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MP To Levy 6% Entry Tax On OLS, Channel Welcomes Move

In a major relief to offline channel and a big jolt to online marketplaces, the Madhya Pradesh government has proposed 6 per cent entry tax on E Commerce companies. The government has decided to amend the law in order to bring E Commerce transactions under the ambit of taxation. With the move, Madhya Pradesh has joined the list of states who have already levied entry tax on OLS. While offline channel partners have welcomed the move, the E Commerce players seems furious over the decision. Brick and Mortar has demanded...
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Rajasthan Applicate Joins To Enable B2B Ecommerce

The Rajasthan government has united with business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce firm Applicate IT Solutions to enable 35,000 e-mitra kiosks in the state for traders and retailers to procure products directly from manufacturers. The B2B e-commerce marketplace is increasingly getting crowded with big and mid-sized players.The state government launched e-mitra kiosks in 2011 to allow villagers to access government services such as licences and passport services. The kiosks are usually installed and run at shops or stores and in return traders earn a certain percentage as commission on the government fees paid...
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Moglix Announces Entry Into SAP Startup Studio

Moglix, a e-commerce company specializing in B2B procurement of industrial products, has announced its entry into “SAP Startup Studio”, the 12-month accelerator program launched by SAP Labs India. SAP Labs is establishing a dedicated program to drive entrepreneurship in India and Moglix will receive mentorship, access to technology, infrastructure, and business consulting from SAP Startup Studio. With SAP’s strong market share in the manufacturing sector in the country and Moglix’s focus on bringing technology and commerce together, the accelerator program will enable Moglix boost its B2B e-commerce disruption in India...
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Amazon, Flipkart Snapdeal Top 3 Ecommerce Site: Study

Shoppers today no longer simply go to the nearest store; they grab the nearest digital device. The online retail ecosystem is fast evolving. Digital analytics firm eMarketer projects that online retail sales will more than double between 2015 and 2019 and account for more than 12 per cent of global sales by 2019. Retail therapy is giving way to e-tail therapy. Amazon followed by Filpkart and Snapdeal were the most preferred e-commerce websites among sellers, with highest top of the mind recall, a recent study has revealed. Read Also:Samsung India...
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4 Tech Mantras For Successful Retail Business

There has been a steady increase year-over-year in the frequency of consumer purchases in the e-commerce sector. According to a recent research report by the Walker Sands 2016 Future of Retail Study, almost a third of consumers (31 percent) now shop online at least once a week, up from 22 percent in 2015, and nearly three-quarters do so at least once a month. In such a vibrant retail scenario, the Walker Sands 2016 Future of Retail Study identifies four key areas where retailers should focus their attention to meet consumer shopping expectations...
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TAIT: Committed For Inclusive Growth Of Partners

Channel Associations are the backbone of the channel fraternity. IT associations have played a very critical role in the nourishment of the channel community. Channel associations are not only a forum of channel partners, but also key drivers of the channel business. IT associations have always raised their voice for their partners and fought to safeguard the interest of the brick and mortal. Whether it is predatory pricing or issues related to taxation, IT associations have always united against injustice with small partners. As a leading Channel publication, Channel Times...
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eTailers Increases Offline Presence To Expand Business

In a bid to offer touch and feel experience to end users, prominent e Commerce players are now increasing omnipresence to stand out in the clutter of highly contested online market space. e Commerce players such as Flipkart, Zivame, Pepperfry, FirstCry and Lenskart have started offline experience zones to differentiate their offerings from their online rivals and to increase their credibility. Companies say such stores can act as both a marketing tool and a sales channel and saves them advertising costs. Flipkart, the largest Indian e Commerce company, has rolled...
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