e-commerce

New Delhi, March 2 Continuing its trend of hiring senior leadership 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...

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, stated today that the government aims to reduce India's logistics costs to below 10% by 2030 to promote the country's development. Addressing the 70th foundation day of the Central Warehouse Corporation (CWC) in...

New Delhi, March 2 Quick commerce enablement platform Inamo has raised USD 8 million (approximately Rs 73 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from its existing investors Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital.The investment comprises USD 6...

Raipur, March 1: The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched by the Modi government to empower and uplift women, particularly those from rural backgrounds, is helping millions of middle-class farmers and their families realize their dreams and aspirations.In Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, the lives...

Jaipur, March 1 Lac-made 'gulal gota', once a symbol of royal Holi celebrations in the former state of Jaipur, are witnessing a surge in demand not only in India but also abroad, largely driven by the impact of reels and posts on social media.'Gulal gota' are made of lac. Each shell weighs...

Jammu, February 28 In a significant decision to make parcel services across Jammu more efficient, transparent, and customer-centric, the Railway Board has authorized trans-shipment at identified stations and designated locations for dedicated parcel trains as well as leased parcel vans, an...

Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, stated today that the government is strengthening India's customs administration to make it more technology-driven, transparent, and trade-friendly, while safeguarding national security and economic interests. Addressing a program to mark...

New Delhi, February 25 Ascendas Firstspace has acquired 9 lakh square feet of warehousing and industrial space in Bawla, Ahmedabad, from Crystal Group for approximately ₹275 crore.In a statement on Wednesday, AARE Consulting said it had facilitated the deal between Ascendas Firstspace and...

Mumbai, February 25 NDR Warehousing announced the opening of a new warehouse in Pune on Wednesday, stating that the facility has already secured clients from sectors such as e-commerce, third-party logistics, and manufacturing.The latest warehouse is NDR Warehousing's third project in Pune...

Chandigarh, February 25 Artificial intelligence (AI), short-form video, content creators, and messaging platforms are transforming India's retail landscape and accelerating omnichannel shopping, according to a report by Meta and the Retailers Association of India (RAI).The report stated that...

Ujjain, February 24 – Encouraging postal workers and their services to the people of the country, Union Minister for Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia advised them to become pioneers of change by adopting new technologies.Scindia stated that post offices are not limited to traditional...

Bhopal, February 24 – A one-day awareness program was organized in the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, under the auspices of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department, to inform PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries about its numerous benefits.During the day-long...

Bengaluru, February 23 Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil inaugurated Amazon's newly constructed, fully equipped 11 lakh sq ft corporate office near Yelahanka here on Monday.Located on a five-acre site approximately 15 kilometers from the Kempegowda International...

Bengaluru, February 23 Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil inaugurated Amazon's newly constructed, fully equipped 11 lakh sq ft corporate office near Yelahanka here on Monday.He said this is Amazon's 10th corporate office in the state. The company, which has a...

Hyderabad, February 22 – Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Sunday that public trust in India Post remains strong, with over 38 crore savings accounts currently being operated through post offices across the country.Addressing a conference of over 9,000 Gramin Dak...

New Delhi, February 19 Online platform for B2B medical supplies, Medikabazaar, is looking to raise USD 50 million (approximately Rs 456 crore) in fresh capital to fund its next phase of growth, including accelerated digital innovation, the company said in a statement on Thursday.The B2B...

New Delhi, February 18 Fast-moving consumer goods company HUL announced on Wednesday that it will invest ₹2,000 crore to enhance manufacturing capacity in fast-growing premium categories across beauty & wellbeing and home care segments.The company's board approved the proposed investment on...

New Delhi, February 17 The government stated on Tuesday that the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has facilitated refunds amounting to ₹52 crore across 31 sectors by addressing 79,521 consumer grievances until January.The refunds were secured at the pre-litigation stage, enabling consumers to...

New Delhi, February 17 – The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has facilitated refunds amounting to ₹52 crore across 31 sectors by addressing 79,521 consumer grievances related to refund claims during the last nine months (from April 2025 to January 31, 2026).The refunds were secured at the...

New Delhi, February 16 The bakery company, Britannia Industries, will invest to compete against smaller players and in e-commerce to strengthen its position in product categories like biscuits, rusk, cake, croissants, and wafers.As part of its strategy, Britannia will adopt a "startup...