US-China trade war: From dishes to television — Will prices of household items imported from China rise?US President Donald Trump is likely to speak with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, this weekend. This comes as American consumers remai...
15 May, 2025, 09.45 PM IST
Can Budget 2025 safeguard kirana stores from the quick commerce boom?Union Budget 2025: The rise of quick commerce platforms like Zepto and Blinkit in India is reshaping the retail landscape, especially impac...
23 Jan, 2025, 02.07 PM IST
Will Goyal's concerns of ecomms making India a 'couch potato' push new policy?Trade Minister Piyush Goyal's recent comments on potential e-commerce rule violations have reignited debates on stricter regulations. While...
23 Aug, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
Amazon's investment in India to make up for its losses; not to support Indian eco: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal criticised Amazon's USD 1 billion investment in India, accusing the company of filling losses t...
21 Aug, 2024, 10.19 PM IST
Growth of e-commerce in India 'matter of concern, nothing to be proud of', says Piyush GoyalUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed concerns regarding the fast expansion of e-commerce in India, highlighting potential social ...
21 Aug, 2024, 06.02 PM IST
Growth of e-commerce through predatory prices is a concern for small retailers: Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal voiced concerns about how heavy discounts and predatory pricing by e-commerce giants could harm small retail...
21 Aug, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
Piyush Goyal isn't happy with online shopping boom, warns India will become a country of couch potatoesUnion Minister Piyush Goyal expressed concerns about the rapid growth of e-commerce in India, citing its potential to encourage a sedentary...
21 Aug, 2024, 01.00 PM IST
Indian Army asks personnel to delete 89 apps including Dailyhunt, Facebook, TikTok, Tinder, PUBGSnapchat, Tinder, OkCupid, UC Browser, Bumble, ShareIt, Xender, Helo, CamScanner, Club Factory etc are among those 89 apps.
09 Jul, 2020, 07.40 PM IST
The nudge factor: Parts of ecommerce industry will be likely winners of Covid-19 pandemicSegments across e-commerce are helping ease peoples’ anxieties by helping bring solutions both virtually as well as to your doorstep. These...
04 Apr, 2020, 11.33 AM IST
85 shopping malls likely to be launched in next 5 years: AnarockOut of 85, more than 30 new malls accounting for nearly 14 million sq ft area will open just in the top eight cities by 2020.
30 Jun, 2018, 03.58 PM IST
Has Indian Insurance market safely moved to the virtual platform?According to a study by the Internet and Mobile Association of India, our country’s internet user base is expected to reach the 500 million...
10 Nov, 2016, 03.37 PM IST
Startups eye delivery space: Young firms like Delyver, Grofers deliver a whole range of servicesA customer can log on to their respective smartphone app or website for placing orders from listed local stores and restaurants.
10 Jan, 2015, 07.31 PM IST
To push sales, retailers look to tap into your toilet timeMove over, couch commerce. Retailers are trying to get shoppers to buy stuff while sitting on that other seat: the toilet.
22 Dec, 2014, 10.47 AM IST
- Own report cocks a snook at WB govt’s R&R policy
The West Bengal government’s rehabilitation package for displaced farmers of Singur falls short of the requirements under the central gover...
11 Oct, 2008, 02.12 AM IST
- IPTV: Being a couch potato is also being net savvy
Watching TV will never be the same for the Indian consumer. With CAS (conditional access system) already a part of the TV-viewing experienc...
06 Feb, 2007, 04.40 AM IST
- IBM pushes into the virtual world
IBM didn’t throw a lavish casino party or set up an over-the-top booth to mark its return to the International Consumer Electronics Show fo...
10 Jan, 2007, 12.54 AM IST
- Lok Sabha passes Patents Bill
The Patents (Second) Amendment Bill 1999 was passed by the Lok Sabha today, incorporating all the changes suggested by the Select Committee.
15 May, 2002, 06.58 AM IST