On-demand grocery startups Big Basket and Grofers say they are not merging, irrespective of what media reports claim. Big Basket CEO Hari Menon and Grofers CEO Albinder Dhindsa responded to an article in The Times of India, which said the companies have held merger talks, though the discussions are in a preliminary stage and have moved slowly…READ MORE
KEEP READINGBigbasket founder and CEO Hari Menon on why he chose to enter the online grocery business, hyperlocal delivery and the challenges ahead…READ MORE
KEEP READINGOn the back of hyperlocal online grocery stores such as Peppertap and Localbanya shutting down or scaling down operations, four-and-half-a-year old Big Basket, has begun deliveries to hotel, restaurant and catering segment. Hari Menon, CEO, speaks to TOI on breaking even, deepening the reach in existing cities, expanding its customer base and strengthening their private brands’ portfolio…
KEEP READINGThe man who gave India one of its earliest online grocery stores is a passionate singer and even plays the guitar. Having steered BigBasket to among the top players in the segment, he is now dreaming of turning this childhood hobby into a retirement plan…READ MORE
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