runs (completes two transactions), he gets a special 100 years of cricket VCD compiled by David Gower. If the buyer scores 4 runs (completes four transactions), he is rewarded with a cricket ball autographed by Mandira Bedi. For all buyers hitting a sixer or completing six transactions, they get an original Sachin Tendulkar autographed biography – The making of a cricketer.

Bedi said, “I am thrilled to be associated with eBay which is one of the most exciting online brands and the India’s leading online marketplace. eBay Cricket Mania gives millions of Indians the opportunity to demonstrate their cricket passion by actively participating in the World Cup campaign and winning rare cricket memorabilia.”

eBay India country manager Rajan Mehra says, “At eBay India, we believe in engaging with the youthful online shopper by providing a shopping experience which is fun and exciting. As cricket is the national passion, we wanted to provide an opportunity for the Community to express their support for Team India at the World Cup. The eBay Cricket Mania initiative helps to build on the cricket fervor and additionally supports the noble cause of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association.”

February 23, 2007
eBay India to organise seminar on starting your own online business

eBay India invites all Mumbaiites to attend a seminar in your city
and explore the possibility of starting your own online business
A convenient way to earn and learn more at eBay Academy

Mumbai, June 22, 2006: The eBay Academy to be held in Mumbai, aims to reach out to the entrepreneurial community of local sellers to the buyers across India and around the world.

Attend a free seminar in your city, meet the experts and understand how you can start a business or expand your business on eBay.

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006

Timings: Session 1: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
OR
Session 2: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Venue: P L Deshpande Maharastra Kala Academy,
Ravindra Natya Mandir,
Near Siddhivinayak Temple,
Sayani Road, Prabhadevi,
Mumbai – 400 053

For free registration, please call 32006735 / 32001073 or log onto
www.ebay.in/academy.

RSVP
Deepa Thomas /Sneha Deshpande Mythili Rao /Anushri Dubey
eBay India Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
Tel: 91-22-66690000 91-22-56568716
dthomas@ebay.com/sndeshpande@ebay.com mrao@vccpl.com/adubey@vccpl.com

August 25, 2006
Celebrate valentine’s day with exciting offers on eBay India

Mumbai, February 7, 2006: eBay India (www.eBay.in), India’s leading online marketplace, announces a variety of products that you can gift your loved ones this Valentine’s. There is also a special contest open to all users who shop this Valentine’s. Answer two simple questions and win 40 iPod Shuffles or the grand prize of a 5 Day, 4 night Super Star Libra cruise to Goa and Lakshadweep for the lucky couple.

eBay India has introduced a unique Gift Picker product finder for those of us who find it tough to choose the perfect gift.

Four easy steps to find the Perfect Gift:
1. Is the gift for a boy or a girl?
2. Age group
3. Relationship: Colleague, Acquaintance, Friend, Lover, Spouse
4. Personality: Chilled v/s Hyper, Fun v/s Functional, Extravagant v/s budget, sophisticated v/s No frills, Arty v/s Practical.
Voila, the large heart on the right showcases a few selected gift categories. And you end up with the Perfect Gift!

There are thousands of Valentine’s gifts on offer on eBay India.

eBay India’s Top 10 Gifting Ideas
1. Gift Hampers
2. Romantic Movies
3. Branded Perfumes
4. Camera Mobiles
5. Beauty & Bath
6. Watches
7. Jewellery
8. iPods & MP3 Players
9. Lingerie
10. Flowers & Gifts

Jewellery continues to remain a hot favourite this Valentine’s and brands like Orra and D’Damas are listing an exclusive range of pendants, rings and earrings. D’damas is offering cuddly teddy bears on all purchases of gold or diamond jewellery worth Rs. 1500/-. Orra is offering a ten percent discount on all the jewellery listed during the Valentine’s period.

To celebrate your special day, Grand Hyatt, Mumbai is offering an exclusive Valentine’s Day dining experience for a couple.

In conjunction with Grand Hyatt, Mumbai eBay India offers an exclusive dinner package in open air set up for a couple that comprises of the following:
” Limousine pick up and drop from the guests’ residence
” A gazebo set up in colors of red and pink beautifully decorated with flowers, candles, etc
” A candle lit pathway leading to the gazebo
” 5 course set menu with an option for vegetarian or non-vegetarian along with a live food station
” Live romantic music
” Champagne Dinner: Appetiser to be accompanied with Moet Chandon Rose while the main course is complemented by Chateau Lattur
” Special Giveaways to include a box of Chocolates from The Gourmet Store, A bouquet of roses, Perfume and a bottle of fine wine, packaged as a special Valentine’s Day hamper from Grand Hyatt Mumbai.

So log onto www.eBay.in and make this your most memorable Valentine’s ever.
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About eBay India

eBay India (www.eBay.in), India’s leading online marketplace, is India’s biggest online trading community where anyone can sell or buy almost anything. eBay India is a trading platform offering auctions, fixed price and classifieds modes of person-to-person trading. There are a wide range of products listed on eBay India in an array of categories including Apparels & Accessories, Beauty & Health, Bollywood Memorabilia, Books & Magazines, Cameras & Optics, Cars & Bikes, Coins & Stamps, Computers & Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Fitness & Sports, Home, Tools & Appliances, Jewellery & Watches, Mobiles & Accessories, Movies & Music, Musical Instruments, Services & Real Estate, Toys, Games & Baby, Travel, Tickets & Vouchers, Video & Computer Games & Everything Else. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay Inc., The World’s Online Marketplace®.

About eBay.com
Founded in September 1995, eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) is The World’s Online Marketplace® for the sale of goods and services by a diverse community of individuals and small businesses. Today, the eBay community includes more than a hundred million registered members from around the world. People spend more time on eBay than any other online site, making it the most popular shopping destination on the Internet.

People from all over the world buy and sell on eBay. Currently, eBay has local sites that serve Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand Poland, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, eBay has a presence in Latin America through its investment MercadoLibre.com.
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April 2, 2006