While investment activity jumped three to four times this year over last year for e-commerce, it has shown marginal growth (five per cent) in the case of consumer and retail
The $2.25-billion Godrej Group is considering leasing its flagship name to group companies for a royalty fee, a model similar to the one adopted by Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate.
Cruising comfortably in the 70s, Royal Enfield sputtered to a stop in the 90s, before its comeback in the first decade of the 21st century.
Power sector accounts for 70% of total industrial water use; steel, paper also make it to the list.
LG, Samsung, Videocon, Sony and Panasonic have instructed their trade partners that products sold through online marketplaces without their knowledge during flash sales will not get the benefit of after-sale service and warranties.
After rows over water usage at its plants in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, it is now the turn of its Gujarat factory.
No more a paper tiger, the Advertising Standards Council of India will partner the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce better compliance.
But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.
Govt wanted to launch the scheme on October 27, while the industry had requested for October 30.
Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she will pursue the matter with the finance ministry
Tax problems and unfavourable WTO agreements are making Tamil Nadu's electronics corridor less attractive to companies.
Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.
The sight and sound of the Liril Girl set the tone for ads that work at a subliminal level, and captivates viewers even to this day.
Industry body to write to commerce ministry, seek regulation for e-tailers.
The government's new initiative appears to be timely for health and hygiene players, battling low awareness and the lack of use of branded products.
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But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.
While the tax holiday for the factory coming to an end might be a factor, many say the business model of Microsoft (which acquired Nokia's handset division last year), as well as freebies offered by the Vietnamese government, might also have played a role.
Kishore Biyani met Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, in Delhi last week and "discussed many things like the macro environment and the prime minister"
The group's much-touted acquisitions in recent years follow a series of disappointments in joint ventures.
Advertising taglines such as 'Bright in studies, bright in sports' attempted to drive home the message that Bournvita, a chocolate drink, could build a child's mental and physical faculties.
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