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Once rebuffed, a Chinese company finds the Ambani route to India
It seems a safe India entry for Shein because this time the ownership and control of the platform will remain with Reliance Retail's subsidiary; the platform will be hosted on infrastructure in India; and all platform data will remain in India, which Shein will not have access to, or rights over, ET has reported based on information from sources.
Amarnath Yatra 2024: How to register, routes, and do's & don'ts; All you need to know
The annual Amarnath Yatra to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir starts on June 29 and will conclude on August 19. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made extensive arrangements for the pilgrims, including registration, safety measures, and medical facilities. The pilgrimage features two routes, elaborate security, and services like RFID tracking, insurance, and helicopter rides. This year, over 3.50 lakh pilgrims have registered, with hundreds of community kitchens and 38 mountain rescue teams ensuring their safety.
A quarter of hits & a few misses; and other top tech, startup stories
Welcome to another edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. This is Pranav Mukul in New Delhi. This week we’ve wrapped up another compelling quarterly earnings season for listed new-age companies from Zomato and Delhivery to Paytm and PB Fintech.
Offline stores are trending as new set of D2C firms emerge
Investors and startup founders are noticing a trend: D2C businesses across various sectors, like fashion, electronics, and food and beverage, are opening physical stores (going offline) even after their initial funding round.
Char Dham Yatra 2024 Begins: Registration, routes, and all important updates you need to know
Char Dham Yatra holds immense significance in Hinduism. It is believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and ends at Badrinath. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to register and reach these revered destinations for the pilgrimage.
Char Dham yatra 2024: Opening dates, online & offline registration process, documents required, other key things to remember
The Char Dham Yatra 2024, spanning sacred sites like Kedarnath and Badrinath, mandates registration for pilgrims, enhancing safety and amenity access. Registrants can opt for biometric or online registration, with documentation including Aadhaar card or Passport. Online registration involves form filling, ID proof submission, and verification through OTP, yielding a unique registration number. Offline registration counters offer a convenient alternative along the pilgrimage route.
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Offline ITR-1,4 forms: Income tax department releases JSON utilities for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)
Offline ITR forms for AY 2024-25: The JSON utility ITR forms have been released by the income tax department. The offline forms are released for ITR-1 and ITR-4. The last date to file ITR for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) is July 31, 2024. This deadline is applicable on taxpayers whose accounts are not required to be audited (usually those who file income tax return using ITR 1, 2 and 4).
When online goes offline: Why brick-and-mortar is back in fashion
India's new digital payment infrastructure and deeper internet penetration triggered a wave of e-commerce, but brick-and-mortar retail is making a comeback. Direct-to-consumer brands are opening physical stores. Retail leasing is at a record high. Growth in online users has slowed. Retailers are expanding stores to enhance the shopping experience.
Status quo for Indian apps in Google row; D2C brands push offline
Google is providing an extended timeline to ten companies to pay the service fee applicable for in-app purchases made by users. According to sources, the timeline will be stretched till the time there is a concrete verdict from the Supreme Court.
Pure-play online D2C brands step up offline presence to push growth
Mamaearth, one of India's prominent D2C brands, is expanding its reach with over 1.7 lakh retail touchpoints, marking a shift towards physical retail. Other brands like Licious and Minimalist are also adopting an omnichannel approach. However, entering offline retail comes with challenges, including adapting product assortments and building trust with trade participants. Despite the challenges, brands like Slurrp Farm, Just Herbs, and Nykaa are rapidly expanding their offline presence, recognizing the value of physical touchpoints in customer engagement and sales.
Republic Day Parade 2024: How to buy tickets online, offline. Here is complete guide
Republic Day Parade 2024: The Republic Day Parade on January 26 promises a dazzling display of unity and strength. Featuring regiments from the armed forces, captivating tableaux, and air shows, the event in Delhi is a celebration of the nation's defense capabilities. Secure your tickets online or offline to witness this historic spectacle, marking the adoption of the Constitution.
