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Amazon India launches special fund to help SMB partners in logistics

The company noted in a statement that small and medium businesses across India had been financially impacted due to the nationwide lockdown to precent the spread of coronavirus

Facebook-Jio deal may see more foreign e-commerce firms flock to India

WhatsApp's integration into Jio's e-com platform holds the key: Experts

'Respect' govt decision on sale of non-essential goods: Flipkart

In a mail to employees, Krishnamurthy also encouraged them to explore innovative ways to drive value for the ecosystem including sellers, brands, kirana stores and customers

E-commerce firms woo sellers with offers ahead of resuming operations

Amazon has already announced waiver of commissions for small sellers by almost half, larger rival Flipkart said that it is taking proactive steps to settle the payments related to cancelled orders

Covid-19: Some state govts allow e-commerce firms to sell non-essentials

Products related to electronics such as phones, laptops and televisions are among the first ones to be allowed by various governments of states such as Rajasthan and Maharastra.

Myntra to Flipkart, firms join hands to provide essential needs

E-commerce companies are exploring unique models to ensure business continuity amid the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of the coronavirus infection.

Covid-19: E-commerce saves the day as delivery workers emerge as heroes

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal held a video conference with nearly two dozen e-commerce executives in a bid to understand hurdles faced by the sector.

E-commerce faring better now, issues being resolved, says DPIIT Secy

Secretary in the Deparrment for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guruprasad Mohapatra said that with lot of follow ups on their issues, relaxations were given to them by the Home Minis

Guess what's keeping e-commerce firms busy

They're dialling 700-plus district administrations to organise curfew passes as coronavirus spreads across the country

Corona lockdown: UP to allow e-commerce firms to make doorstep delivery

Local authorities to issue passes for this purpose; govt also allows unrestricted movement of trucks

Centre asks states to allow manufacture, distribution of packaged foods

The advisory should help food delivery services, e-commerce companies, cold storages and warehousing establishments.

Busy office hubs fall silent as coronavirus outbreak noise gets louder

An on-the-ground report shows how bustling complexes have emptied out

Coronavirus: E-commerce gets a boost as customers prefer to stay indoor

Firms like Flipkart, Amazon, Bigbasket witness 30% spike in orders as COVID-19 spreads

Cash usage now at pre-demonetisation levels: CMS Info Systems report

The report stated that industries, such as logistics and jewellery, had seen the biggest increase in usage over the past two years

Warburg Pincus is looking to exit joint venture with Embassy Group

"Warburg is not happy with the speed with which the land acquisition and development happened in the JV," said sources.

Online private labels may grow 1.6 times faster than e-commerce platforms

The report also says that online private labels have the potential to develop into self-sustaining brands that have a captive base beyond the e-commerce platform that has nurtured it.

What do customers want from e-commerce firms - quality or discounts?

Consumers look for quality, differentiated experiences across categories, finds a Kantar study; Amazon, Flipkart say the focus is on relationships

Flipkart aims to penetrate tier 2 cities; to focus more on value than speed

Flipkart is of the view that this differentiator will work in its favour to grow its business further

Is e-commerce really hurting competition?

As allegations of anti-competitive practices like vertical restraints by e-commerce firms become more frequent, the CCI's "light touch" decision-making approach for the sector is likely to change

Proposed 1% TDS on e-commerce transactions to impact firms, sellers

Experts further said that e-commerce companies already deduct 1 per cent TDS under the Goods and Services Act