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Govt puts ecommerce players under vigilance over GST pass-through

Tax officers are checking if the GST rate cuts are being passed on to customers by comparing prices before and after September 22

Ecom platforms on government radar for compliance with GST rate cuts

The government has placed e-commerce platforms under scrutiny as it monitors prices of daily use FMCG products ranging from shampoo to pulses to ensure that the benefits of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts are being appropriately passed on to consumers, a source said on Tuesday. Authorities are monitoring whether these platforms are complying with pricing norms and not withholding the intended consumer benefits from tax reductions. Amid complaints of not commensurate price reduction of daily essential items being sold on some e-commerce platforms, sources said that the government has informally ticked off certain e-commerce operators for the prices they are offering on certain items. "The government is monitoring e-commerce operators for a smooth and genuine passage of GST cuts. The revenue department is monitoring whether taxes have been cut commensurately," the source said. Sources said the e-commerce platforms cited 'technical glitches' when discrepancies in pricing pre- a

Digital lending, edtech, ecommerce among worst dark pattern users: Survey

Most online platforms in India continue to use dark patterns despite government rules, with hidden fees, forced actions and bait & switch among the most common tricks, a LocalCircles survey shows

E-com firms focus on cybersecurity ahead of high-volume festive season

As the e-commerce ecosystem gears up for robusts festival sales companies are increasingly turning up their cybersecurity measures to prevent fraud that typically spikes around this time

Myntra net profit jumps 18-fold as fashion ecommerce gains momentum

Flipkart-owned retailer posts ₹548 crore profit amid intensifying competition in India's digital fashion market

Urban households choosing ecommerce for festive buying may increase 115%

The report noted that with the government rolling out GST reforms that have lowered prices of white goods and consumer electronics

Amazon Fresh bets on regional foods, pilots faster delivery for festivals

Amazon Fresh is boosting regional foods and piloting ultra-fast deliveries with "Amazon Now" to capture festive demand, as competition with quick-commerce players intensifies

Flipkart Black rivals Amazon Prime with YouTube Premium, member-only perks

Flipkart has launched its premium membership plan, Flipkart Black, priced at ₹1,499, offering YouTube Premium, exclusive deals, travel perks, and early sale access to members

India Post temporarily suspends services to US over customs rule confusion

People can still send letters, documents, and gift items worth up to $100

Delivery drones coming to more US neighbourhoods after slow start

Delivery drones are so fast they can zip a pint of ice cream to a customer's driveway before it melts. Yet the long-promised technology has been slow to take off in the United States. More than six years after the Federal Aviation Administration approved commercial home deliveries with drones, the service mostly has been confined to a few suburbs and rural areas. That could soon change. The FAA proposed a new rule last week that would make it easier for companies to fly drones outside of an operator's line of sight and therefore over longer distances. A handful of companies do that now, but they had to obtain waivers and certification as an air carrier to deliver packages. While the rule is intended to streamline the process, authorised retailers and drone companies that have tested fulfilling orders from the sky say they plan to make drone-based deliveries available to millions more US households. Walmart's multistate expansion Walmart and Wing, a drone company owned by Google pa

Flipkart Minutes debuts 'Gourmet' category in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Flipkart Minutes launches 'Gourmet' category in select metros with 650+ products from 130+ brands, offering premium and global flavours across 12 curated sub-categories

Retail's tug of war: India needs smart policies for ecommerce, local retail

The retailer in India traditionally provides a low-margin service, frequently provides credit, and may source merchandise for specific needs

Amazon Prime Day breaks records with 18,000 orders per minute in India

Amazon Prime Day 2025 saw a record 18,000 orders per minute, with significant growth in tier-2 cities and a surge in premium consumption, as delivery infrastructure pays off

Tata Digital to get $400 million boost from Tata Sons' TCS dividend

Tata Sons will invest $400 million in Tata Digital, using dividend income from TCS. The funding aims to support the struggling digital arm, which includes BigBasket, Tata 1mg, and Tata Cliq

OpenAI plans to take a share of ChatGPT's shopping sales to boost revenue

The e-commerce push by OpenAI marks a significant shift for the loss-making startup, which has primarily made revenues from subscriptions to premium services

Labubu craze to power 350% profit surge: Chinese toymaker Pop Mart

Labubu - a plush, pointy-eared, serrated-tooth monster - is the center of a global collectibles craze, with celebrities like Rihanna and BlackPink's Lisa flaunting them

Buy-buy AI: Why India's retailers are betting big on AI-powered growth

The concluding part of the series looks at how artificial intelligence is transforming every aisle with algorithms, from product discovery to logistics and marketing

Flipkart bets on livestreaming and videos to win over online shoppers

Flipkart sees video commerce as a key strategy, with two-thirds of Gen Z using videos to shop. Usage is also surging in tier-II and III cities, where video-led formats are gaining rapid traction

After Zepto, FDA shuts Blinkit Pune store for no licence, improper storage

Earlier this month, the Maharashtra FDA suspended the food business licence of quick commerce unicorn Zepto in Dharavi, Mumbai citing non-compliance with food safety standards

Digipin: A new digital way to set accurate addresses in the country

It is a digital version of the pin code system and a more accurate address for a person or organisation. The 10-digit alphanumeric code will be useful for people on the move