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Client Overview: Leading B2B Marketplace Platform

IndiaMart approached Mobulous Technologies to enhance their Marketplace App, aiming to deliver a smoother buying and selling experience for millions of users across India.

Challenges Faced

Managing a vast catalog, improving app performance, and creating a seamless user experience for buyers and sellers across multiple categories were key challenges

Project Goals

Enhance app design and functionality, optimize performance for large-scale users, and support intuitive buying and selling workflows while maintaining high engagement and retention.

Target Users

Primary: Small and medium business owners and individual sellers.

Secondary: Buyers and procurement professionals seeking efficient product discovery and purchase solutions.

Discovery & Research Insights

We collaborated closely with their team for over two years to enhance the design and functionality of their marketplace app, ensuring a seamless user experience.

1. User Profile: Vasim, 34

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Pain Points: Difficulty reaching new customers, managing inventory, limited payment options

Goals: Increased visibility, easy order management, secure transactions

2. User Profile: Sunita, 29

Occupation: Product Buyer

Pain Points: Finding reliable sellers, inconsistent product quality, slow delivery

Goals: Easy product comparison, transparent reviews, timely deliveries

3. Key Research Findings

70% of users prioritize secure payment options, 85% want quick, responsive customer support, 90% prefer user-friendly app navigation, 80% of buyers look for verified seller profiles.

Project Timeline & Team Composition

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Project Status

Production

App launched 3 months back

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Team Size

12 Active Members

Across design, development, and QA teams

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Timeline

6 Months Duration

From concept to production launch

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Milestones

5 of 5 Completed

All major milestones achieved successfully

Project Timeline

Our structured 6-month journey from concept to successful production launch

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Discovery & Research

Month 1

Comprehensive market research, user interviews, competitive analysis, and requirement gathering to establish project foundation and strategic direction for the EV logistics platform.

Completed
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Design & Prototyping

Month 2

Created wireframes, design systems, high-fidelity mockups for customer and driver apps, and interactive prototypes. Conducted extensive user testing and iterated based on feedback.

Completed
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Development Sprint

Month 3-4

Agile development sprints with frontend and backend implementation for all platforms (customer app, driver app, web panels), API integration, real-time tracking, and payment gateway setup.

Completed
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Testing & QA

Month 5

Comprehensive testing including unit tests, integration tests, load testing with 1000+ concurrent users, user acceptance testing, security audits, and performance optimization across all platforms.

Completed
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Launch & Scaling

Month 6

Production deployment to app stores, driver onboarding across Delhi-NCR, marketing campaigns, monitoring setup, and post-launch optimization. Successfully scaled to 10K+ customers and 5K+ drivers.

Completed

Our Expert Team

PM
Project Manager
1 Lead
UX
UX/UI Designers
2 Designers
FE
Frontend Developers
3 Developers
BE
Backend Developers
2 Developers
QA
QA Engineers
2 Engineers
DV
DevOps Engineer
1 Engineer

Our Approach & Strategy

At Mobulous Technologies, we continuously enhance the app’s design and functionality to deliver a seamless and engaging marketplace experience by partnering closely with the IndiaMart team for over 2 years.

📰 User-Focused Design

We conducted iterative testing and feedback sessions, refining app layouts and features to ensure intuitive navigation and an enjoyable shopping experience for millions of users.

⚡ Agile Collaboration

Through two-week sprints, daily standups, and weekly demos, our teams adapted quickly to evolving requirements, ensuring faster updates and continuous improvement across the app.

🌱 Robust Security

Implementing secure authentication and best-in-class data protection practices ensured safe and reliable user interactions within their high-traffic e-commerce environment.

Design Highlights

Typography

We chose Inter as our primary typeface for its excellent readability across all screen sizes and modern, professional appearance that reflects iLine's innovative approach.

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Inter Bold

Headings & Titles

48px - 32px

Aa
Inter Semibold

Subheadings

28px - 24px

Aa
Inter Regular

Body Text

18px - 16px

Aa
Inter Medium

Captions & Labels

14px - 12px

Color Palette

Our color system reflects iLine's commitment to sustainability and modern technology, with a vibrant primary blue representing innovation and trust.

