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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: e-commerce

Vodafone to ONDC to BharOS, how govt is empowering small businesses and breaking duopolies

Food delivery and e-commerce are two sectors where the government has created an indirect mechanism to stop the duopoly system, without clipping the wings of the giants.

‘Could be a game changer’ — Amazon India wants trade policy tweak to ease exports via e-commerce

Bhupen Wakankar, director of global trade at Amazon India, says e-commerce export is the simplest way for any business to get access to international buyers.

Product demos & sales via live video — e-commerce firms embracing new ‘live commerce’ tool

Live commerce in India is expected to be '$4-5 billion segment by 2025'. Currently, China has largest livestream shopping industry valued at $339.3 billion in 2021.

Store to door in 8 mins, but online grocery shoppers don’t care about speed. It’s price, quality

Quick-delivery apps may need to alter business models to compete with conventional ones, it says. 61 per cent of online customers are willing to wait 3-24 hours for their groceries.

Why BIS guidelines on fake online reviews is difficult to implement

Fake reviews should be weeded out from digital platforms and BIS guidelines can help with it. But in order to be implementable it needs wider consultation with tech companies.

MotoRogue eyes pan-India expansion with the franchise model

MotoRogue is an e-commerce platform for branded car stereo speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and other car accessories.

How a little-known e-commerce site called Temu is shaking up the online shopping scene

Newcomer Temu is hoping to differentiate itself from its competitors by offering customers an unbeatable shopping experience and a wide selection of high-quality & trendy products.

Tata Group’s new ‘all-in-one’ app packs power brands to rival Amazon, Reliance

From apparel to airline tickets, the company's super app 'Tata Neu' will have in-house brands including Croma, Westside, AirAsia India, the Taj chain of luxury hotels & BigBasket.

Big Fox aspiring to lead Indian market space with trendy footwear choices

Big Fox represents a passion for designing comfortable footwear for every lifestyle. From formal meets to casual attires, Big Fox has got people’s shoes and sandal need covered.

Hafiz Ahmed is creating a legacy of his own in the world of e-commerce

If you seek Amazon expert consulting and mentorship, Hafiz Ahmed with E-Comrades is all you need.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.