E commerce is the sale or purchase of goods and services conducted over networks of Tv and computers. The use of internet and network is the key feature of e commerce. According to a report by KPMG, e-Commerce sector in India is projected to cross $80 billion by 2020 and $300 billion by 2030.
The various models for e commerce are:
- Market place model: The seller does not own the inventory. The seller only provides the platform for transaction and the goods are sourced from an inventory owned to number of enterprises.
- Inventory based mode Ownership of inventory rests with the seller only.
Benefits of e commerce:
- Rapidly growing sector.
- Spillover effect on associate industries such as logistics, online advertising , media and ITes
- Boost to regional and local entrepreneurships; A cost effective medium for the growth of MSME
- Consumer friendly as there is increase in the number of choices. They are more convenient for consumers also.
- Revenue generation for Government., providing employment opportunities.
- Balanced regional development, will help to 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/> Subscribe on YouTube