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eBay India crosses the landmark 1 Million Fans on Facebook
Soars new heights making it India's most popular eCommerce site on social networking platforms
Mumbai, August 16, 2011

Mumbai, August 16, 2011: eBay India : (www.ebay.in), India’s leading eCommerce marketplace, has added yet another feather to its cap by signing on a phenomenal 1 million fans on leading social networking site, Facebook. The fan page was set up in December 2009 to directly engage with Indian consumers and to provide fellow eBayers a platform to interact with each other.

The fan base of eBay India fans has increased exponentially over the past couple of years to cross over a 1 million fans from 19 countries & over 18 Indian cities. eBay India's Fanpage (www.facebook.com/ebaydotin) is also the fourth most engaging brand amongst the Top 25 Indian brands on Facebook (source: https://socialbrands.media2win.com). The eBay India fan base is also the largest in the eBay world.

A delighted Abhimanyu Lal, Head - Marketing, eBay India said, "Our one million fanbase on Facebook is a further reinforcement of our consumers' belief, trust and engagement with eBay. We have defined and led the surge of eCommerce in India and we can proudly say that this landmark mirrors the sustained double digit growth that eBay India has clocked over the last few years. Our ever increasing fan base eggs us on to constantly innovate and provide consumers with the unique 'eBay' experience. A big thank you to all our wonderful fans for their constant support and feedback over these years."

eBay India is celebrating this landmark with lots of fun gifts . There are online & physical badges as well as surprise gifts for fans. Join the celebrations by becoming an eBay India fan. Log onto: www.facebook.com/ebaydotin.

One millions fans for eBay India on Facebook

About eBay India

eBay India ( www.eBay.in ), India's leading online marketplace, is India's No. 1 online shopping destination where thousands of Indian entrepreneurs list a wide range of products across Technology, Lifestyle, Collectibles and Media categories. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay Inc.

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