Shein shuts down partially amid customs crackdownChinese etailer shuts down partially, refunds money amid action against ‘undervalued’ products.
02 Jul, 2019, 10.46 AM IST
No ‘gifts’ at Mumbai customs, Chinese etailers look elsewhereIndia exempts items valued up to Rs 5,000 from all taxes as a way of allowing non-resident Indians to send gifts to families back home.
26 Apr, 2019, 08.23 AM IST
Alibaba penalises sellers evading taxes in IndiaAlibaba said it has taken action against thousands of sellers on its platform who have been caught in the act.
07 Jan, 2019, 11.00 AM IST
Imported ‘gifts’ may be capped at Rs 5,000 per Aadhaar number to keep tabs on Chinese etailerChinese etailers are allegedly taking undue advantage of customs duties exemption on gifts of up to Rs 5,000.
04 Jan, 2019, 10.09 AM IST
Cheaper goods from Chinese e-tailers like Aliexpress, Club Factory, Shien may become a thing of pastIt has been alleged that sellers on several Chinese online retail platforms, including Club Factory, Shien and Aliexpress have been sending...
14 Dec, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
Gifts’ from Chinese apps, e-commeerce companies on govt radarDIPP has suggested capping purchases of “gifts” from Chinese etailers and apps at four per buyer per year, a senior official said.
11 Dec, 2018, 07.59 AM IST
Chinese fashion etailers ready for festive salesTargeting young buyers, the Chinese firms focus on trendy and reasonably priced products as their unique selling proposition.
06 Oct, 2018, 07.15 AM IST
Flipkart offers Skechers an out-of-court settlementShoe maker brand Skechers had petitioned the Delhi High Court against Flipkart for allegedly selling counterfeit products on its platform.
27 Jul, 2018, 09.43 AM IST
It's desi vs Chinese sellers on Paytm MallPaytm Mall, which is inspired by Alibaba's T-mall in China, was spun off into a separate business in 2017 by Paytm's parent One 97 Communic...
26 Jul, 2018, 11.49 AM IST
Indian sellers find holes in quality of Chinese products sold hereThe AIOVA has written to the consumer affairs ministry, bringing to its notice Chinese platforms such as Shein.com and Club Factory, referr...
12 Mar, 2018, 08.54 AM IST
CCI nod to Alibaba’s stake buy in BigBasketPaytm Mall is also likely to invest in BigBasket as part of the deal.
15 Dec, 2017, 09.20 AM IST
Chinese fashion e-tailers see increased demand from IndiansIn the past few months, online retailers based in China like SheIn, Club Factory and Alibaba’s Ali Express are estimated to be racking up a...
27 Nov, 2017, 11.14 AM IST
Why it’ll take an Indian e-tailer 10 yrs to earn half a trillionOne of the talking points for comparison was the advertising market of both countries. India’s advertising market is $9.5 billion this year...
19 Nov, 2017, 11.21 AM IST
Alibaba determined to inject optimism despite a faltering Chinese economyAccording to a November report from China’s ministry of commerce, 77.14 million rural Chinese shopped online last year — a 40.6% increase.
21 Jan, 2016, 04.11 AM IST
Paytm in discussions with AliExpress over possible business cooperation“According to our initial estimates, we’ll be able to double our gross merchandise within six months with the help of AliExpress integratio...
29 May, 2015, 09.08 PM IST
Motorola to continue exclusive tie-up with Flipkart"We have an exclusive tie-up with Flipkart and it will continue in the foreseeable future," Motorola's Marcus Frost said here today.
29 Apr, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
Gionee avoids e-tail, will stick to brick & mortar retailVohra said these websites do not provide after sales service which is a key component. He added that Gionee sells its mobiles only through ...
23 Dec, 2014, 12.16 PM IST