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Central Consumer Protection Authority issues notices to e-commerce platforms over sale, listing of walkie-talkies

May 09, 2025 8:35 pm

E-commerce companies were also directed to monitor listings on their platforms and immediately delist all sellers who fail to comply with the applicable laws, rules, and guidelines.

Traditional Finance vs FinTech: Courses, career opportunities and more

January 31, 2025 10:36 am

The Right Choice: Traditional finance moves on a more structured approach, while fintech reshapes the financial services with tech-integration.

Bengaluru coconut vendor's clever ad challenges quick commerce giants, sparks online debate over price, convenience

November 09, 2024 11:18 am

In Bengaluru, a roadside coconut vendor's cheeky ad highlighting delivery app prices has locals buzzing, with some defending the convenience of doorstep service over savings.

72% of employers to hire freshers in HY2; most in e-commerce, tech start-ups: Report

August 22, 2024 9:24 am

Seventy-two per cent of employers intend to hire freshers in the latter half of 2024, with strong demand in e-commerce and tech start-ups. Industry-academia collaboration is also emphasized to better align skills with market needs, according to the TeamLease EdTech report.

Govt to extend duty remission benefits to e-commerce exports

December 28, 2023 11:30 pm

The government also launched an e-commerce export handbook for MSMEs, which will be a key resource for creating awareness on e-commerce exports through these outreach events in the districts.

Centre urges online firms not to use dark patterns; forms team

July 01, 2023 1:51 am

“In such a scenario, it is essential that online platforms do not indulge in unfair trade practices by incorporating dark patterns in their online interface to manipulate consumer choice and violate ‘consumer rights’ as enshrined under Section 2(9) of the Act,” Singh said.

Magicpin clocks 50% monthly growth on ONDC with over 30,000 daily orders

June 16, 2023 2:11 pm

Hyperlocal e-commerce firm magicpin has recorded 50 per cent month-on-month growth on ONDC network as it crossed 30,000 daily order mark on the platform, the company said.

WTO provisionally agrees to extend e-commerce tariff moratorium - sources

June 16, 2022 9:15 pm

Backed by major players like the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, they argued that letting it expire would undermine a global recovery already threatened by spiralling prices.

Amid criticism, Government relook at draft rules for e-commerce

August 31, 2021 7:42 am

The most significant criticism from within the government is related to the perception of “overreach” by the Consumer Affairs Department — venturing into areas where other departments such as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) are already working.

Pune sees record dip in warehousing due to Covid-induced economic slowdown

July 07, 2021 8:58 am

In their latest report on warehouse transactions for the year 2020-21, property consultant Knight Frank has singled out Pune and Ahmedabad for the least such transactions in the country.

E COMMERCE PHOTOS

Sales! e-retail sites offer Diwali special sales

November 05, 2015 2:51 pm

'Tis the time shopaholics have been waiting for. E-commerce websites are full of deals and special offers to avail of just before Diwali sets in.

E COMMERCE VIDEOS

All you need to know about Amazon's new home, Long Island city

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Amazon officially announced that it will put a major corporate outpost in the New York neighborhood of Long Island City. Here is what the Queens enclave has to offer the tech giant.

What we know about online shoppers in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

You can practically order anything off the internet these days. So how many of us actually do it? Take a look in today's News in Numbers. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

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