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Budget 2024: ONDC and more on e-commerce's cart for Nirmala Sitharaman
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2024 on July 23, outlining Modi's third term roadmap. The e-commerce sector, including Vijay Shekhar Sharma and MSMEs, seeks ONDC support. TEAM scheme, Rs 277 crore, aids MSMEs' digitalization. Shireesh Joshi targets 10 million ONDC transactions. Parliament session: July 22-August 12. Interim budget was presented in February; Lok Sabha polls held April-June.
Viacom18 bolsters its tech leadership team with three key hires
Viacom18 has appointed three key figures to its technology leadership team in an effort to enhance its OTT platform, JioCinema. This significant move includes naming Bharath Ram as Chief Product Officer and Ad Tech Platform Lead. Bharath Ram will be reporting to Kiran Mani, CEO, Digital, Viacom18.
Adani Wilmar reports 13 pc volume growth in June quarter
Edible oil major Adani Wilmar announced on Friday that it reported a 13 percent volume growth in the June quarter. This double-digit growth was driven by market-specific strategies aimed at increasing market share, particularly in under-indexed markets. In a business update, the company stated, "In the first quarter of the current fiscal, the company achieved robust volume growth of 13 percent YoY."
Ecommerce space heats up; and other top tech, startup stories this week
Welcome to another edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. It has been a packed week for ecommerce and quick commerce news. The previous weekend began with Zepto scooping up $665 million in funding, at more than double its last valuation in 2023, which is a pivotal moment for the sector.
India, US extend digital tax on e-commerce supplies till June 30
Officials said while this would take care of the taxation issue for the first quarter, a final guideline for the second quarter onwards will be given in the upcoming budget in July. Both the countries had reached a deal in November, 2021 that allowed New Delhi to impose the 2% levy until March 31, 2024, or till the implementation of Pillar 1 of the OECD agreement on taxing multinationals and cross-border digital transactions.
ONDC to touch 10 million transactions in June: official
Shireesh Joshi, ONDC's president said the company will touch 10 million transactions in June. " We are growing strong, adding about one million transactions month-on-month," he added. Joshi expressed hope that ONDC will surpass major ecommerce players like Flipkart and Amazon in future.
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Tata Sons hits pause on fresh funds till e-commerce, electronics businesses shape up
"There is a strategic reason for not making any equity infusion even as organisational changes are being made," said one of the persons. "However, new fund infusion will commence after the strategy and organisational changes for better operational efficiencies are in place." Registrar of Companies (RoC) filings obtained through business intelligence platform Tofler show group holding company Tata Sons didn't invest in Tata Digital in FY24.
Ecommerce sellers count on cash-flow gains from GST cut
Recommendations by the GST council aim to benefit suppliers on online platforms and real money gaming firms through tax changes, including a reduction in tax collected at source for electronic commerce operators.
Trade marketing scheme soon to assist small companies board ONDC
The government's Trade Enablement & Marketing (TEAM) scheme will support micro and small enterprises (MSE) in leveraging the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) for e-commerce growth, with benefits like reduced commissions and inclusive protocols.
How brands should inspire politicians to move away from 'divide' and 'drown’ to ‘unify' and 'thrive’
Political parties should be emulating those marketers who have already cracked New India. To narrow-cast our population as a fundamental oneness, courtesy technology and aspiration. Then to engage experientially, with customer-centric regional empathy.
HUL elevates Arun Neelakantan to the role of exec director, customer development
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Arun Neelakantan as the new executive director, customer development, effective July 1st, 2024. Neelakantan, who started his career in 2006 as Key Account Manager in Modern Trade, has a strong track record in customer development and marketing. He has led large teams and changed agendas across various trades and channels.
From phones to fries: Flipkart users may soon be able to order food via ONDC
Flipkart users may soon be able to order from various fast-food outlets and restaurants, such as Dominos and McDonalds, from Flipkart app. This development is noteworthy because the government started ONDC to counter the dominance of Amazon and Flipkart. Recently several top Flipkart executives met ONDC officials for the integration.
Temu will have to comply with tougher EU online content rules, EU says
Temu, a fast-fashion e-commerce retailer under the PDD Group, is required to comply with strict EU online content rules as a very large online platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), facing penalties of up to 6% of their global annual turnover for violations.
$250K funding for ONDC hackathon topper firms
The Build for Bharat initiative was started in New Delhi in December last year in collaboration with the government’s Startup India platform, Google Cloud India, Antler in India, Protean and Paytm. It was organised in more than 50 cities with experts, leaders, venture capitalists and incubators onboard.
