Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has given the green light for an additional 83 shops and commercial establishments in the city to operate around the clock. Upon receiving approval from the lieutenant governor, these establishments will join the existing 635 in being permitted to run 24 hours, as stated in an official announcement. Only 269 […]
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited on Wednesday announced a partnership with network services and consumer experience pioneer Plume to provide market-leading smart home and small business services to its subscribers across India. Reliance Jio said that this partnership will deliver state-of-the-art services, through Plume’s highly scalable cloud platform, to about 200 million premises in India. “As […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council last week said that it has decided not to impose a tax on Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) at the national level, however, it’s now up to the states whether to tax ENA or not. ENA is an important ingredient used in making alcoholic drinks for human consumption. The […]
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday has said that the current festival season in India is expected to generate Rs 3 lakh crore business. Last year, the sale of festive shopping was about Rs 2.50 lakh crore. BC Bhartia, National President and Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General, CAIT in a joint statement said, […]
The gem and jewellery trade between India and the UAE has witnessed substantial growth, particularly after the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with approximately 30% of the total gems and jewellery imported by the emirate sourced from India, as reported by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The UAE […]
Non-metro cities’ Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are surpassing their metro counterparts in Diwali sales this year, with an estimated ecommerce opportunity of a whopping USD 13 billion for Indian MSMEs during the festive season, according to a report by tech-enabled logistics platform and unicorn, Shiprocket. The report suggests that 10-15 per cent of […]
All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex trade body that unites jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and exporters, announced the launch of Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF) in New Delhi. The launch will be held across the country in 300 cities from 15 October to 22 November. The festival will offer benefits to both […]
PVR Inox, the multiplex chain, has forged a strategic partnership with Devyani International, the franchisee of Costa Coffee, to offer premium coffee at selected upscale properties. In a regulatory filing, PVR Inox stated, “PVR INOX Ltd has entered into an arrangement with Devyani International Ltd on October 4, 2023, for introducing Costa Coffee’s handcrafted hot […]
Coca-Cola India has unveiled its Coca-Cola cola brand in rPET bottles, with sizes ranging from 250 ml to 750 ml. These bottles, produced by key bottling partners, are crafted from 100 per cent food-grade rPET, excluding caps and labels. The initiative aims to enhance consumer awareness regarding the recyclability of the packaging. Moon Beverages, Coca-Cola’s […]
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for the acquisition of a 1.74 per cent ownership stake in Lenskart Solutions by Kedaara Capital Fund III LLP. Lenskart Solutions specialises in eyewear products, while Kedaara Capital Fund is a registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) under SEBI and is part of the Kedaara Group. […]