Primary Color

#FD5301

Main brand color, CTAs, active states

Secondary Color

#8EBB52

Hover states, emphasis elements

Success Green

#13AC67

Eco-friendly indicators, confirmations

#333333 Text Dark
#6B7280 Text Gray
#F7F9FC Background
#FFFFFF White
#E5E7EB Borders

Key Modules: Customer, Driver, Enterprise & Admin

We delivered a comprehensive multi-platform solution tailored for different user types, ensuring seamless operations across the entire iLine ecosystem.

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Customer App

Android iOS

Intuitive mobile app for customers to book rides, track deliveries in real-time, manage payments, and access order history with seamless one-tap booking functionality.

  • Real-time ride tracking
  • In-app payments
  • Booking history
  • Push notifications
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Driver App

Android iOS

Dedicated mobile application for EV drivers with GPS navigation, earnings tracking, ride acceptance, and battery monitoring for efficient route management.

  • Smart route optimization
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Earnings dashboard
  • Ride acceptance system
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Logistic Partner

Web Panel

Comprehensive web dashboard for logistics partners to manage fleet operations, monitor driver performance, view analytics, and coordinate large-scale deliveries.

  • Fleet management
  • Performance analytics
  • Driver onboarding
  • Route planning tools
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Enterprise Users

Web

Business-focused web platform for enterprise clients to manage bulk bookings, corporate accounts, invoicing, and access detailed reporting for their logistics needs.

  • Bulk booking management
  • Corporate billing
  • API integration
  • Custom reporting
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Master Admin

Web Panel

Powerful admin dashboard with complete system control, user management, analytics overview, revenue tracking, and configuration settings for the entire platform.

  • System-wide analytics
  • User role management
  • Revenue tracking
  • Platform configuration

Tech Stack & Infrastructure: React Native, AWS & Modular Monolith

We selected a modern, scalable technology stack optimized for performance, security, and cross-platform compatibility across all user interfaces.

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React Native
Customer App Frontend
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Native Android/iOS
Driver App Frontend
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React.js
Web Panels Frontend
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Node.js
Backend Runtime
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Express.js
API Framework
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MongoDB
Database
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AWS
Cloud Infrastructure
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Firebase Auth
Authentication
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GraphQL
API Query Language
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Google Maps API
Mapping & Navigation
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Socket.IO
Real-Time Communication
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Figma
Design Tool

Technical Challenges & Solutions

⚠️ Challenge: Seamless Product Search

Users needed fast, accurate search results across millions of listings without app slowdowns or crashes.

✓ Solution: Optimized Search Engine

Implemented Elasticsearch with smart indexing and caching strategies, reducing search time from several seconds to under 300 ms.

⚠️ Challenge: High Traffic & Scalability

Handling millions of users and 1Cr downloads required a robust infrastructure to prevent downtime during peak usage.

✓ Solution: Cloud-Based Microservices

Deployed AWS-powered microservices with load balancing and auto-scaling, ensuring smooth performance even under heavy traffic spikes.

⚠️ Challenge: Smooth User Experience

Frequent navigation delays and slow product image loading affected user engagement on mobile devices.

✓ Solution: Lazy Loading & CDN

Integrated a CDN with lazy loading for images and asynchronous content rendering, improving app responsiveness and reducing load times by 50%.

Architecture & Scalability Overview

Built on a modular monolithic architecture with AWS cloud infrastructure, designed to handle thousands of concurrent rides while maintaining optimal performance and reliability.

Modular Monolith

Mobile API
Web API
Internal Services
Database
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Customer App

Android | iOS

  • Real-time ride tracking
  • In-app payments
  • Booking history
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Driver App

Android | iOS

  • Smart route optimization
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Earnings dashboard
  • Ride acceptance system
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Logistic Partner

Web Panel

  • Fleet management
  • Performance analytics
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Master Admin

Web Panel

  • System-wide analytics
  • User role management
  • Revenue tracking

Modular Monolith Architecture

Organized codebase with clear separation of concerns between mobile API, web API, internal services, and database layers, enabling independent scaling and maintenance.

