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No supply of non-essentials by e-tailers in lockdown: Govt reverses stand

The govt had previously permitted e-commerce companies to also supply non-essential goods during the lockdown period till May 3

Coronavirus makes Amazon do the unthinkable: Nudging customers to buy less

Amazon is suppressing extraneous consumption in various ways, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Lockdown 2.0: E-tailers can sell non-essentials on state nod from April 20

The clarification from a senior home ministry official came a day after Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued revised guidelines for the extended lockdown period till May 3.

Coronavirus lockdown: Shadow looms over summer sales of Amazon, Flipkart

While Amazon India is learnt to have deferred its summer sale until further notice, sources said Flipkart doesn't have clarity on the sale event yet.

E-commerce firms ask govt to provide curfew passes valid for 6 months

As many delivery personnel have gone back to their hometowns, e-commerce firms are struggling to get enough of inter-district curfew passes

Kirana stores beat e-commerce giants during coronavirus crisis: Study

The traditional trade channel that serves over 1.3 billion people, compared to some 120 million by e-commerce, has fared significantly better when it comes to availability of essential goods

Top headlines: Govt's income support plan, manufacturing halts, and more

From e-commerce firms set to resume work amid Covid-19to govt asking car manufacturers to explore ventilator production, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

E-commerce policy: Govt seeks to establish regulator, tighten controls

The policy is still being drafted and could go through further changes

E-tailers helping states continue with services during coronavirus pandemic

According to industry insiders, Flipkart, Amazon, Bigbasket, and Grofers have witnessed about 30 per cent spike in orders

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

The case may drag for a few years, experts say, as CAIT and DVM have said they will appeal against the interim relief granted to Amazon on Friday

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget proposals to stimulate economic growth

The tax proposals are aimed at stimulating growth, simplifying tax structure, bringing ease of compliance and reducing litigation

Budget 2020: E-commerce sector to benefit from mindful provisions

The thrust on digital infrastructure will be key to bridging the socio-economic and the rural-urban divide

Who's afraid of Amazon?

Goyal's comments about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' investment in India is seen as an attempt to reassure his party's traditional base of traders

Let's stop making cash the villain

A New Year resolution for our policy-makers

How UX design has become a game changer for IT biggies and new-age firms

Digital technologies like AI,ML & IoT have changed the way UX design have been implemented over these years

CCI mulls issuing soft self-regulation advisory to e-commerce companies

The aspects might include transparency over ranking, data, and review and rating mechanisms

Myntra introduces alterations as a service, partners 200 tailors in phase I

In the initial phase, the service is being launched in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata offering length alterations for jeans and trousers for men

Business-to-business e-commerce may outpace B2C in coming years: Report

At $1.7 bn, eB2B market is fast gaining share of the $700-bn offline B2B retail market

E-tailers cannot influence price of goods on their platform: Draft norms

The ministry has to frame rules under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which has recently been passed by Parliament

Some e-commerce companies are indulging in predatory pricing: Piyush Goyal

Global economic outlook is facing grave challenges amidst growing protectionism and rising trade tensions, said Piyush Goyal