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    Local Businesses Face Competition from Online and New Retailers

    Srinagar, March 17 With just three days left for Eid-ul-Fitr, markets in Srinagar and other towns in the Valley are bustling with activity, as people flock to shopping districts to buy new clothes and other festive items.Readymade garment shops, bakeries, fruit stalls, and vendors selling meat...
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    Flipkart Sells Milk for Re 1: Farmer Leader Slams E-Commerce Giant

    Bangalore, March 14 Bangalore Milk Union Ltd president D K Suresh on Saturday claimed that e-commerce giant Flipkart is selling milk for Re 1 through "investor-funded discount campaigns," accusing it of undermining the dignity of farmers and the cooperative movement built over decades.He has...
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    New Online Platform Simplifies Garden Entry

    Srinagar, March 14 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched an online ticketing solution on Saturday for entry to gardens across the Union territory.An official spokesman said this marks a significant step towards promoting digital governance and enhancing visitor convenience...
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    Digital Ticketing Improves Garden Access in J&K

    In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched an online ticketing solution for garden entry across all gardens in Jammu and Kashmir today. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that this move represents a significant step towards promoting digital governance and enhancing visitor...
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    Civil Aviation Minister Highlights Amazon Air Expansion

    March 13, New Delhi – E-commerce giant Amazon has expanded its dedicated air cargo service, Amazon Air, to Northeast India.The inaugural flight to Guwahati was launched from Indira Gandhi International Airport by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.The Civil Aviation Minister...
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    Faster Deliveries in Northeast India Through Amazon Air Expansion

    New Delhi, March 13 In a move to strengthen its services in the Northeast, Amazon India has added a new route connecting Guwahati and Kolkata to its dedicated air cargo service, Amazon Air.Launched in 2023, the freighter service initially served Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.The...
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    Amazon India Boosts Northeast Delivery with New Air Service

    New Delhi, March 13 To enhance its services in the Northeast, Amazon India has added a new route connecting Guwahati and Kolkata to its dedicated air cargo fleet, Amazon Air.Launched in 2023, the freighter service initially served Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.The expansion...
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    Kerala Gains Industrial Infrastructure with NDR Investment

    Mumbai, March 11 NDR Warehousing, a provider of industrial spaces and logistics infrastructure, announced on Wednesday that it has committed approximately ₹250 crore to develop its warehousing and industrial park facility in Aluva, Kerala.The company also announced the opening of the facility...
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    E-Commerce Giant’s Redomiciliation Signals IPO Readiness

    New Delhi, March 9 Flipkart, which is set to go public, has shifted its domicile to India, having secured government approval for an internal restructuring that now makes Flipkart Internet the holding entity of the Group.The e-commerce giant, backed by Walmart, said it looks forward to the...
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    Project Ganga: Broadband Expansion and Job Creation in Uttar Pradesh

    Lucknow, March 9 The Uttar Pradesh government signed an initial agreement with a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, on Monday to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across the state under 'Project Ganga'.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the...
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    Meesho Receives Tax Notice, Company Plans to Contest

    New Delhi, March 9 E-commerce firm Meesho has received a tax demand notice of approximately Rs 1,500 crore, including interest, which the company plans to challenge, according to a recent company filing.Meesho received the notice on March 6 for the assessment year 2023-24."The Assessment...
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    Supporting E-Commerce Exports with Government Credit Scheme

    New Delhi, March 6 MSMEs with a proven track record of at least six months of exports through postal or courier channels and having inventory in overseas warehouses for e-commerce fulfillment will be eligible for credit assistance under the Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission, the DGFT said...
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    Rural Growth Drives FMCG Recovery, E-Commerce Gains Traction

    New Delhi, March 6 The FMCG industry's sales growth has moderated to 7.8 per cent in the December quarter of 2025, amid GST rationalization and a high base due to increased sales during the festive season, according to a report from data analytics firm NielsenIQ.Volume growth has also dipped...
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    Nepal Candidate Uses Social Media Strategy to Challenge Campaign Costs

    Kathmandu, March 5 – As Nepal voted to determine its people's representatives in a high-stakes election held on Thursday, an entrepreneur and social media enthusiast pursued a unique approach to demonstrate that election campaigns need not be expensive to win a favorable mandate."Election...
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    Kolkata Warehousing Leasing Declines, Driven by Supply and Location

    Kolkata, March 5 Warehousing leasing in Kolkata declined by 30 per cent year-on-year to 4.6 million square feet in 2025 from 6.5 million square feet in 2024, mainly due to high land prices and limited availability of Grade A facilities, according to a report by Knight Frank India.Despite the...
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    Digitalisation of Kirana Stores: Jumbotail and NEC Collaboration

    New Delhi, March 3 B2B e-commerce firm Jumbotail Technologies and Japan-based NEC Corporation have partnered to provide enterprise-grade digitalization tools to kirana stores in India, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.As part of this partnership, NEC will make an undisclosed...
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    Rising Terrorism Fears After Iran Strikes Lead to US Shooting

    New York, March 3 – The repercussions of the distant Iran war have claimed the life of a student of Indian descent in Texas, who was killed along with another student by a man wearing a symbol of Iran outside a popular venue.Officials identified Savitha Shan on Monday as one of the two dead in...
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    Flipkart Adds Somnath Das as VP of Supply Chain, Digbijay Mishra for Communications

    New Delhi, March 2 Continuing its trend of appointing senior leaders ahead of its IPO, e-commerce major Flipkart announced on Monday the appointment of Somnath Das as Vice President, Supply Chain, and Digbijay Mishra as Vice President, Corporate Communications, effective immediately.Das, with...
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    Delhi Launches Women-Centric Schemes, Beneficiaries Express Gratitude

    New Delhi, March 2 – Women beneficiaries in Delhi praised the state government on Monday following the launch of several women-centric schemes, including the revamped Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, the Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar scheme, and the Saheli Pink Smart Card.A beneficiary of the Lakhpati...
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    Amazon Expands Zero Referral Fees to Millions of Products

    New Delhi, March 2 Amazon India announced 'Zero Referral Fee' on over 12.5 crore products on Monday, a move the e-commerce giant said aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country.Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fee coverage from...
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