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5 things to know about new ecommerce policy

The government has tightened guidelines for FDI in e-commerce market places, barring players, including Amazon and Flipkart, from selling exclusive-…

By - Indian Retailer Bureau
Dec 27, 2018 / 1 MIN READ

Is This The Right Time To Do Funding In Retail Business?

The Indian retail industry has been proven to be one of the most dynamic and fast-growing industries across the global trade market. It offers 8%…

By - Madhushree Chowdhary
May 04, 2018 / 7 MIN READ

A hard landing for eCommerce - Or a silver lining for retail sector?

Press Note 3 of 2016 issued by the Indian Government’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion provided much needed clarity on online retail…

By - Guest author
Oct 04, 2016 / 5 MIN READ

Sanjeev Gupta, Additional Secretary, DIPP on threat of eCommerce

Can eCommerce ever become a threat to physical retail? This has been the question daunting the physical retailers amidst the scenario where the…

By - Gargi Bhardwaj
Aug 16, 2016 / 4 MIN READ

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Franchise India 2024 Delhi

18-19 May, (IICC) India International Convention and Expo Centre, Delhi, India

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EdTech x Indian Education Summit & Awards

10 June, JW MARRIOTT Chandigarh

The EdTech x Indian Education Awards, presented by Franchise India, a pioneer in educational B2B events for over 13 years, presents the Regional edition for 2024.
Restaurant Awards

11 JUNE 2024, JW Marriott, Chandigarh

Restaurant Awards 2024 is the top honour bestowed upon the greatest in the industry who have tirelessly dedicated their lives walking an extra mile to raise the bar of the Food & Beverage Sector.
India EV Show

29-30 June, Hall No. 3, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

The INDIA EV SHOW's 4th edition is a Premier Show & Exhibition, sparking innovation and forging connections between emerging Startups and established heavyweights in the electric mobility arena.
FROEXPO Chennai

29-30 June, Hall No. 2, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

India’s premier and most trusted Business & Tradeshow is back in Chennai to provide a platform for highly evolved prospects, qualified investors, entrepreneurs from across India, neighbouring countries and delegations from other parts of the world.
FROEXPO Ahmedabad

27-28 JULY 2024 , Mahatma Mandir Convention AND Exhibition Centre, Gujarat

India's premier and most trusted Business & Tradeshow is back in Ahmedabad to provide a platform for highly evolved prospects, qualified investors, entrepreneurs from across India, neighbouring countries and delegations from other parts of the world.

Can eCommerce ever become a threat to physical retail?

Can eCommerce ever become a threat to physical retail? This question has been there in the retail eco-system since quite some time and industry…

By - Gargi Bhardwaj
Aug 14, 2016 / 6 MIN READ

Zara's sister brand, Massimo Dutti makes a debut

Massimo Dutti opened its first store at Select CITYWALK mall in New Delhi. Massimo Dutti, a Spanish brand from the Inditex Group that also owns Zara…

By - Nitin Abbey
May 13, 2016 / 3 MIN READ

Retail will play a big role in boosting warehousing & manufacturing

Looking at today’s diverse and splurging retail landscape in the country, it is expected to be one of the major growth drivers for the warehousing as…

By - Sahil
May 05, 2016 / 3 MIN READ

CAIT accuses Flipkart for breaching FDI in eCommerce norms

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has recently filed a complaint with the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) charging…

By - Indian Retailer Bureau
May 05, 2016 / 2 MIN READ

How 100% FDI is Shaking the Retail Horizon in India

The new additions made to the already elaborate FDI guidelines have created quite a buzz in the Indian e-commerce market and numerous opinions have…

By - Guest author
Apr 18, 2016 / 7 MIN READ

FDI enforcement will encourage a good start-up ecosystem: RAI

The apex body of retail trade in India, RAI (Retailers Association of India) brought together retailers from across the country on a common platform…

By - Indian Retailer Bureau
Apr 09, 2016 / 3 MIN READ

FDI Norms can't Impede Discounting? Here is how!

100 per cent FDI came out as a bolt from the blue for the eCommerce industry and since then the online retailers are trying their best to point-out…

By - Sahil
Apr 05, 2016 / 5 MIN READ

4 major foreign brands likely to enter India

Today, India stands as one of the larger contributors to global economy. Government has always been consistent in supporting market development be it…