E-commerce drives warehousing surge; leasing rises by 22% in Q1India's industrial and warehousing sector saw its strongest quarterly growth in early 2026. E-commerce and 3PL players drove this surge, le...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
For FDI, E-comm exports must be in separate cartIndia is considering allowing FDI in inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports. This move aims to boost outbound shipments without...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Industry bodies disagree on whether India needs new rules for FDI in e-commerceAt a meeting called by DPIIT, Nasscom, CII and Assocham spoke in favour of retaining Press Note 2, which amends and tightens India’s existi...
19 Mar, 2021, 09.14 PM IST
Wilbur Ross to take up e-commerce issues with Suresh Prabhu"Premature to talk about FDI in e-commerce; will discuss issue with Suresh Prabhu later," Ross told reporters after meeting Finance Ministe...
06 May, 2019, 06.36 PM IST
FDI in e-commerce: Amazon, Flipkart seek extension of February 1 deadlineThese norms - which are effective February 1 - are likely to hit Amazon and Flipkart, the hardest. These two e-commerce platforms are also ...
16 Jan, 2019, 07.22 PM IST
Any move to allow FDI in e-commerce will be opposed: CAIT"Any move to allow FDI in e-commerce will be opposed tooth and nail," Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said in a statement.
06 Oct, 2015, 02.58 PM IST
FDI in e-commerce will make India a dumping ground: TradersTraders today called upon the government not to allow FDI in e-commerce as "the platform will be used to make the country a dumping ground".
10 Jul, 2015, 09.48 PM IST
The way forward for retail in IndiaThe government is holding discussions with different stakeholders in the retail sector to consider allowing foreign direct investment in e-...
15 May, 2015, 08.07 PM IST
E-commerce industry demands parity in online, offline FDI policyWith the government holding discussions on FDI in e-commerce with various stakeholders, industry today said there should be a parity betwee...
15 May, 2015, 04.42 AM IST
Government to call stakeholder meeting on e-commerce FDI policy tomorrowAt present, 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed only in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce and not in retail segment.
13 May, 2015, 01.26 PM IST
Centre to review FDI in e-commerce; Nirmala Sitharaman to chair the meetThe Union government has called for a meeting this week to reassess India’s policy on foreign direct investment, or FDI, in e-commerce.
13 May, 2015, 04.16 AM IST
Government should not permit FDI in e-commerce: CAITThe govt should not allow FDI in e-commerce retail as it would grant back-door entry to foreign players in multi-brand retail, CAIT today s...
04 Jun, 2014, 07.39 PM IST
Traders body CAIT opposes FDI in e-commerce retailThe Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has "strongly condemned" the DIPP Secretary's meeting with stakeholders on the issue of FDI i...
25 May, 2014, 06.42 PM IST
DIPP to push for FDI in e-commerceCurrent FDI policy doesn't allow FDI in business-to-consumer e-commerce. As such, 100% FDI is allowed in business-to-business e-commerce.
16 May, 2014, 01.52 AM IST
Government may go slow on FDI in e-commerce retailThe government is unlikely to move forward on the proposal to allow FDI in e-commerce at retail level.
12 Dec, 2013, 06.24 PM IST
FDI in e-commerce: Nasscom for mandatory local sourcingThe Indian IT-ITes industry body Nasscom favours FDI in e-commerce in the retail sector, but wants the government to make some amount of lo...
31 Oct, 2013, 07.00 PM IST
- Industry seeks FDI in retail e-commerce
The industry has stepped up its demand for opening retail e-commerce to foreign investment to bring the policy in line with international p...
21 Sep, 2012, 07.19 PM IST