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Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal violate FDI rules, alleges CAIT
Traders body CAIT today urged the government to take action action against ecommerce firms like Amazon and Flipkart, alleging they have flouted FDI norms for such players by undertaking...
Ecomm cos may see cash burn up to $400mn in festive sales
Ecommerce companies could see a cash burn of up to USD 400 million during this years festive sales, compared to about USD 200-250 million last year, research firm RedSeer...
What do Amazon & Flipkart have in store for festive sales?
The 2017 festive sales have begun with a great bang and as expected, rivals Amazon and Flipkart are ready with their best moves to win the shopping battle this...
Multi-item orders- Your 3-step guide to encourage multiple purchases
Multiple purchases are a great way to push your sales graphs. And, if you have loyal customers, encouraging multiple sales is a cake walk. Loyal customers are the best...
Amazon ties-up with Bank of Baroda to offer micro loans to sellers
Ecommerce player Amazon today said it has tied up with state-run lender Bank of Baroda to offer micro loans to its sellers. The loans will be offered on invite-only...
Major reason for RTOs & frauds – ecommerce courier companies, reveal sellers
During Indian Online Seller’s (IOS) survey for the 30-day return policy story, a seller shared that he has suffered huge losses because the ecommerce courier partners lack empathy and...
Flipkart aims to capture 50% of total online smartphone sales
Confident of expanding its lead over the US-based rival Amazon, SoftBank-backed Flipkart expects a 2.5 times growth in smartphone sales in this festive season compared to last year, a...
Flipkart becomes penny-wise; funds would be used for investments, acquisitions & furniture category
Flipkart is rolling in billions, that’s known to all. But the etailer is being careful about spending every penny. The larger goal is to utilize the funds to take-down...
Amazon, Flipkart announce festive bonanza offers; pre-GST sales would contribute to low GMV growth?
Amazon India is all set to bring the American online shopping experience to India with its Great Indian Sale this festive season. Slated to start from 20th September –...
Amazon vs Flipkart smartphone war to intensify this festive season
The gloves are off for the upcoming festive season as biggies Amazon and Flipkart get ready to fight each other. The battle for smartphones market share is going to...
Amazon India expands delivery network for festive season
With the onset of festive season, Amazon India on Tuesday announced expansion of its own delivery network in various parts of India, including Leh-Ladakh, Lakshadweep as well as East...
C2C market powered by ecommerce firms boost business growth of SMEs
One of the many positives of the evolution of the Indian ecommerce industry is the opportunities presented to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Ecommerce companies, be it big players...
Flipkart introduces ‘anti-theft’ packaging
E-commerce major Flipkart on Tuesday said it has developed India’s first “anti-theft” packaging to secure goods from in-transit theft and tampering. “Designed specifically for high-net products like mobiles, tablets,...
Is a 30-day return policy still necessary in ecommerce? Sellers answer
One of the first points that sellers raised when Indian Online Seller (IOS) asked them to review online marketplaces’ return policy was, ‘Why customers need 30 days to decide...
September marks beginning of festive sales; Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, Snapdeal to offer enticing deals
Indian ecommerce players are all set to woo buyers with exciting festive deals, schemes and discounts. Each year Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Paytm and others map out plans for the...