Which organization owns the popular online e-commerce platform 'BigBasket' ?

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CBSE Superintendent Official Paper (Held On: 20 Apr, 2025)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Tata Group

Key Points

Tata Group: ✅ In 2021, Tata Digital, a subsidiary of Tata Group, acquired a majority stake in BigBasket, making it the official owner of the popular online grocery delivery platform.
Alibaba: ❌ Previously held a minority stake in BigBasket, but does not own the company anymore after Tata Group’s acquisition.
Microsoft: ❌ Microsoft is a major technology company but has no stake or ownership in BigBasket.
Reliance Jio: ❌ Although Reliance has its own e-commerce ventures like JioMart, it does not own BigBasket.

Additional Information

BigBasket was founded in 2011 and has become one of India’s largest online grocery platforms.
With Tata Group’s acquisition, BigBasket is now part of Tata’s broader digital services portfolio, including other platforms like Tata Neu.

Hence, the correct answer is: option 3) Tata Group