Retailers Call For Rethink After Steep Tobacco Tax Hike
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Amazon Expands Fulfillment Services With Automation
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 2, 2024
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 […]
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Retailers’ Association Of India Applauds Telangana’s Decision To Extend Shop Hours Till 1 AM
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- August 9, 2024
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 […]
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Telangana Faces High Retail Inflation: 6.4% Rate Surpasses National Average
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 24, 2024
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 […]