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'There are other sectors, such as engineering goods, agriculture, food processing, where the potential is very high'

Updated On: 01 Apr 2023 | 2:40 PM IST

In the past, the government has cautioned social media platforms that they could lose safe harbours for not complying with Indian laws

Updated On: 09 Mar 2023 | 10:47 PM IST

Webrooming theory states that some consumers do their research online but then end up purchasing the product offline, in a physical retail store

Updated On: 08 Mar 2023 | 7:14 PM IST

Users must appeal to the GAC within 30 days of receiving a communication from a grievance officer in case of a dispute

Updated On: 28 Feb 2023 | 9:55 PM IST

The largest order worth Rs 20,400 crore placed on GeM until now is by NTPC for mine development and operations services

Updated On: 08 Feb 2023 | 8:30 PM IST

The ASEEM portal acts as a directory that matches supply of the skilled workforce with the market demand

Updated On: 07 Feb 2023 | 10:56 PM IST

Lybrate study reports 65% spike in online appointments by women in 2022 over 2021; gastroenterology and ENT top list of consulted specialities

Updated On: 07 Feb 2023 | 7:02 PM IST

In India 11 independent fact checkers work with Meta on content in 15 languages in India

Updated On: 07 Feb 2023 | 6:15 AM IST

Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant

Updated On: 20 Jan 2023 | 12:24 AM IST

Invites comments on new rule asking online platforms to remove content flagged fake or false by its fact-checking mechanisms

Updated On: 19 Jan 2023 | 7:26 PM IST

This includes information found to be false by fact-checking unit at Press Information Bureau

Updated On: 17 Jan 2023 | 10:15 PM IST

The idea that online spaces can be fun, informative and uplifting but also fractious and divided has emerged time and again in my discussions with young people, says the writer

Updated On: 13 Dec 2022 | 10:54 AM IST

Around 5.6 million videos were removed globally for violating platform's community guidelines

Updated On: 29 Nov 2022 | 6:51 PM IST

Requests from governments across the globe for user data were up 10.5% to 237,414

Updated On: 23 Nov 2022 | 10:02 PM IST

50 per cent users said they were facing issues with logging in, while 33 per cent reported issues with server connection and another 17 percent have issues with app

Updated On: 28 Oct 2022 | 11:05 AM IST

FMCG major Nestle India on Wednesday launched its own Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platform, foraying into the fast-growing online channel. The company would launch its D2C platform MyNestl in Delhi-NCR and will expand to other parts of the country, said Nestl India Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayanan in the earnings statement of the company. This has been "created specifically keeping the consumer needs in mind, I am confident that MyNestl will delight the consumer in every way with curated product bundles, personalised gifting, subscriptions, discounts, and much more," he said. Moreover, consumers can also try gourmet recipes on the site and get free nutrition counselling, Narayanan added. During the July-September quarter, the e-commerce channel contributed 7.2 per cent of Nestle India's sales. It was largely fuelled by new, emerging formats such as 'quick commerce' and 'click & mortar'. Recently, several FMCG companies either have acquired, invested or built their D2C

Updated On: 19 Oct 2022 | 5:15 PM IST

People prefer making transactions online but regard service charges as unjustified and costly

Updated On: 14 Sep 2022 | 11:41 PM IST

Online delivery giant DoorDash has confirmed that it has been hit by a data breach, which has affected several customers and merchants

Updated On: 26 Aug 2022 | 2:57 PM IST

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed a regulatory framework for the online bond platforms that are selling listed debt securities. Under the proposal, bond platforms should register as stock brokers (debt segment) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) or be run by Sebi-registered brokers, according to a consultation paper. This will also enhance the confidence among investors, particularly non-institutional investors, as the platforms would be provided by Sebi-regulated intermediaries. Additionally, the stock-broker regulations will be applicable to these entities, which would govern their code of conduct and other aspects related to their operations and risk management. "The debt securities offered for buy/ sale by the online bond platforms shall be only listed debt securities," Sebi proposed. It has been proposed that listed debt securities issued on a private placement basis, offered for sale on bond platforms should be locked in for a period of

Updated On: 21 Jul 2022 | 10:33 PM IST

Are changes in laws putting businesses ahead of the environment? What to remember while filing IT returns? Which are the promising sectors of Q1 FY23? How to choose your online broker? Answers here.

Updated On: 06 Jul 2022 | 12:11 PM IST