Retail

Its worthwhile to ask if the concept of discounting is limited only to e-commerce. (Aniruddha Chowdhury/ Mint)

Why there is a weak case for level playing field in e-commerce

2 min read . 03:27 AM IST

Grofers has previously stated that it aims to garner $2.5 billion (around ₹17,500 crore) in revenue by 2020.

Grofers eyes ₹200 crore GMV from Grand Orange Bag Days sale

1 min read . 20 Jan 2019

Barista would add around 40 more stores in the next three months taking its count to 250 by the end of this financial year. Photo: Mint

Barista in advanced talks with Swiggy, another player for food delivery

1 min read . 16 Jan 2019

Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint

Snapdeal partners with RBL, Federal Bank to penetrate non-metro markets

1 min read . 16 Jan 2019

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What India e-commerce policy entails for online retailers

4 min read . 16 Jan 2019

India’s experience with its e-commerce sector is an exemplary disruption in the digital business that took the market by storm.

Time is ripe to take a relook at new FDI policy on online retail

2 min read . 16 Jan 2019

The new policy will not permit exclusive deals on Amazon or Flipkart. Bloomberg

E-commerce marketplaces face three major challenges

2 min read . 16 Jan 2019

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos with wife MacKenzie Bezos. Photo: Reuters

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, wife MacKenzie set to divorce

1 min read . 09 Jan 2019

Unsurprisingly, Amazon Prime is searched more than Netflix in the South. But even with its relatively expensive plans, Netflix generates more searches in the rest of the country. Photo: AP

From Flipkart vs Amazon to Amazon Prime vs Netflix: 5 big internet battles to watch out for in 2019

3 min read . 07 Jan 2019

Mumbai Customs officials have decided to check misdeclaration and smuggling of goods imported through couriers. Photo: AFP

Misuse of gift route to import goods on customs dept radar

2 min read . 04 Jan 2019

FSSAI asks food biz to comply with new packaging norms by July 1

1 min read . 03 Jan 2019

Around 350,000 delivery personnel were working with e-tailers as of earlier this year.

Tighter e-commerce norms may lead to short-term job losses

4 min read . 29 Dec 2018

E-commerce firms have been reducing amount of discounts over time, say analysts. Photo: iStock

E-commerce discounts may continue, but in innovative ways

2 min read . 28 Dec 2018

The new e-commerce policy will boost the sector, promote exports and ensure fair play. Photo: iStock

Govt looks to appoint regulator for e-commerce sector

2 min read . 28 Dec 2018

India yesterday tweaked FDI norms for e-commerce in India. Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

India said to issue draft e-commerce policy in few weeks

1 min read . 27 Dec 2018

The government has prohibited e-commerce companies from entering into exclusive deals for products. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Flipkart, Amazon hit as govt tightens e-commerce norms

3 min read . 27 Dec 2018

Mother Dairy said the harvested produce is subjected to stringent testing for 127 pesticidal residues by accredited labs. Photo: Mint

Mother Dairy forays into organic food business

2 min read . 25 Dec 2018

Digitally influenced purchases will become the norm; almost 40% of all purchases will be digitally influenced in the near future. iStock

The brave new world of wireless shopping

8 min read . 24 Dec 2018

Flipkart may invest in or partner with offline retailers in groceries and furniture to become a leader in these categories.

Flipkart to invest in furniture, groceries; claims to be a market leader in e-commerce

3 min read . 12 Dec 2018

It shall be mandatory for an approved OTA to prominently display in a photo frame the certificate of approval given by the ministry.

In a first, online travel aggregators to be accreditated, classified by government

2 min read . 07 Dec 2018