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Cleartrip to retain brand identity even after Flipkart fully acquires it
All employees to be retained even as Cleartrip works closely with Flipkart to further develop technology solutions and make travel simple for customers
 "Cleartrip to retain brand identity even after Flipkart fully acquires it")
Amazon digitises 2.5 mn small firms in India, enables exports worth $3 bn
Amazon top executive Amit Agarwal sees a massive opportunity to empower millions of SMBs across the country
 "Amazon digitises 2.5 mn small firms in India, enables exports worth $3 bn")
Flipkart Wholesale starts shopping sale to boost savings for small kiranas
Aim is to enhance savings for small retailers across the country and ensure their safety through e-commerce orders and speedy doorstep delivery.
 "Flipkart Wholesale starts shopping sale to boost savings for small kiranas")
E-commerce firms flouting FDI rules, must be deal with: Trade group
The meeting was held after Piyush Goyal, commerce and industry minister, said the government is considering clarifying rules on e-commerce
 "E-commerce firms flouting FDI rules, must be deal with: Trade group")
Indian e-commerce to grow 84% in 4 years, helped by Covid-19 impact: Study
Digital commerce accelerated during the pandemic worldwide, says report that tracked trends in 41 countries
 "Indian e-commerce to grow 84% in 4 years, helped by Covid-19 impact: Study")
With $280 mn war chest, Udaan to fight Flipkart and Amazon in little India
The B2B e-commerce startup, backed by investors such as Lightspeed, DST Global and Tencent, plans to further increase warehousing capacity equal to around 875 football fields
 "With $280 mn war chest, Udaan to fight Flipkart and Amazon in little India")
DPIIT 'definitely' working on new e-commerce policy: Govt official
The new policy will have various features such as those related to data and consumer rights, a senior government official said on Friday
Ecommerce platform Udaan inks pan-India distribution deal with hummel
Hummel is a Danish sportstyle brand
Amazon, Flipkart, and others clock $8.3 billion in festive gross sales
The festive season this year saw 88 per cent customer growth from last year, which was driven by 40 million shoppers from tier-2 cities and beyond
 "Amazon, Flipkart, and others clock $8.3 billion in festive gross sales")
Flipkart acquires augmented reality company Scapic for undisclosed sum
With the pandemic bringing about a change in consumer behaviour and an increase in online adoption, Flipkart has been focusing on enhancing consumer experiences by strengthening tech capabilities
Amazon-Future dispute: Kishore Biyani may look for mutual settlement
Time running out for Future Group, which has defaulted on debt payments
 "Amazon-Future dispute: Kishore Biyani may look for mutual settlement")
Amazon.in covers 98% pin codes in biggest first 48 hrs of shopping festival
Largest number of new customers shop first time on platform, 91% from smaller cities. Total iPhones sold in a day were more than iPhones sold in entire festive sale period last year
 "Amazon.in covers 98% pin codes in biggest first 48 hrs of shopping festival")
70 sellers turn crorepatis in first 3 days of Flipkart's Big Billion Days
More than 300,000 sellers, 60% from tier-2 and beyond, enabled shopping to customers in first three days of Flipkart's 'Big Billion Days' festive sale.
 "70 sellers turn crorepatis in first 3 days of Flipkart's Big Billion Days")
Local, heritage brands bet on Flipkart, Amazon to tap the festive season
These traditional brands are also discovering new frontiers and consumers by creating special product lines catering to a pan India market.
Amazon India creates over 100,000 seasonal jobs ahead of festive season
The new seasonal positions will help elevate its delivery experience and boost the company's fulfilment and delivery capabilities, Amazon India said.
 "Amazon India creates over 100,000 seasonal jobs ahead of festive season")
Tata steps up to build e-commerce app to take on Amazon, Reliance
The Mumbai-based group is stepping up efforts to have a significant presence online in a market where internet users are forecast by Cisco Systems Inc. to reach 900 million by 2023
 "Tata steps up to build e-commerce app to take on Amazon, Reliance")
Flipkart starts hyperlocal quick service enabling delivery in 90 minutes
Online grocery delivery has also gained significant traction amid the Covid-19 pandemic and with the entry of JioMart in the segment, the competition is set to intensify further
Lockdown 3.0: Flipkart, Snapdeal see heavy traffic for non-essential items
New Delhi-based e-commerce firm Snapdeal said it has resumed the delivery of non-essential products in orange and green zones, along with the continuing deliveries of essential products
 "Lockdown 3.0: Flipkart, Snapdeal see heavy traffic for non-essential items")
Top 10 biz headlines: Stranded labour in lockdown, company results and more
Here are the top business headlines this Monday
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MHA guidelines: Govt allows e-tail, agri activities to resume from April 20
The Ministry of Home Affairs came out with some guidelines about what is allowed and what will be restricted
 "MHA guidelines: Govt allows e-tail, agri activities to resume from April 20")
