Retail

India’s biscuit market is estimated at over ₹31,200 crore and sees the participation of large companies (Photo: Reuters)

Ahead of GST Council meet, biscuit makers hope for rate cut

3 min read . 15 Sep 2019

The six days The Big Billion Days sale of Flipkart starts from 29 September

Ban Amazon and Flipkart's festival sales, traders body urges govt

1 min read . 14 Sep 2019

The interviews show FTC is in the early stages of a sweeping probe to learn how Amazon works. (Reuters)

Amazon faces antitrust probe over marketplace

1 min read . 12 Sep 2019

Fast and reliable delivery is the most important part of the e-commerce business, along with the right product assortment.

Amazon expands network to ensure faster deliveries

1 min read . 12 Sep 2019

This will be the first-ever Flipkart Big Billion Days sale for artisans and weavers, who will be getting the opportunity to sell to the entire country. (iStock)

Flipkart announces Big Billion Days sale dates. A preview of offers

2 min read . 11 Sep 2019

A shipment moves on a conveyor belt at an Amazon fulfilment centre on the outskirts of Bengaluru. (Reuters)

Amazon India to weed out single-use plastic packaging by June 2020

1 min read . 04 Sep 2019

(Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint)

How B2B e-commerce turned the corner

9 min read . 03 Sep 2019

Apple sanctions phone-repair shops for iPhone fixes

Apple sanctions phone-repair shops for iPhone fixes

1 min read . 29 Aug 2019

Flipkart is working on various initiatives including the introduction of eco-friendly paper shreds, replacing poly pouches with recycled paper bags, replacing bubble wraps and airbags with carton waste shredded material and 2 Ply roll to name a few. (Mint)

Flipkart outlines vision to eliminate single use plastic

1 min read . 29 Aug 2019

The iPhone XS on display at an Apple store in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Rules eased, but India isn’t a low-hanging fruit for Apple

3 min read . 30 Aug 2019

Lifebuoy and Lux are among the highest selling soap brands in India’s ₹20,960 crore toilet soap market (Photo: Bloomberg)

HUL reduces Lifebuoy, Lux prices in latest sign of weak demand

3 min read . 27 Aug 2019

India's consumer confidence drops in August: Report

1 min read . 22 Aug 2019

Union road minister Nitin Gadkari said a total of ₹14,500 crore is being spent on safeguarding fatal spots. mint

Gadkari eyes ₹10L-crore revenue from e-comm project in 2-3 yrs

2 min read . 22 Aug 2019

Sales volumes of consumer firms in rural areas fell 2% while those in urban areas were down 1% in the year to 31 May, a report said.

Consumer firms widen rural reach to tide over slowdown

2 min read . 20 Aug 2019

Ikea India currently has more than 55 suppliers with 45,000 direct employees and 400,000 people in the extended supply chain (AP)

IKEA products can now be ordered online in Mumbai. Check out opening offers

1 min read . 19 Aug 2019

An explosion in over-the-top video streaming services was expected to drive demand for large-screen televisions in India. However, demand hasn’t panned out as expected. (Mint)

Television sales decline 10-20% despite discounts

2 min read . 15 Aug 2019

In terms of pricing, products on 2GUD will be more affordable compared to Flipkart. (iStock)

Flipkart to sell cheaper priced products on 2GUD, changes strategy

1 min read . 14 Aug 2019

A file photo of Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. (Reuters)

Amazon in talks to acquire 10% stake in Future Retail

2 min read . 13 Aug 2019

RIL wants to empower kirana shop owners with end-to-end digital and physical distribution stack.

RIL eyes $700 bn opportunity in unorganized retail with ‘new commerce’ plan

2 min read . 12 Aug 2019

Flipkart partners NSDC to train supply chain workforce of 20,000

Flipkart partners NSDC to train supply chain workforce of 20,000

1 min read . 11 Aug 2019