E-commerce

RapidShyp partners with India Post for nationwide last-mile deliv...

Wed, Feb 05, 2025

E-commerce shipping platform RapidShyp on Monday announced a strategic partnership with India Post for last-mile delivery services across India.

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First e-commerce export hub may start operations in March: DGFT

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The pilot launch of these hubs has been approved for five firms -- logistics aggregator Shiprocket and air cargo handling company Cargo Service Centre in Delhi; DHL and Lexship in Bengaluru; and goGlocal in Mumbai, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Santosh Kumar Sarangi said.

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From Local to National: How sellers from small towns are transfor...

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

India's e-commerce landscape is witnessing a significant shift, with small-town sellers playing a pivotal role in its growth. Leveraging innovative business models like Print On Demand (POD), and Dropshipping, these entrepreneurs are bringing their distinct products, cultural influences, and creativity to broader audiences. Small-town sellers are demonstrating that local ideas can have a far-reaching national impact, shaping the way e-commerce is perceived and operated in India.  

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E-commerce players offer 'GST bonanza discount'

Sat, Jul 01, 2017

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Now you won't have to pay different price for water, snacks;...

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Ministry of Consumer's new Legal Metrology rules comes with certain mandatory labeling requirements for pre-packaged commodities. 

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Last day for pre-GST sale; here are the discounts on Myntra, Flip...

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

From Myntra to Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal are offering their top deals and discounts on the last day of their pre-GST sale.

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Myntra-Jabong CEO Ananth Narayanan on Marico's board

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

After Narayanan's appointment, Marico's board now has six independent directors besides chairman and non-executive director Harsh Mariwala, MD & CEO Saugata Gupta and two non- executive directors.

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Store rentals a major factor in pushing retailers towards e-comme...

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

'E-tail' is expected to pick up in India as the cost of renting places in Tier-I cities are expected to shoot up. It has become more economical for retailers to focus on e-tail rather than brick and mortar stores.  

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TCS under GST would have slowed down e-commerce, economic growth,...

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

FICCI says that the TCS provision under GST would have led to a slowdown in e-commerce, economic growth and job creation as it would have a direct impact on sellers on these platforms.

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Are you ready to file 37 tax returns under GST regime? All your q...

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

Touted as India's biggest tax reform -- the Goods and Services Tax (GST) -- is all set to be rolled out from 1st July 2017.

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GST rollout: TDS, TCS provisions postponed for E-commerce compani...

Mon, Jun 26, 2017

The Ministry said that persons who will be liable to deduct or collect tax at source will be required to take registration, but the liability to deduct or collect tax will arise from the date the respective sections are brought in force.

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Snapdeal files police case against former heads of local logistic...

Sun, Jun 25, 2017

Indian online retailer Snapdeal has filed a police complaint against some former directors and former management of a local logistics company, in which it owns a stake, accusing them of defrauding

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Amazon's grocery push playing catch up with Chinese e-commer...

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

China`s Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com Inc have invested heavily in offline retail - bricks-and-mortar stores - in recent years to complement their online offerings. 

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Myntra End of Reason Sale: Eyes 45% jump in sales; here are the o...

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

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Myntra eyes 25-fold jump in sales, 4 lakh new customers from upco...

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

Myntra's sale comes at a time when brick and mortal retail stores are offering heavy discounts to customers to clear stocks, ahead of the GST roll-out from July 1.

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Over 50 global retailers to enter India in six months

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

Over 50 new retail brands that have tied up with Franchise India may enter India in the next six months investing a total of $300-500 million.

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With Whole Foods, Amazon on collision course with Wal-Mart

Sun, Jun 18, 2017

When Wal-Mart Stores Inc bought online retailer Jet.com for $3 billion last year, it marked a crucial moment - the world`s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, after years of ceding e-commerce leader

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Amazon to buy upmarket grocer Whole Foods for $13.7 billion

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

Whole Foods shares were halted at $32.77 in premarket trading, while Amazon`s shares were up 0.5 percent at $969.

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Spicejet forays into e-commerce retail venture with Spicestyle

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

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GST will help in e-commerce export, but clarity on policy needed:...

Mon, Jun 12, 2017

A few players in the e-commerce sector feel that under the current foreign trade policy, there is a "lack of clarity" in terms of e-commerce exports.

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Amit Sinha named Paytm Mall's Chief Operating Officer

Mon, Jun 12, 2017

Paytm has named Amit Sinha, vice president of One97 Communications as Chief Operating Officer of its e-commerce venture - Paytm Mall.

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India leads the growth in consumer sentiment around the world

Wed, May 31, 2017

One of the reasons for the consumer sentiment and the purchase of premium products is the e-commerce boom in India.

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Analysts see more gains as Amazon shares break $1,000

Wed, May 31, 2017

Among the other four largest U.S. companies by market cap, Apple and Facebook share prices have also risen nearly 33 percent this year while Alphabet has gained 26 percent and Microsoft has added 13 percent.

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