Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, demand for Chinese 'Rakhi' falls as CAIT introduces 'Modi Rakhi'
Ahead of this year’s Raksha Bandhan festival, the demand for Chinese Rakhis have taken a hit as people are refusing to buy China-made rakhis due to the ongoing tensions between India and China.
Jul 24, 2020, 17:34 PM IST
CAIT says No to Chinese goods for this year’s Diwali celebrations
The announcement comes in the wake of the recent attack on Indian troops by the Chinese military.
Jun 26, 2020, 11:08 AM IST
No accommodation to Chinese nationals, says hotel and guest house association of Delhi
The association has decided to boycott Chinese Goods which are being used in hotels and restaurants.
Jun 25, 2020, 15:30 PM IST
Delhi markets to remain open as Centre announces steps to tackle coronavirus
The markets in Delhi will remain open for the time being announces CAIT on Sunday (June 14, 2020) after a meeting of around 275 local business leaders from Delhi via video conferencing.
Jun 14, 2020, 17:06 PM IST
Over 88% traders in Delhi want markets shut to contain coronavirus: CAIT survey
The CAIT sought opinion from 2800 trade associations anbd prominent trade leaders of Delhi out of which 2610 responses were received.
Jun 13, 2020, 13:55 PM IST
CAIT releases face masks, tea glasses for trains; launches national campaign to boycott Chinese goods
The campaign titled "Indian Goods- Our Pride" aims to achieve reduction in imports of Chinese manufactured goods by 1 lakh crore (USD 13bn) by December 2021, CAIT said.
Jun 10, 2020, 13:49 PM IST
CAIT to launch campaign to boycott Chinese goods
The campaign call by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), which claims to represent 7 crore traders and 40,000 trade associations, comes amid border tensions between India and China.
Jun 07, 2020, 20:13 PM IST
Retail businesses await government’s announcement of fiscal stimulus for the sector
Almost 20% small retail businesses are eagerly waiting for some kind of a fiscal relief package for the sector so that they can face the impact on their business after the COVID-19 pandemic
May 14, 2020, 15:09 PM IST
Despite losses, traders’ body CAIT urges Centre to extend COVID-19 lockdown
The CAIT said that on the basis of a survey conducted with senior trade leaders of all states, it has decided to urge the government to extend the lockdown period beyond April 14.
Apr 08, 2020, 14:01 PM IST
Indian traders’ body CAIT extends support to PM Narendra Modi's Janata Curfew call
The traders’ body has also urged the citizens to stay indoors to prevent spread of novel coronavirus.
Mar 20, 2020, 10:25 AM IST
Thousands of traders to protest during Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' India visit on January 15
CAIT has issued a statement saying, ''The Amazon CEO visit will see huge protests from traders across the country.''
Jan 12, 2020, 19:19 PM IST
Traders' body demands ban on 'Bigg Boss'
In 2017, the Tamil Nadu-based Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) party demanded a ban on "Bigg Boss Tamil" for tarnishing Tamil culture.
Oct 07, 2019, 18:21 PM IST
CAIT writes to Piyush Goyal, says online festival sales violation of FDI policy
CAIT in its letter said that these online portals are indulging into predatory pricing and deep discounting and are openly flouting FDI norms.
Sep 13, 2019, 17:21 PM IST
Traders raise objections against festive e-commerce discounts, urge government to step in
The CAIT representatives said that as per 2016 FDI policy, e-commerce portals cannot influence sale or prices but they are blatantly violating the FDI policy by putting up these sales on their portals.
Sep 08, 2019, 17:19 PM IST
Draft national retail policy likely in 10 days: CAIT
In a statement, CAIT said the secretary told it that the government has tried its best to understand the ground realities of retail trade and accordingly, a policy is being designed to relieve traders from hardships and engage them in a better way to grow their respective business in a structured manner.
Jun 26, 2019, 10:45 AM IST
CAIT flags high airfares post Jet shutdown, seeks price control
Running into a debt of more than Rs 8,500 crore, Jet Airways has shut down operations temporarily after lenders decided against extending emergency funds for its survival.
May 10, 2019, 12:28 PM IST
Traders call for Bharat bandh against Pulwama attack, plan to offer financial help to martyrs' families
In view of the bandh call, commercial markets will remain closed and there will be no business activity.
Feb 17, 2019, 14:34 PM IST
Govt toughens norms for e-commerce firms, bars exclusive deals
The revised 'policy on foreign direct investment in online retail' would be effective from February 2019.
Dec 26, 2018, 22:34 PM IST
Walmart-Flipkart deal: NCLAT adjourns hearing over CCI's approval for December 14
Earlier on October 5 also, the matter was adjourned for November 12 for next hearing by the appellate tribunal.
Nov 12, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
Bharat Bandh on September 28 against Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart, FDI in retail, Delhi sealing drive
CAIT has alleged that multinational companies are being given a passage to enter the retail trade of the country.
Sep 27, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
