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Singapore Qoo10 acquires Indian eCommerce Platform Shopclues
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Singapore Qoo10 acquires Indian eCommerce Platform Shopclues

Indian e-commerce firm ShopClues has inked an all stock-deal with Qoo10 to merge operations with the Singapore-based firm. The collaboration presents "new strategic opportunities for both companies as it opens up cross border opportunities for consumers and sellers across Asia", ShopClues said in a statement. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the development would come as a breather for the Indian e-commerce platform that has been struggling to control costs in the hyper-competitive online shopping segment in India. Qoo10 is an e-commerce platform in South East Asia that serves small and medium enterprises (SMEs) via its localized online marketplaces in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong. Qoo10 also has plans to expand into other Asian countries...
Snapdeal set to acquire Shopclues
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Snapdeal set to acquire Shopclues

New Delhi: Online e-commerce platform Snapdeal is in talks to acquire rival ShopClues in a deal likely to be pegged around $200-$250 million, according to sources. Snapdeal has started the due-diligence process and is likely to take a call on the acquisition over the next few weeks, the sources close to the development said. When contacted, a Snapdeal spokesperson declined to comment, while ShopClues said the company does not comment on market rumours. The two e-commerce companies have engaged in such discussions in the past as well, but this is the first time that it has made it to the due-diligence phase. The deal will be an all-stock deal and is expected to be valued between $200 and $250 million, the sources added. ShopClues' investors, including Singapore’s sovereign w...