Cabinet Approves MSP Funding Of Rs 1,718.56 Cr To Cotton Corporation
Centre fixes the MSP for seed cotton based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
Government
Consumer
Government
Tomato, Onion, Potato Prices Fuel CPI Volatility: RBI
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 23, 2026
A study in the RBI Bulletin says volatility in tomato, onion and potato prices is the main driver of swings in India’s retail inflation, with vegetables accounting for a major share of CPI fluctuations.
Consumer
Government
Quality Standards Are Market Enablers, Not Compliance Burden, Says Consumer Affairs Addl Secy
- by Priyanshu Priya
- January 21, 2026
Indian government officials said quality standards should be seen as market enablers rather than compliance costs, urging industry ownership of standard-setting while highlighting MSME fee relief, testing infrastructure gaps and phased implementation of quality control orders.
FMCG
Government
Retailers Call For Rethink After Steep Tobacco Tax Hike
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 9, 2026
Indian retailers have asked the government to reconsider a sharp hike in excise duty on tobacco products, warning it could hurt small businesses and boost illicit trade, according to FRAI.
Government
Bajaj Electricals Faces Rs 61.18 Lakh GST Demand After Appeal Rejected
- by Priyanshu Priya
- December 31, 2025
Bajaj Electricals said a GST appellate authority in Jaipur has upheld a Rs 61.18 lakh tax demand, including penalties, rejecting the company’s appeal against an earlier assessment order.
Government
Delhi HC Seeks GST Cut On Air Purifiers
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 26, 2025
The Delhi High Court has criticised the Centre’s handling of worsening air pollution and suggested a temporary GST reduction on air purifiers, while hearing a plea seeking medical-device status and lower tax rates for the equipment.
Government
Retail
Rai Calls For Priority Status For F&B Retail, Faster National Retail Policy Rollout
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 19, 2025
The recommendations include recognising food and beverage (F&B) retail as a priority and essential service, expediting formulation and implementation of the National Retail Policy
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Government
Amazon India Partners With Govt Departments To Support Artisans, Logistics Sector
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 12, 2025
The company says that these partnerships aim to expand market access, build capability and contribute meaningfully to India’s economic priorities
Companies
Consumer
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Government
Retail
Proposed National Ecommerce & Retail Trade Policies In The Works: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 11, 2025
The report states that suggestions have been sought from the National Traders’ Welfare Board on the national retail trade policy aspect
Consumer
Economy
Government
Centre Frames Draft Rules For Gas Meters To Ensure Accuracy, Reliability
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 14, 2025
The re-verification of these gas meters is also prescribed under the rules to ensure their correctness when they are in use