The government has come out with several rules to boost digitalisation in the country, especially where money transactions are involved. After the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic people have also started preferring online or digital transactions rather than cash. As a result, making online payments via UPI payments functionality has increased […]
Scam Alert! Viral message on social media offering free internet could be a scam
A fake message doing rounds on social media offering free internet is likely to be a scam. To protect their users from falling into the trap, telecom companies are now issuing a public advisory, warning users that such messages promising free recharge plans for online education floating on social media […]
JioMart taps WhatsApp to deliver groceries, vegetables
Ordering groceries, vegetables and daily essentials is just a WhatsApp away as billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s e-commerce platform JioMart taps into the popular messaging app to scale up online business in its fight for dominance in the giant Indian retail market with Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. Ambani’s twin children, Akash and […]
Modi govt’s new e-commerce rules have Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart on their toes
New Indian e-commerce rules will raise costs for all online retailers but particularly Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart as they may have to review their business structures, senior industry sources told Reuters. India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs outlined plans on Monday which include limiting “flash sales” by online retailers, reining in […]