FDI in e-commerce

Alleging that e-commerce firms are openly flouting norms laid down under FDI, traders' body, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), has demanded formation of a Regulatory Authority for India's online retail market. According to a report in PTI: In a...

The Indian retail real estate sector is slowly waking up to the fact that the recent amendment from Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce seems is a welcome move for...

With traders body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) alleging violation of foreign direct investment norms in the e-commerce sector by Flipkart and Paytm, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on Monday said it is the RBI that...

100 per cent FDI is permitted in Indian entities that carry out single brand retail via e-commerce. The policy will not only generate more investment but is a boon for Indian malls as well. Let’s find out how... India is...

The Centre informed Delhi High Court on Friday about the press note it had issued in March this year. The note made it clear that 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) via automatic route will be allowed in...

There may be some good news on the cards for single-brand retailers. The Government may review the requirement for local sourcing of 30 per cent of the goods sold by overseas players, who have entered India through the single-brand...

Implementation of GST will help resolve various issues concerning taxation and logistics with regard to e-commerce business, which has been recording rapid growth in the country, says a CII-Deloitte report on 'e-commerce in India A Game Changer for the...

Traditional brick-and-mortar apparel retailers seems to be fighting a losing battle in light of the e-commerce onslaught. Horizon Consulting India conducted a nationwide research of brick-and-mortar retail and the strategies currently adopted and potentially planned, by these retailers. The research base...

The new additions made to the already elaborate FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) guidelines have created quite a buzz in the Indian e-commerce market and numerous opinions have arisen regarding the same. Some agree to the new terms and strongly...