EBay Backs Flipkart With $500M to Battle Amazon in India

The video discusses the dynamics of the Indian e-commerce market, highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by companies like Flipkart and Snapdeal as they compete against Amazon. It explores the role of venture capital, the impact of consolidation, and the strategic investments by tech giants. The discussion also covers Masayoshi Son's investment strategies and the potential merger between Flipkart and Snapdeal to create a formidable competitor to Amazon.

Discuss the implications of a potential merger between Flipkart and Snapdeal.

What challenges do Indian e-commerce companies face in competing with Amazon?