AWS Cloud Infrastructure

Leveraging AWS services including EC2 for compute, RDS for database management, S3 for storage, and CloudFront CDN for global content delivery with 99.9% uptime.

Horizontal Scalability

Auto-scaling capabilities handle traffic spikes during peak hours, supporting 5000+ concurrent drivers and 10K+ active customers with 1000+ daily rides seamlessly.

Key Features & Highlights

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Seamless Product Discovery

Quickly browse millions of products across categories with smart filters, advanced search, and personalized recommendations for an effortless shopping experience.

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User-Friendly Interface

Intuitive design enhancements ensure smooth navigation, easy product comparisons, and hassle-free access to all app features for both buyers and sellers.

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Secure Transactions

Integrated payment gateways with robust encryption, order tracking, and instant notifications provide a safe and reliable buying and selling experience.

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Real-Time Seller Communication

Instant chat and inquiry options allow buyers to connect with sellers directly, improving response times and building trust within the marketplace.

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Customized Business Profiles

Sellers can showcase detailed catalogs, certifications, and business information, enabling better visibility and credibility for their products.

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Smart Order Management

Track orders, manage shipments, and generate invoices seamlessly with automated alerts and status updates for complete transparency.

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Insightful Analytics Dashboard

Buyers and sellers can view trends, purchase history, and sales performance through visual reports to make informed decisions.

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Multi-Platform Accessibility

Fully optimized for Android and iOS devices with fast loading times, offline browsing support, and a consistent experience across platforms.

Business Impact & Outcomes

Since launching 3 months ago, iLine has demonstrated exceptional growth and performance metrics, establishing itself as a leading eco-friendly logistics solution in Delhi-NCR.

10K+
App Downloads
60%
User Retention Rate
4.1⭐
App Store Rating
20K
Bookings Per Month
5K+
Active EV Drivers
2.1s
Average Load Time

Client Testimonial

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Mobulous' Case Studies in App Development showcase innovation at its best. Their logistics and EV fleet management app improved our operational efficiency by 40% through real-time tracking and predictive maintenance.

P

Prakarsh

Founder, i-Line Ai

Post-Launch Support & Maintenance

Our partnership doesn't end at launch. Mobulous provides comprehensive ongoing support to ensure continuous improvement and optimal performance.

24/7 Technical Support

Dedicated support team available round-the-clock to address critical issues, with guaranteed 2-hour response time for urgent matters.

Monthly Feature Updates

Regular app enhancements based on user feedback and analytics. We've already released 6 major feature updates since launch.

Performance Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of app performance, server health, and user experience metrics with proactive optimization.

Frequently Asked Questions

B2B marketplace app development involves creating digital platforms that connect businesses for buying and selling products/services, featuring advanced search, secure transactions, business verification, inventory management, and enterprise-grade scalability for commercial transactions.

Building a scalable marketplace app requires microservices architecture, cloud infrastructure with auto-scaling, efficient database design, caching strategies, CDN implementation, load balancing, and performance monitoring to handle high traffic and large user bases effectively.

Essential features include advanced product search with filters, business profile verification, secure payment processing, order management, inventory tracking, analytics dashboard, business messaging, multi-user roles, and integration capabilities for comprehensive B2B transactions.

High-performance search uses Elasticsearch with advanced indexing, real-time data processing, fuzzy search algorithms, faceted filtering, and caching mechanisms to deliver fast, accurate search results across millions of product listings within milliseconds.

Marketplace scalability uses microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), load balancers, database sharding, caching systems (Redis), and CDN services to handle massive user traffic and data processing requirements.

Comprehensive B2B marketplace development typically takes 6-9 months, including requirements analysis, architecture planning, feature development, testing, and deployment. Large-scale enterprise platforms may require 8-12 months with continuous enhancement cycles.

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