Alibaba is looking to expand its business in India as online retail sales are growing rapidly. India's online retail is estimated to reach $45 billion in the next 5 years. Alibaba has over 367 million active users globally and is ranked 174th in the Forbes largest companies list. To capture the Indian market, Alibaba is considering launching an e-commerce app and website targeting users in tier 2 and 3 cities. Focusing on these smaller cities could benefit Alibaba as internet usage is rising and discretionary spending is expected to increase. Upcoming festivals, sports events and trade shows also provide opportunities for marketing.