Good News! Now Flipkart engineers to rectify technical issues of your smartphone
In case, you are facing any technical glitches with the phone, Flipkart engineer will make a visit to your house and sort out the problem.
Jul 09, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Invoking Uber, Flipkart's Sachin Bansal says markdowns don't matter
Battling successive markdowns in valuation by investors and third-parties, Flipkart's Chairman Sachin Bansal has said such cuts are their "opinions" and cited the case of Uber to illustrate that it will not impact fundraising plans of the e-commerce major.
Jul 03, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Amazon takes on Flipkart by slashing sellers' commissions
In a bid to take on local e-commerce player Flipkart, American market leader in the same sector Amazon has slashed its seller fees on smartphones and software.
Jun 17, 2016, 17:44 PM IST
Fake goods often better than originals: Alibaba's Jack Ma
China`s unbranded goods are often better than the branded originals they imitate, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba Jack Ma has said, posing an additional challenge to the battle against sales of counterfeits.
Jun 15, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
Insurance e-commerce draft policy lauded by insurance companies
Insurance companies are enthusiastic about the proposed guidelines on selling and servicing of policies through e-commerce platform that aims to do away completely with any kind of physical intervention.
Jun 11, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
Online hiring activity falls for 2nd consecutive month in May
New Delhi: Online hiring declined for the second consecutive month in May, but sectors like e-commerce, manufacturing and automotive registered a significant growth in their recruitment activity.
Jun 06, 2016, 13:11 PM IST
India Post issues first My Stamp on ecommerce; features Amazon
India Post released the first 'My Stamp' on e-commerce featuring Amazon on June 3 to commemorate three years of its partnership with the e-tailer. "This is the first time that the Department of Post has released 'My Stamp' to commemorate a milestone with an ecommerce marketplace. The launch reinforces the Amazon and India Post relationship," Karnataka Circle Chief Chief Post Master General Usha Chandrashekar said in a statement.
Jun 04, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
Man arrested for trying to sell stolen car on e-commerce site
A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to sell a stolen car on a popular e-commerce website, police said on Sunday.
May 30, 2016, 05:42 AM IST
Good News: IRCTC to give 50% cash back on pre-paid orders of more than Rs 300
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC) has launched a new scheme that provides 50 percent cash back offer on pre-paid orders having a minimum value of Rs 300, a move set to further boost its e-catering facility.
May 15, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
IRCTC denies reports of being hacked; says cyber cell to conduct enquiry
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday denied reports that its website had been hacked.
China's Tencent seeks additional loan worth $2 billion
China`s Tencent Holdings Ltd is seeking a loan of up to $2 billion, part of a flurry of fund-raising by the country`s Internet giants, two people involved in the financing told Thomson Reuters LPC, a loan-focused news service.
Apr 15, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
Nasscom opposes states' entry tax on e-commerce sales
IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday came out against a Bill introduced by the Gujarat government to levy entry tax on consumers for inter-state e-commerce and similar practices of some other states, saying it poses a significant challenge.
Apr 14, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
E-commerce policy may not stop discounting by e-tailers: Ind-Ra
The recently introduced e-commerce policy is unlikely to change the discounting model of online retailers in the near-term, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
Apr 07, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
E-commerce norms to provide level playing field, clarity: Nirmala
Government today said e-commerce guidelines have brought in "greater clarity" about the sector and they will provide a level playing field to both online and offline stores.
Apr 04, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
E-comm portal soon for speedier govt procurement of goods
With e-commerce industry growing fast in the country, government is developing a portal to streamline procurement of goods and services which will enable ministries to order their requirements online.
Apr 03, 2016, 13:36 PM IST
Mktplace e-com:25% cap on sales to end monopoly of few vendors
The 25 percent limit on single-vendor sales on e-commerce marketplaces having foreign investment is aimed at ending the monopoly of a few big sellers and encouraging more small and medium players to sell their goods online, a senior official said.
Apr 03, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Infibeam to list shares tomorrow
Infibeam Incorporation, which has raised Rs 450 crore through its initial public offer (IPO), will make its stock market debut tomorrow, becoming the first e-commerce player in the country to get listed.
Apr 03, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
Infibeam to make stock market debut on Monday
E-commerce firm Infibeam Incorporation, which has raised Rs 450 crore through initial public offer (IPO), will list its shares on stock exchanges - BSE and NSE - on Monday.
Apr 01, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
100% FDI in e-commerce gives short shrift to consumers
Days of huge online discounts may soon end
Mar 30, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Boost for e-commerce: 100% FDI permitted in marketplace e-retailing with riders
The government on Tuesday allowed 100 percent FDI through automatic route in the marketplace format of e-commerce retailing, a development that will give a boost to foreign firms like Amazon and Ebay as well as domestic players such as Flipkart and Snapdeal.
Mar 29, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
