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DPIIT may discuss 'country of origin' tag for e-sale with Consumer Ministry

The sources said the matter involves certain changes related to packaging of the product "the DPIIT would discuss the issue with the consumer affairs ministry".

40% Indian consumers getting supplies delivered via e-commerce, local shops

If this consumer behaviour continues, malls and traditional retailers that rely for sales primarily on store visits will have to change their models and value proposition to cater to this new model.

Display of country of origin on products sold online: HC seeks govt's stand

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan issued notice to the Centre and e-commerce platforms Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal seeking their stand on the plea by July 22.

Draft e-commerce policy soon, to be stricter on data norms and discount

Pricing - a prime complaint of domestic retailers - is set to be the focus, with the government considering an annual review of discounts given by e-marketplaces.

E-commerce players must mention product's nation of origin: SJM to Govt

Buying and promoting Chinese products and companies are not in national interest, and they should be boycotted, Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) co-convener Ashwani Mahajan said

Mukesh Ambani nears deal to buy stake in some units of Future Group

An agreement between Ambani's Reliance and Future, which already has a partnership with Amazon.com Inc., could be announced as early as next month

CCI to review Facebook's purchase of 10% stake in Reliance Jio

The US social media giant's $5.7 billion investment in Reliance's digital unit is the biggest among a string of investments amounting to $13.7 billion into Jio Platforms, controlled by Mukesh Ambani

79% Indians feel Covid-19 cases will rise in next few months: Survey

Survey also shows a sizable portion of e-commerce customers are yet to place their orders

Amid race to woo small traders, CAIT readies online portal for kiranas

Called bharatemarket.in, the announcement comes at a time when e-tailers Amazon and Flipkart and offline player Reliance Retail are trying to woo small traders

Coronavirus outbreak: E-grocery market may boom after lockdown lifts

BigBasket CEO Hari Menon says more consumers will shop online than depending on traditional means after Covid

Kirana stores are the new battleground for India's e-commerce giants

National e-com marketplace to be launched shortly, to be world's largest e-com portal

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

Retailers want govt to allow sale of non-essentials amid Covid-19 lockdown

Extend relaxations given to manufacturing units in green zones to retail sector, say industry players

Hankering for 'non-essentials': Pyjama set, roti maker, ludo and what not

"On average, buyers had nine items in their carts and wishlist," the survey said, adding that the price of these products range anything between Rs 68 to Rs 18,200.

Covid-19 impact: Govt backtracks on non-essential items' sale by e-tailers

The norms earlier allowed them to operate without any restriction on their working hours from April 20, provided they ensured strict social distancing.

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

Lockdown 2.0: E-tailers can sell non-essentials on state nod from April 20

The clarification from a senior home ministry official came a day after Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued revised guidelines for the extended lockdown period till May 3.

E-commerce platforms to sell mobiles, TV, fridge after Apr 20 amid lockdown

The delivery vans of the e-commerce companies will need permission from authorities for plying on the roads

Coronavirus lockdown: Shadow looms over summer sales of Amazon, Flipkart

While Amazon India is learnt to have deferred its summer sale until further notice, sources said Flipkart doesn't have clarity on the sale event yet.

Coronavirus lockdown: Manpower shortage cripples e-commerce sector

What is aggravating the situation is that e-commerce firms are facing huge shortage of delivery personnel.