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July 16, 2019 Govt may bring separate policy for electronics to boost FDI
Swedish furniture maker IKEA and fashion-retailer H&M are some of the big single-brand retail firms operating in India. In a move that may be a boost for hi-tech companies like Apple, Samsung, etc., the government is likely to formulate a separate policy for electronics to attract higher foreign direct investment (FDI) and make the country […]
NEWS 
April 1, 2016 New rules, 100% FDI in e-commerce give short shrift to consumers
Photo: iStockphoto New Delhi: The government on Tuesday allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in marketplace e-commerce companies. While this may bring regulatory clarity to the existing and future online retail sellers in the country, it may hamper consumer interest on several accounts. First, the government has now prohibited any discounts to consumers by e-commerce […]
NEWS March 30, 2016 Govt defines e-commerce marketplace rules, allows 100% FDI
The government notification on e-commerce models is expected to redefine the way online retail is done in India. Photo: iStockphoto New Delhi: The government on Tuesday allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in online retail of goods and services under the so-called “marketplace model” through the automatic route, seeking to legitimize existing businesses of e-commerce […]
