The upgraded offerings include an advanced Integrations API suite and the widely sought-after POD payment option, following a successful pilot earlier this year Amazon India has disclosed about the expansion of its Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) services, aimed at enhancing automation and introducing Pay-on-Delivery (POD) capabilities for sellers and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands. The upgraded offerings […]
New policy to boost employment, tourism and consumer convenience; RAI calls for 24/7 operations across the state The Retailers’ Association of India (RAI) has commended the Telangana Government’s recent decision to allow all shops and establishments in the state, excluding liquor shops, to remain open until 1 AM. This measure is seen as a significant […]
Economic survey reveals Telangana’s persistent inflation issues amidst national challenges According to the Economic Survey of India for FY 2023–2024, Telangana has one of the highest retail inflation rates in the country at 6.4 per cent, compared to the nationwide average of 5.4 per cent. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the survey to Parliament […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman targets rising retail participation in Futures and Options trading with new STT hike According to a report by PTI, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed an increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trading, aiming to discourage retail investors from participating in these high-risk instruments. In […]
Government’s Union Budget 2024 garners positive reactions for boosting consumption, supporting MSMEs and empowering workforce The recently announced Budget 2024-25 has received acclaim from leaders in the retail industry for its balanced approach, focusing on both populist measures and progressive policy initiatives. Key stakeholders have highlighted the budget’s potential to stimulate consumption growth, support MSMEs […]
During FY22 and FY23, the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions contributed to rising inflationary pressures globally The Economic Survey 2024, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Monday stated that despite the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, the Central Government’s timely policy interventions and the Reserve Bank of India’s price […]
The new rules will not be applicable to the packaged commodities meant for industrial or institutional consumers The government will make it mandatory for manufacturers of all products sold in retail to mention key details about their contents on the packaging, irrespective of how much they weigh. Currently, packaged products above 25 kg sold in […]
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said the sowing of onion crops is estimated to rise 27 per cent in the kharif (summer-sown) season The government on Friday said the availability of onion in the domestic market is comfortable and retail prices are stabilising. As reported by PTI, in a statement, the […]
900 national and international brands are anticipated to participate on 1, 2 and 3 July 2024, at Biswa Bangla (Milan Mela), Kolkata The 56th Garment Fair and B2B Expo is being held over three days on 1, 2 and 3 July 2024, at Biswa Bangla (Milan Mela), Kolkata. This event is organised by the West […]
The above-normal monsoon forecast brings hope for improved Kharif production The government has bought nearly 71,000 tonnes of onion so far this year to add to its buffer stock. It has set a target of procuring five lakh tonnes of onion for price stabilisation and expects retail prices to ease as the monsoon progresses over […]
