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Future Group starts listing brands, products on Amazon; US e-commerce major may buy stake in Future Coupons
Fp Staff • 6 years agoFuture Group’s Big Bazaar will be one of the preferred sellers on Amazon Now. Amazon is also in talks to buy a stake in Future Coupons, a firm owned by Biyani
E-commerce policy shouldn’t blow hot and cold about exclusive deals; online marketplace can't be blamed for sellers' misdeeds
Smurlidharan • 6 years agoOne of the clarifications was that marketplace model of e-commerce and exclusive dealings were contradiction in terms.
Economic liberalisation worked well for e-commerce sector; now govt has taken a step back with new guidelines
L Badri Narayanan • 6 years agoIn the wake of the current regime of liberalisation in e-commerce trade adopted by the government for more than a decade now, such a step by DIPP is restrictive.
Foreign direct investments during Apr-Sep 2018 fell 11% to $22.66 bn: Commerce ministry data
• 6 years agoA decline in foreign inflows could put pressure on the country's balance of payments and may also impact the value of the rupee
E-commerce FDI rules: Flipkart says disappointed with govt decision to implement changes in haste
• 6 years agoUS retail giant Walmart-backed Flipkart on Friday said it is disappointed with the Indian government's decision to implement the changes in rules for e-commerce companies with foreign investment in "haste"
New FDI norms for e-commerce: Comprehensive policy applicable to foreign, domestic players need of the hour
Anshuman Magazine • 6 years agoIt could be difficult for the e-commerce players to rely on small/medium scale individual players for large scale deliveries.
Restaurants in dilemma after govt makes changes in FDI norms for e-commerce firms, seek clarification
Fp Staff • 6 years agoNRAI had approached the DIPP early this month seeking clarity if online food companies should comply with the FDI guidelines.
E-commerce rules: Flipkart, Amazon make last-ditch efforts for extension of 1 February deadline
• 6 years agoChange in e-commerce rules are expected to hit Amazon and Flipkart the hardest
A Twist in the e-Tail
Gaurav Choudhury • 6 years agoFlipkart and Amazon are now lobbying to get the deadline for the new rules extended beyond February 1 giving them enough time to refit the operational contours.
Angel tax exemption for startups: DIPP invites views from stakeholders for better implementation of procedure
• 6 years agoOn 16 January, the government eased the procedure for seeking income tax exemption by startups on investments from angel funds and prescribed a 45-day deadline for a decision on such applications.