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Mumbai, October 4, 2024 - After a turbulent start to the week, the Nifty index is showing resilience, trading flat at 24,840 on Friday. Market participants are cautiously optimistic, fueled by technical indicators and recent government initiatives. Seasoned market analyst CA Rudramurthy BV points to a significant shift in market patterns. "Last week, we saw a pattern of continuously falling tops and bottoms. Though,on October 1st,we witnessed a clear reversal," Rudramurthy explains. "Nifty ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 1: Amazon introduced its next-gen AI-powered Echo devices built for Alexa+, Kindle Scribe, and more. The e-commerce giant unveiled the Echo devices for various segments, including smart home, entertainment, and productivity. The company has introduced the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and upgraded Alexa+ powered devices to boost the user experience in reading and to provide smart assistance with color and AI-powered features. Amazon announced a new Fire TV range with Alexa+, new Kindl ...Read More >
New Delhi: After several complaints were received from the public about a price hike for certain items, the Union government has sent out queries to a few e-commerce platforms asking about the reasoning behind the price hike. The Union government is keeping a close watch on the price changes for common-use items on e-commerce platforms, the officials said, adding that they are monitoring whether prices of items have been reduced pre- and post-September 22. E-commerce platform operators are und ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has issued strict guidelines for sale and use of firecrackers during upcoming festivals, including Dussehra, Diwali, and Gurpurb. In an official order released by deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, only green crackers certified by CSIR-NEERI will be permitted, in accordance with directives of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT).The use of firecrackers on Dussehra will be allowed only during effigy burning. For Diwali, firecrackers c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is keeping a close watch on e-commerce platforms and has pulled up some firms for raising prices of some packaged items after the rollout of the two-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, an official said Monday. "There were complaints about some ecommerce platforms not passing on the GST cuts, "the official said, adding that authorities are keeping a close tab on whether companies had passed on tax cut benefits to consumers or not and were informally taking it u ...Read More >
Amazon India has expanded its Amazon Fresh grocery service to more than 270 cities across the country during the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025. The service, which includes delivery of fresh produce, groceries and household items, has been extended to smaller cities such as Gorakhpur, Dehradun, Jalandhar and Coimbatore. The Amazon Fresh platform connects 13,000 registered farmers directly with consumers through a farm-to-home delivery system. Products undergo a four-step quality assurance ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Most Preferred Workplaces for Women 2025-26 by Marksmen Daily at the 2nd Edition of the Most Preferred Workplaces in IT, ITES & Women Awards 2025-26. The award ceremony was held on September 26, 2025, at Novotel Mumbai. Also Read | Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire MLS 2025 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has asked some major e-commerce companies to explain why prices of certain products were raised even after the recent cuts in the goods and services tax (GST). The new GST regime, which came into effect on September 22, simplified the previous multi-tier structure into two main slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent. The overhaul aims to reduce the tax burden and bring down prices for consumers. According to reports, one e-commerce platform had a ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], September 30: Delhi sparkled brighter than ever as Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand. Marking a landmark brand debut, Forevermark has chosen India as its lead market with the opening of its flagship store in New Delhi. The opening of the flagship New Delhi store marks a significant milestone in Forevermark's journey of bringing its global heritage, modern design sensibili ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In a bid to ensure the benefits of GST 2.0 reach every household, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign titled 'Super GST - Super Savings'. The initiative aims to educate citizens about the benefits of GST reforms through a series of awareness programmes across the State. During a video conference at his camp office on Monday, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the GST 2.0 campaign's progress with the Cabinet Sub-Committee, direct ...Read More >
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the many items on sale during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, which has been getting on since September 23. It used to price Rs 1,29,999, but today it prices less than Rs 1,00,000. At it started on September 23, Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 has offered steep savings in a variety of categories. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the company's high-end flagship, has received a significant price reducti ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Wagh Bakri Tea Group, one of India's most trusted tea brands, unveiled Wagh Bakri Royale, its finest tea yet, at World Food India (WFI) 2025, the flagship global food and beverage event organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Shri C. Murugan, (IAS), Deputy Chairperson of the Tea Board of India, unveiled Wagh Bakri Royale in the presence of a host of dignitaries. "Wagh Bakri Royale is also a tribute to the plantations and every individual shoulder to the wheel th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's navratri economy is gaining momentum with strong festive tailwinds as e-commerce sales are projected at Rs 1.2 lakh crore -- with UPI volumes crossing 20 billion transactions in August, and MSME festive credit demand is set to rise 35-40 per cent to Rs 3.45 lakh crore, a report said on Monday. According to Smallcase's report, nine sectors, including auto components, FMCG, defence, clean energy and others, are set to benefit from a combination of festiv ...Read More >
The banking regulator, through its internal investigation, found Simpl to be in violation of the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007." The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked Bengaluru-based fintech startup Simpl to halt all payment operations. In a letter dated September 25, a copy of which was reviewed by ET, the central bank stated: "The entity is directed to immediately stop the business of payment systems carried out by involving functions of payment, clearing, and settlement." Si ...Read More >