ITR filing: How to generate CRN challan/mandate form when making tax payment offline
Those taxpayers who want to make payment through offline mode should generate challan/mandate Form bearing CRN through ePay tax module only.
Fashion accessory startup Zouk keen on more offline stores, charts out FY24 growth blueprint
The brand, founded by IIM Ahmedabad batchmates and husband-wife duo Disha Singh and Pradeep Krishnakumar, had raised $3 million in fresh capital earlier this year, in a funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners and participation from Sharrp Ventures, JJ Family Office, Deutsche Bank India CEO Dilip Khandelwal, Manoj Meena of Atomberg and Vineeta Singh, Kaushik Mukherjee of Sugar Cosmetics.
Edtech cos eye hybrid route, mergers for business sustainability
He said online education, despite all its advantages, is not the solution to all problems and as the world goes back to normalcy, the industry has started going back to a hybrid mode of learning - the schools have albeit started going back to classrooms.
Hybrid is the new onboarding route for most top companies
Top companies including McKinsey, Accenture, Genpact, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, Wipro, and Kellogg are either using or planning to adopt a mix of digital (via metaverse, bots, etc.) and in-person interactions through offsites, etc. to make the transition of new hires smooth, their executives told ET.
Google features allow you to schedule a trip; Here's how
Do you know it is very simple to schedule a trip on Google Maps? Here is how. Discover a few other useful Google Maps features here!
Edtech platforms chart post-Covid route
The edtech sector saw an unprecedented boom in India as students went for online classes and digital modules in a locked-down, socially distanced world. But what happens now, when classes, called offline classes to mark the momentous shift that happened in education in the pandemic age, resume fully?
Byju’s looks to invest $200 million to grow its offline play
The company conceptualised its offline foray last year after the acquisition of tutorial chain Aakash Education Services for an estimated cash-and-stock deal worth $950 million.
How to register for RBI Retail Direct scheme to invest in government securities?
Individuals who are retail investors are permitted to open an RDG account. An RDG account can be opened individually or in partnership with another retail investor who meets the conditions.
Two wheels, dual routes: Different game plans of legacy players and startups in the EV two-wheeler space
The legacy players and startups are taking different routes in the EV game — their game plans and timelines are different, based on their estimates of when the country will see mass adoption of electric vehicles. The government has already set an ambitious target of 80% penetration of electric two wheelers by 2030.
63% of educational institutions taking the hybrid route for exams: Report
The report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on examinations and the education sector’s pivot towards the digital ecosystem in the past 15 months. Nearly 76% of all respondents report that online exam service providers addressed either all or most of their exam-related requirements while 64% of respondents believe that online exams cost less or as much as their traditional counterpart.
Global markets are performing better than India but the slow recovery here was expected: Vineet Gautam, Bestseller India
Covid-19 is here to stay for a while. But the good part is that we have started to live with the virus now. A lot of industries have started to show better numbers, asserts Vineet Gautam.
When pet foods take gourmet route
While thousands of Indians will probably eat khichdi, the popular comfort food, their cats and dogs will gorge on gourmet meals.
This festive season, shopping offline to get as cheap as online
Brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi and Kodak and apparel retailers plan offers to beat the slump.
Flipkart opens first offline Centre in Bengaluru
Spread across nearly 1,800 square feet, Flipkart would offer a touch and feel experience to customers.
Realme in talks LFRs like Reliance Retail, Croma to grow offline handset business
It is also preparing to set up its own exclusive stores through foreign direct investment in single-brand retail under the automatic route.
Realme to partner with offline retail chains; expand reach
As of now, offline sales accounts for 20% of Realme’s revenue with presence in 8,000 cellphone stores in 50 cities.
V-Mart looks at omnichannel route to expand
V-Mart primarily operates in tier II-IV and follows a cluster-based model approach to expand and has a set a target to invest Rs 300 crore to double store count and treble its turnover to Rs 3,500 crore in the next five years.
Online housekeeping services cos UrbanClap, Quikr seek tax parity with offline players
“The manner in which GST law is worded, disparity has been created in the manner of doing business for housekeeping services, online vs. offline,” the companies wrote.
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