Delhivery CEO's resurfaced May 2023 remark: a Shein return could boost India's e-commerce market

Resurfacing comments from May 2023, Delhivery's CEO said Shein's potential re-entry into India would be positive for the country's e-commerce sector, pointing to stronger competition, wider consumer choice and demand for online retail.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 13:48 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Delhivery CEO said Shein’s potential re-entry would benefit India’s e-commerce market, signalling a positive outlook for competition, consumer choice and online retail demand.

Why this matters

The resurfaced remark follows recent signals that Shein’s India re-entry could create fresh e-commerce momentum and that a return could lift ecommerce activity.

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