Ad lib? Commercial shift in commercials
Television broadcasters anticipate a rebound in advertising revenues following adverse developments last year, including free cricket streaming, sports cannibalizing entertainment ad revenue, and a larger base. Elections and a strong cricketing year are expected to support revenue growth. However, India must adapt to global media consumption habits, with low internet access, online programming, and sports viewership migrating.
Adani Group plans ecommerce, payments ventures: FT report
Adani Group is considering applying for a license to operate on India's public digital payments network and planning a co-branded credit card with banks, aiming to enter the booming digital payments market.
ChatGPT meets Beckn in FIDE’s AI agent BecknGPT
The AI agent, Beckn Generative Pre-trained Transformer or BecknGPT, is an open-source demonstration app over Open AI’s ChatGPT.
Adani Group wants a slice of India's payments and e-commerce pie: Report
India's Adani Group is seeking a licence to operate on the public digital payments network and is in talks with banks for a co-branded credit card. The conglomerate also plans to offer online shopping via the govt-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), according to the Financial Times.
Easy Trip Planners signs letter of intent to join ONDC
Easy Trip Planners Ltd signed a letter of intent at 'ONDC Startup Mahotsav' to join ONDC, in support of India's digital commerce transformation. The collaboration aligns with the company's vision of being nation-first and contributing to India's digital economy growth, led by EaseMyTrip Co-Founder Rikant Pittie.
Five lakh sellers onboard ONDC so far: DPIIT secy
Asked if big startups would overshadow smaller players, DPIIT secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said it will increasingly get traction for all types of players that comes to the ecommerce marketplace.
ONDC getting traction; five lakh sellers onboarded so far: DPIIT Secy
The government-backed initiative ONDC in the e-commerce sector onboarded five lakh sellers, primarily small and medium sellers. Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh from DPIIT mentioned facilitating 7.22 million transactions in April. The initiative aims to address market concentration issues and foster startup collaboration with over 125 ecosystem stakeholders.
Shiprocket to upskill 100,000 Indian MSMEs through e-commerce learning
The Shiprocket Growth Academy aims to foster a thriving community where sellers can connect, share valuable insights and learn collaboratively.
As part of 100-day plan, Govt to launch app to target deceptive methods used by cos to trick consumers: Sources
Within the upcoming two months, the government is set to unveil a mobile application aimed at notifying consumers about deceptive techniques, commonly referred to as dark patterns, employed by online platforms. This initiative, disclosed by a senior official from the department of consumer affairs, forms a crucial component of the department's agenda within the initial 100 days following the formation of the forthcoming government.
China tech giant Alibaba posts modest yearly revenue growth
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba announced Tuesday a modest increase in annual revenue, at a time when the firm pursues a major overhaul and regulatory curbs on the country's tech sector are relaxed. Fellow internet giant Tencent posted weakened revenue growth in the first three months of this year, also on Tuesday.
Boom in e-commerce opens door for multiple jobs at all levels
The e-commerce industry is booming due to increased smartphone and internet access, offering a plethora of job opportunities. Evolving consumer behavior and technology advancements are driving this growth, with a projected surge in India's online consumer base. The sector demands a wide range of skills, from tech-related roles to digital marketing and content creation.
Paytm app launches auto-rickshaw booking feature via ONDC
Paytm introduces auto-rickshaw booking on its app through ONDC and Namma Yatri for users in NCR, Bengaluru, and Chennai. ONDC tab includes food, groceries, and rides. Pai Platforms facilitates the service with significant mobility transactions.
Retailers to continue hiring in 2024, focus on tier 2, 3 cities : Report
In 2024, retail jobs surge with the operationalization of brands expanding from 2023, driving demand by 15-20%. E-commerce, despite startup leadership, faces hiring challenges. Logistics saw a dip. Retailers target fresh grads (52%) and experienced pros (38%). Tech adoption, sustainability, and skill development are key industry trends amid exponential e-commerce growth.
Magazines can offer subscriptions on ONDC
Advertising-as-a-service to start in June-July; India Post in advanced stages of integration as logistics service provider
PhonePe poured bulk of Rs 800 crore investments into insurance business
The infusion of Rs 426 crore to PhonePe Insurance Broking Services points to the payment company's bullish bet on the segment. PhonePe has infused more than Rs 1,000 crore as equity investment in its insurance unit since it was licensed, according to information sourced from the Registrar of Companies.
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