Gift cart takes the ecomm route; launches Giftcart.com

Indian residents and NRIs now have an exciting new way to send gifts to their loved ones in India. Gift cart Ecommerce Private Ltd launched its website www.giftcart.com (beta version), which will transform the experience of gifting online. The event was held in The Leela Kempinksi Hotel in Gurgaon and was attended by more than 40 existing and potential vendors amongst other dignitaries and technology partners such as Oracle.

 

The event commenced with a keynote address by the Giftcart.com management team, which highlighted the difference that Giftcart.com makes to people’s lives. Giftcart.com is not just another gifting portal, where you go and purchase gifts for your kith and kin; it’s all about the engaging experience. Equipped with a powerful Search Wizard, Giftcart.com assures you will find the perfect gift for that someone special.

 

Apart from offering conventional gifts, Giftcart.com has gone a step further by adding exceptional gifting experiences to the gift list— be it an anniversary, a birthday or any other occasion. Now, you can present your loved ones with unique gifts such as a limousine ride or tee time at a golf course, to name a few.

 

According to Shaloo Reddi, MD, Giftcart.com, “Giftcart.com will provide its patrons a chance to choose from a gamut of gifting options. From gifting a tangible product to an unprecedented experience, Giftcart.com will change the face of gifting.  It will not only ensure timely delivery of exquisite gifts to your near and dear ones but would also provide a platform, wherein gifting becomes the most joyous and a wonderful experience”.

 

According to Sahil Sahni, Marketing Manager for Giftcart.com, “On an average, an individual purchases around fifty gifts every year and finding the right present is a quandary most face with every occasion they celebrate. Well, with Giftcart.com, here's the solution they have been seeking: “Perfect gifts anytime at the comfort of your home, tailored to suit the recipient’s personality or occasion”. Giftcart.com offers gifting ideas and etiquette for many occasions - from weddings to anniversaries, birthdays to baby naming ceremonies and more. Giftcart.com also helps in gathering gift intelligence about your family and friends and in writing 'thank you' notes that come right from your heart.”

 

Industry leaders and e-Commerce enthusiasts graced the event by sharing insights on the e-Commerce industry in India, where e-Commerce sales in India are expected to surpass USD 1 billion by end of this year and reach USD 8.8 billion by 2016.

 

Results of the first lucky draw of Giftcart.com’s Facebook contest were also announced during the launch. To understand the gifting trends in India, Giftcart.com created a Facebook contest, with ongoing lucky draws until August 10, 2012. Weekly and monthly lucky draws will be carried out and winners will stand a chance to walk away with a Sony MP3 Player, Samsung Mobile Phone, a Canon Camera or a Gratify Giftcard worth Rs 1000.