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E-commerce firms drive 70% of refunds via consumer helpline

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- E-commerce companies have emerged as the largest contributors to consumer refund disputes, accounting for over Rs.36 crore or nearly 70% of the Rs.52 crore of refunds facilitated... Read More


One-time relief for goods shipped before QCO curbs

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The government has granted a conditional exemption from mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compliance for select imported goods shipped before the implementation of vario... Read More


E-commerce firms drive 70% of Rs.52 crore consumer refunds via national helpline over nine months

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- E-commerce companies have emerged as the largest contributors to consumer refund disputes, accounting for over Rs.36 crore or nearly 70% of the Rs.52 crore of refunds facilitated... Read More


India's trade deficit jumps in Jan as imports surge

India, Feb. 17 -- New Delhi: India's merchandise trade deficit widened sharply in January following a surge in imports, even as demand for Indian goods in the US remained resilient despite steep 50% t... Read More


Govt grants one-time import relief for 26 products shipped before QCO deadline; Chinese suppliers may gain

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The government has granted a conditional exemption from mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compliance for select imported goods shipped before the implementation of vario... Read More


Brand India was a lost cause. But the FTAs are bringing it back.

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- For decades, the 'Made in India' label sat uneasily on global retail shelves, signalling an easy pick for discount-hunter. Now, New Delhi is betting that a flurry of newly minted... Read More


Higher imports push India's trade deficit to $34.68 billion in January

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- India's merchandise trade deficit widened sharply in January following a surge in imports, even as demand for Indian goods in the US remained resilient despite steep 50% tariffs ... Read More


Need higher value-addition in electronics export, says Niti Aayog

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The electronics sector has emerged as India's second-largest export segment after petroleum products, but sustaining this momentum will require a shift from assembly-led growth t... Read More


India approves export of 2.5 mt of wheat after four-year ban

new delhi, Feb. 14 -- Nearly four years after imposing a blanket ban on wheat exports, the Centre on Friday approved shipments of 2.5 million tonnes (mt) of the grain and 500,000 tonnes of processed p... Read More


CCPA fines Snapdeal Rs.5 lakh for selling non-BIS certified toys

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs.5 lakh on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Ltd) for facilitating the sale of toys that did not conform to Bureau ... Read More