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What do customers want from e-commerce firms - quality or discounts?

Consumers look for quality, differentiated experiences across categories, finds a Kantar study; Amazon, Flipkart say the focus is on relationships

Flipkart aims to penetrate tier 2 cities; to focus more on value than speed

Flipkart is of the view that this differentiator will work in its favour to grow its business further

Is e-commerce really hurting competition?

As allegations of anti-competitive practices like vertical restraints by e-commerce firms become more frequent, the CCI's "light touch" decision-making approach for the sector is likely to change

Proposed 1% TDS on e-commerce transactions to impact firms, sellers

Experts further said that e-commerce companies already deduct 1 per cent TDS under the Goods and Services Act

Amazon takes cue from Alibaba's India playbook to beat Reliance, Flipkart

Amazon is also going to invest a large chunk of the capital to build the supply chain for its grocery and food category.

Myntra ex-boss sets sights on e-health biz; eyes 15 mn customers in 5 yrs

Ananth Narayanan wants to turn Medlife into a $2-billion player

After Flipkart exit, Sachin Bansal betting big on financial services space

Bansal says there are many reasons why he picked up financial services as his next area of focus

Mukesh Ambani set to build Alibaba-like $24-bn e-commerce giant for India

The move is the latest sign of the Reliance group's pivot towards data and digital services for future growth, as it builds an online platform to take on the likes of Amazon and Flipkart in India

E-commerce firms shouldn't offer steep discounts: CCI ahead of Bezos' visit

Shopkeepers accuse the two U.S. giants of indulging in heavy discounts and giving preferential treatment to select sellers.

Simplifying e-commerce: Issues that should be addressed first to draw users

Modern platforms will have to address the vernacular, voice and credit barriers

Internet shutdowns: Amazon, Flipkart may have lost 18-20% business

E-commerce companies like Amazon, Flipkart witness at least 20% decline in business due to internet shutdowns in India, say sources

Low e-com penetration in South Asia holds back growth, says World Bank

Restrictions on trade responsible for firms not opting for e-commerce, says report

Amazon, Flipkart planning to help SMEs go digital and grow their businesses

E-commerce giants adopt similar strategy to helps SMEs

Govt refuses to budge on FDI compliance by e-commerce companies

According to the notification by the finance ministry, e-commerce companies have to obtain statutory auditor report by September-end for the preceding financial year

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

According to industry experts, the Bill creates a need for the data fiduciary to repeatedly obtain consent from the data principal for every step of the processing activity

E-commerce FMCG sales to touch 5% by 2022, says Nielsen's Prasun Basu

At 2%, he said, India is already equal to markets such as Canada, Germany, Spain, and Italy in terms of e-commerce penetration for FMCG products

Google to launch checking accounts next year in a tie-up with Citigroup

The move would come as internet titans become increasingly involved in online financial transactions and e-commerce

With discounts galore and Taylor Swift, Alibaba eyes record Singles' Day

India will celebrate 11.11 with the UC Shopping Festival in association with Paytm, VMate and 9Apps.

Hail to the chief of staff

Enter the chief of staff The title is suddenly everywhere. It can mean almost anything, says Jonah Engel Bromwich

Best of BS Opinion: Staring at tax shortfall, India's options are tough

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day