Tata NEU — A Sneak Peek Into Tata's Super App: BQExclusive

The Tata Group is testing its super app, called Tata NEU, that will allow consumers to buy grocery and air tickets to taking a loan on a single platform. It's beta testing a browser version, currently available only to group employees. BloombergQuint has previewed this version. The app version of its one-stop shop for its consumer-focused businesses is expected to be launched soon.The Tata Group is trying to catch up as Reliance Industries Ltd., Amazon.com Inc.'s India unit and One97 Communications Ltd.'s Paytm have already brought multiple services under a single platform. The companies are banking on India's accelerated digital shift during the pandemic while looking to emulate China's WeChat that started as a messaging app and now offers shopping and food delivery to payments..As per the version BQ previewed, Tata NEU's website homepage has 11 verticals including grocery, fashion, electronics, flights, and entertainment.The site has products and services from Croma, Indian Hotels Co., AirAsia India, BigBasket and Tata CliQ. The focus as of now is on electronics and fashion.Products of Tata Motors Ltd. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. are yet to make it to the site.Key products and services available on Tata NEU from group companies:Category: Electronics, smartphones, fashion, fitness, luxury | Companies: Tata CliQ, Croma.Category: Food & Beverages | Company: Starbucks.Category: Entertainment | Company: Tata Sky.Category: Grocery | Company: BigBasket.Category: Hotels | Company: Tata NEU takes customer to portal of Indian Hotels, the operator of Taj chain. Category: Air travel | Tata NEU takes a user to Air Asia. Vistara is currently not available on the platform..Category: Finance | The site offers loans and insurance but financial services are limited and it's not clear by looking at the options whether Tata Finance Ltd. or the group's insurance companies offer these options..RewardsTata Digital offers NeuCoins or loyalty points to buyers. For every Rs 100 purchase on BigBasket, the customer will get 1 NeuCoin. On Croma, a customer earns one coin for every Rs 300. .NeuMagThe site provides magazine options to its customers from tech bulletin, travel diaries, food digest, and a fashion journal.

Tata NEU — A Sneak Peek Into Tata's Super App: BQExclusive

A first-hand view of Tata's super app.

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