These cool facts will show you why India is poised to be the next e-commerce giant: Infographic

With India’s growing mobile activations, the country’s e-commerce industry is seeing a bright future

India’s coupon site Coupon Hippo has recently released an infographic about the future of e-commerce in the country. For e-commerce startups, these facts are not to be missed.

Some of the stuff you should take note of include:

  • By 2021, India will have 549 million Internet users (making it the second biggest Internet Audience, behind China)

  • India will have the biggest Facebook audience in the world

  • 70 per cent of total Internet usage (Apps & browsing) will be done via a mobile device

  • 60 per cent of online purchases happen during business hours (between 12pm-5pm and on Wednesday & Thursday)

  • Top 10 e-commerce categories: clothing, mobiles, coupons, books, music, travel, home furnishings, cosmetics, baby care, footwear

ecommerce in india infographic
ecommerce in india infographic

Infographic Created by Coupon Hippo

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