Online sales back on track after FDI shockExchange offers, finance schemes, aggressive pricing help brands on Flipkart & Amazon revive business in second half of last month.
04 Mar, 2019, 07.04 AM IST
Amazon Retail ups ‘pantry’ play after clarity on FDIThis follows the government having clarified that companies with foreign direct investment (FDI) in food retail can continue to sell throug...
07 Feb, 2019, 07.07 AM IST
E-commerce rules do not allow foreign investment in multi-brand retail: DIPPInventory-based model not only violates the FDI policy on e-commerce but also circumvents the FDI policy restrictions on multi-brand retail...
03 Jan, 2019, 06.18 PM IST
Etailers hope for rise in FDI investment, healthy competitionAnalysts see more direct and indirect benefits flowing in from the cabinet’s decision, even if it only meets half-way a long-pending demand...
11 Jan, 2018, 08.06 AM IST
Govt should first define retail and then frame FDI policies: Kumar RajagopalanOnline marketplaces claim that they are a mere technology platforms which help buyers and retailers meet. They do not consider themselves a...
17 Jun, 2017, 04.45 PM IST
Flipkart will remain the largest player in online retail, no challenger in sight for top slot: CEO Binny Bansal"I think the only way to do that is we need to deliver this value proposition, innovate and solve local problems with local technology solu...
24 May, 2016, 07.52 AM IST
100% FDI allowed in online retail under new rules: Centre to Delhi High CourtThe Centre today told the Delhi High Court that it has issued a press note in March this year clarifying that 100 per cent FDI through auto...
05 May, 2016, 09.28 PM IST
FDI tussle triggers debate on marketplace definition; Flipkart, Snapdeal oppose opening up India's ecommerce sector to 100% FDICompanies such as Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal operate as marketplaces in India thus allowing any retailer or trader to sell goods on thei...
26 May, 2015, 01.34 PM IST
Big retailers vs e-commerce portals: If no decision taken in four months, can approach court again, says Delhi HCCompanies that run physical stores had filed a petition seeking a level playing field with online retailers on foreign direct investment ru...
21 May, 2015, 04.13 AM IST
India has nearly 1 million online retailers: IAMAIOnline retail accounted for 9.5 billion (Rs 47,349 crores) in 2012. By 2013 the market reached $12.6 billion (Rs 62,967 crores) showing a y...
03 Apr, 2014, 03.58 PM IST
Online retail at $12.6 bn in 2013, up 33%: IAMAIApparel and jewellery brands which are marketing and selling their products increasingly through the online channel, were the key drivers o...
02 Apr, 2014, 06.55 PM IST
Shopping online? Be careful with third-party sellersFlipkart has built its reputation on fast delivery and clean consumer-friendly service. But in the recent months its reputation has taken a...
13 Nov, 2013, 11.25 AM IST
PM may woo US with FDI in e-commerce ventures, may allow 51% FDIOverseas investment in e-commerce could be one of the bargaining chips Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has to offer on his current trip to th...
27 Sep, 2013, 08.23 AM IST
Allow FDI into online retailThe policy change to allow FDI in retail e-commerce would boost investments, rev up stable capital inflows, modernise the entire retail sec...
25 Sep, 2013, 08.29 AM IST
FDI in retail and aviation sectors set to become a reality nowThe government on Thursday evening braved intense political opposition and a nationwide bandh to notify the rules for allowing foreign reta...
21 Sep, 2012, 07.49 AM IST
- FDI in online multi-brand retail should be allowed 10 years after offline: Industry
"This 10-year window between the opening up of FDI in offline and online retail would be necessary to ensure that foreign giants like Amazo...
28 Aug, 2012, 01.20 PM IST
Tesco expects Bangalore office to play a central role in developing its competitive edgeTesco is building a crack team in Bangalore as shopping goes online and supply-chain efficiencies become more critical in keeping prices af...
05 Jul, 2012, 01.31 PM IST