A sweeping premiumisation trend this festive season is benefiting manufacturers of products such as smartphones, refrigerators, laptops, washing machines, and electric vehicles (EVs) despite their goods and services (GST) tax rates staying unchanged. Companies are attributing this to an improvement in overall consumer sentiments due to income tax slab revisions announced in this year's budget and the positive effects of GST rate cuts on several other consumer goods such as petrol and diesel car ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 27 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms that have lowered the slab to five per cent on several goods. "The effect of GST 2.0, the next-gen GST reforms, can be seen in the markets. The customers are curious and asking questions while the shopkeepers are explaining it (GST rates) to them. This has become a reality, and we ...Read More >
Amaravati, Sep 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Friday directed district collectors to launch a month-long awareness campaign on the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. Addressing a video conference with district collectors at the state secretariat, Vijayanand discussed GST reforms awareness, seasonal conditions, renewable energy projects, and land-related issues. "District collectors should organise a month-long awareness campaign to create widespread understanding among the p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's government has drafted a proposal to ease foreign investment rules to allow e-commerce companies such as Amazon to buy products directly from Indian sellers and then sell them to overseas customers, a document showed. India prohibits foreign e-commerce companies from selling goods directly to consumers at home or abroad, allowing them only to operate a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers for a fee. The policy has been a matter of dispute between New Delhi and Washingto ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre is closely monitoring whether companies are passing on the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts to consumers, and enforcement measures will only be decided after field reports are analysed by the end of September. "We are awaiting inputs from field formations by the end of this month. We cannot have knee-jerk reactions to fresh reforms; they need time to settle," a government source said. Over 50 products from various categories are being examined ...Read More >
India is emerging as the most-preferred market for expansion by third-party logistics (3PL) players in the Asia-Pacific region, with nearly 70% of occupiers planning to expand their footprint in the country over the next two years, mentioned CBRE report. 3PL players handle the complete supply chain and logistics operations of their clients, allowing them to focus on their core business. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, India's rapid econom ...Read More >
With seasonal hiring at its peak amid the festivities, two in three gig workers see these temporary roles not just as a source of extra income but a chance at full-time jobs, a report by Indeed has revealed. The survey, conducted between April and September 2025, reveals that two in three job seekers are actively pursuing full-time roles, viewing festive jobs as potential gateways to sustainable careers rather than sources of quick income. However, a marked disconnect persists, as more than ha ...Read More >
The Centre is closely monitoring e-commerce platforms to ensure that the recent GST rate cuts on FMCG items are being passed on to consumers. Field formations are tracking price changes, with a first report due by September 30. The government is closely monitoring whether the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reduction on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is being reflected in lower prices on e-commerce platforms, sources told PTI on Tuesday. This comes after reports emerged that some online ...Read More >
Rocket.new, an Indian startup building an AI-powered app development platform, has raised $15 million in a seed round led by Salesforce Ventures to take on viral vibe-coding rivals like Lovable, Cursor, and Bolt by letting users build full, production-ready apps from natural-language prompts rather than just quick prototypes. Accel and Together Fund joined Salesforce Ventures in the all-equity seed round, which comes only three months after Rocket.new launched its platform in beta in June. Sin ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], September 16: Online furniture start-up Furnisquare has taken a customer-first leap by announcing free shipping across India, making premium and stylish furniture more accessible to households nationwide. This initiative marks a significant shift in the online furniture space, where logistics costs have often been a deterrent for customers. The Indian online furniture market has been growing at double-digit rates in recent years, fuelled by rising internet penetration, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: UPACK, one of India's largest and most trusted online packaging material stores for over the past 10 years, has officially launched new, Fully Customizable, Eco-Friendly Mailer Boxes available pan-India, designed to improve any e-commerce sellers' brand identity and visibility. Also Read | UCL 2025-26: Mikel Arteta Urges Arsenal To Rewrite UEFA Champions League History Ahead of Athletic Club Clash. Now Available Nationwide: Strong, Affordable, Sustai ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: UPACK, one of India's largest and most trusted online packaging material stores for over the past 10 years, has officially launched new, Fully Customizable, Eco-Friendly Mailer Boxes available pan-India, designed to improve any e-commerce sellers' brand identity and visibility. Now Available Nationwide: Strong, Affordable, Sustainable, and Fully Customizable Eco-Friendly Mailer Boxes. Perfect Packaging Solutions for E-Commerce Busi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: UPACK, one of India largest and most trusted online packaging material stores for over the past 10 years, has officially launched new, Fully Customizable, Eco-Friendly Mailer Boxes available pan-India, designed to improve any e-commerce sellers brand identity and visibility. Now Available Nationwide: Strong, Affordable, Sustainable, and Fully Customizable Eco-Friendly Mailer Boxes. Perfect Packaging Solutions for E-Commerce Businesses. India Widest R ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15: Flipkart, India homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially announced the dates for its blockbuster annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting 23rd September, with 24 hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on 22nd September. With Early Bird Deals, customers can shop for their favorite products at The Big Billion Days Sale prices before it officially begins and can access deals across mobiles, ele ...Read More >
NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15: Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially announced the dates for its blockbuster annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting 23rd September, with 24 hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on 22nd September. With 'Early Bird Deals', customers can shop for their favorite products at The Big Billion Days Sale prices before it officially begins and can access deals acros ...Read More >
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