June 13, 2006
eBay India, India's leading online marketplace & NASSCOM, the premier trade body and 'voice' of the IT software and service industry in India unveiled the 'eBay eCommerce Guide' in Delhi today. Launched by Kiran Karnik, President, NASSCOM and Gautam Thakar, Country Manager, eBay India Marketplace at the NASSCOM eCommerce seminar, the eBay eCommerce Guide aims to spread awareness and educate internet users on the various elements of eCommerce.
The eBay eCommerce Guide spells out the basic business models of eCommerce, benefits to users, profiles of sellers & buyers & industry statistics. In addition, there are chapters on technology trends and resources which will assist consumers in understanding the newer developments in eCommerce.
eBay eCommerce Guide
Chapter 1: eCommerce – Anytime, Anywhere, Anything Marketplace
Chapter 2: eCommerce- Benefit from It
Chapter 3: Reach of eCommerce in India
Chapter 4: Real People in the e-World
Chapter 5: Guidelines for Online Transactions
Chapter 6: Technology and Trends
Chapter 7: Resources and Guides
Chapter 8: Glossary of eCommerce Terms
Kiran Karnik said on the occasion, "eCommerce is of growing importance and online market places can be of immense help, especially to the SME sector and rural craftsmen who cannot afford other expensive channels of marketing. eBay India as a pioneer of a new paradigm of ecommerce into India, has provided a revenue generation platform for thousands of Indians sellers both in India and globally. I congratulate eBay on their initiative of bringing out a eCommerce Guide, and hope that this will encourage even more Indians to adopt eCommerce."
Gautam Thakar said, "We are proud to be associated with NASSCOM to launch the eBay eCommerce Guide. The partnership will enable us to educate and help the Indian internet community understand and increase eCommerce in India."
The eBay eCommerce Guide is currently being distributed among influencers and media through NASSCOM & other industry bodies. To request a copy, please email mediacentreindia@ebay.com
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, quick buy 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 Art & Antiques, Apparel, Bollywood, Books & Magazines, Cars & Bikes, Computers, Home and Personal Loans, Electronics, Cameras & Optics, Movies, Music, Health & Beauty, Gifts, Home, Jewellery, Mobile Phones, Real Estate, Toys & Baby Products, Travel etc. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay.com, 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, 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.
