New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers and Traders (FIRST) — an association of online retailers under the India SME Forum — has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Flipkart engaged in predatory and discriminatory business practices that distorted competition on its marketplace, according to a report.NDTV Profit reported that according to the complaint, FIRST alleged that Flipkart’s GST avoidance created a pool of nearly Rs 3,000 crore…
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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will pass an interim order protecting the personality and publicity rights of cricketer Abhishek Sharma in a suit seeking the removal of alleged unauthorised and objectionable online content that misuses his identity across digital platforms. A single-judge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh issued summons in the suit and indicated that interim directions would be passed to remove and take down the infringing links identified by the pl…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Under the special anti-cyber fraud initiative ‘Operation Cy Hawk’, Delhi Police have busted an organised e-commerce fraud syndicate involved in cheating vendors by manipulating online delivery and logistics systems. Four accused persons, including three insiders and one receiver of stolen property, have been arrested, and artificial jewellery worth approximately Rs 6.5 lakh has been recovered, said police.A police media statement said that a complaint was received from …
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India’s consumer rights watchdog on Saturday launched an investigation into major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and JioMart, over the online sale and promotion of an allegedly unregistered agrochemical product sold as “Cyclosinone Herbicide”. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), functioning under the Department of Consumer Affairs, issued notices to the platforms seeking an explanation on their due diligence mechanisms and di…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) From green energy to data centres, the Adani Group is creating the physical foundation on which the country’s digital and clean future will stand, its Chairman Gautam Adani said on Monday.At Khavda in Gujarat, the Adani Group has already commissioned 35 per cent of what will become the world’s largest single-site renewable energy plant, a 30-gigawatt-project that will fundamentally alter India’s energy geography.“Our total commitment towards the energy transition sta…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Highlighting India’s growing importance in the global consumer and digital commerce ecosystem, Walmart President and CEO John Furner on Sunday met a group of Indian entrepreneurs and business leaders building high-growth, digital-first consumer brands.The interaction brought together founders from sectors such as beauty and personal care, food and beverages, lifestyle and apparel, fragrances, and pet care for discussions with leaders from Walmart and Flipkart on scalin…
Surat, April 20 (IANS) Three men from the Dindoli area of Surat were arrested on Monday after police seized 1.071 kilograms of ambergris, a rare and waxy substance produced in the intestines of sperm whales, officials said. The illegal substance, valued at Rs 1.07 crore, was recovered during a raid in the city.The three arrested men have been identified as Ambrish Mishra (34), a delivery executive originally from Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh; Sonu alias Bablu Upadhyay (40), a rickshaw…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) realme, the most popular brand among youth, on Wednesday announced that the realme 16 5G has emerged as a hot-selling success, setting a new benchmark with 150 per cent higher sales compared to its previous generation. This milestone reinforces strong consumer demand and highlights the device’s appeal among young users seeking powerful performance, standout design, and meaningful innovation.At the heart of the realme 16 5G is the AI Portrait Master experience, featur…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) How ShopClues went from being one of India’s most promising unicorns to a deeply discounted acquisition has emerged as one of the most striking examples of value destruction in the country’s startup ecosystem.Once valued at $1.1 billion in 2016 and preparing for a potential public listing, the Gurugram-based e-commerce firm saw its fortunes unravel rapidly before being acquired by Singapore-based Qoo10 in 2019 for roughly $70-$100 million in an all-stock deal, wipin…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India’s online retail market reached approximately $65–66 billion in 2025 in gross merchandise value (GMV) and is projected to grow over 20 per cent annually to reach $170–180 billion by 2030, capturing roughly one in ten retail dollars, a report said on Thursday.The report from Bain and Company and Flipkart said e‑retail gross merchandise value grew 19–21 per cent in value terms.Growth accelerated through the year, supported by improving macroeconomic conditi…