Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony Gives Big Boost To Businesses; CAIT Claims Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore Revenue Generated Around Event
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony for Lord Ram in Ayodhya was held on January 22, that gave a major boost to small businesses.
Jan 24, 2024, 10:09 AM IST
Amazon Withdraws 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad' Sweets Following CCPA Investigation
After receiving a notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority(CCPA) sweets marketed as 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad' has been removed from Amazon.
Jan 22, 2024, 13:25 PM IST
CAIT Files Complaint Against Flipkart, Amitabh Bachchan For 'Misleading' Ad
Last week, CAIT called out the advertisement with Bachchan promoting Flipkart's upcoming Big Billion Day sale and telling consumers that deals on mobiles won't be available offline at retail stores. The Big Billion Days sale is slated to take place from October 8-15.
Oct 04, 2023, 15:12 PM IST
PM Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign generates business of Rs 500 crore, more than 30 crore national flag sold this year
The trade leaders added that the Har Ghar Tiranga movement has demonstrated the capacity and capabilities of Indian businesspeople, who produced more than 30 crore tricolors in a record 20 days in order to meet the astronomical demand of the people. Large-scale Tiranga activities, including rallies, marches, torchlight processions, the Tiranga Gaurav Yatra, as well as open meetings and conferences, are held throughout the States at the behest of the trade associations.
Aug 16, 2022, 11:01 AM IST
CAIT moves to CCI against 'Chinese' firm Shopee for hurting Indian SMEs
CAIT has moved to the Competition Commission of India against Shopee, claiming that the firm allegedly indulged in predatory pricing and deep discounting tactics.
Jan 28, 2022, 19:24 PM IST
Defer GST rate hike on textiles, footwear: CAIT to FM
The proposal is to increase the rate of tax from 5 per cent to 12 per cent on textiles and footwear.
Amazon investigates use of platform for sourcing marijuana
The accused were operating the racket through a leading e-commerce firm, which received two-thirds of the profits generated, as per the official.
Nov 15, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
CAIT urges IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to ban Battlegrounds Mobile India, citing data security reasons
Battlegrounds Mobile India, which is almost a repackaged version of PUBG Mobile comes with several features that are quite similar to the banned game in India. The trader body further claimed that the game would endanger India’s national security and, with it, the data and privacy of millions of India’s citizens.
Jun 20, 2021, 20:37 PM IST
Delhi Unlock: Traders’ body writes to Delhi government, says ‘odd-even formula never suits business’
The domestic traders body CAIT in its letter welcomed the Delhi government’s decision to unlock the city but opposed the idea of odd-even formula, stating that it has never suited for the business character of Delhi.
Jun 06, 2021, 07:38 AM IST
Gold, jewellery trade suffers Rs 10,000 crore loss on Akshay Tritiya, claims CAIT
Akshaya Tritiya, a Hindu festival that is said to be auspicious for buying gold, has turned into nothing but despair for lakhs of jewellers across India. The occasion, which usually falls in the Summer season, has forced jewellers into losses due to lockdowns across many states for two consecutive years.
May 14, 2021, 17:22 PM IST
Delhi lockdown to be extended? CM Arvind Kejriwal likely to take decision today
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to take a final decision on the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown in the national capital on Sunday (May 9, 2021).
May 09, 2021, 09:56 AM IST
Impose 10-day complete lockdown in Delhi: Traders' Body urges CM Arvind Kejriwal amid COVID surge
A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a weekend curfew in the city, with the aim to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, Confederation Of All India Traders (CAIT) urged the AAP-led government to impose complete lockdown in the national capital for the upcoming 10 days.
Apr 16, 2021, 11:42 AM IST
CAIT urges PM Modi to not impose lockdowns, night curfews, offers alternate solution
It suggested that working hours of different verticals of trade and commerce should be revised.
Apr 11, 2021, 20:23 PM IST
Bharat Bandh today: All commercial establishments to remain closed, over 8 crore traders to protest against GST, fuel price hike
Nearly 40, 000 trade associations, which represent eight crore traders of the country, have extended support to the Bharat Bandh call given by the CAIT. The CAIT said in a release that the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation on February 26, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.
Feb 26, 2021, 07:16 AM IST
Bharat Bandh Tomorrow 26 February: All commercial markets to remain closed, over 8 crore traders to protest against GST, fuel price hike
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a Bharat Bandh tomorrow on 26 February during which the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.
Feb 25, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Traders' body CAIT threatens 'Chakka Jam' on February 26, seeks review of GST system
Bharat Bandh: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.
Feb 19, 2021, 14:24 PM IST
CAIT: Markets in India to remain open tomorrow
CAIT announced that Markets in India to remain open tomorrow. Watch this video to know more.
Dec 07, 2020, 12:36 PM IST
Amid boycott of Chinese products, traders did record business on Diwali; these products were most purchased
As per CAIT, the robust sales that happened in commercial markets during Diwali festive season indicate 'good business prospects in the future'.
Nov 15, 2020, 22:58 PM IST
Traders record Rs 72,000 crore sales on Diwali amid boycott of Chinese products: CAIT
According to CAIT, the business was carried on during this year's Diwali with no Chinese goods on sale amid CAIT's call to boycott Chinese goods.
Nov 15, 2020, 13:19 PM IST
India-made Rakhis this year cause China losses worth Rs 4,000 crore
On the festival of Rakhi 2020, India has given a huge blow to China-made rakhis causing a massive loss to the tune of Rs 4,000 crores. With this India has broken the myth that it cannot successfully boycott Chinese goods.
Aug 02, 2020, 16:56 PM IST
