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E-commerce platforms face scrutiny over seller autonomy and fair practices

The fastest delivery of the year happened in Kochi, in just 89 seconds for a basket that included nendran bananas and red amaranthus. The distance covered was 180 mts.

The Policy Consensus Centre (PCC) hosted a webinar on “Unlocking Seller Autonomy: Ensuring Transparency and Fair Competition,” that brought together experts from academia, research institutions, and the e-commerce sector to address critical regulatory challenges impacting MSMEs in India’s e-commerce landscape.

Growth in premium FMCG more organic than price-driven: Nielsen

By prioritizing inclusive development—supporting disadvantaged groups, youth, farmers, and women—the budget strengthens purchasing power, further stimulating market demand. Additionally, initiatives aimed at boosting farm productivity, manufacturing, and exports—such as a national mission for high-yield crops and subsidized credit for farmers—will fortify supply chains and optimize input costs, ensuring long-term sectoral growth.

Despite overall FMCG in India facing challenges to achieve double-digit growth, the premium segment consistently grows at double-digit rates across all markets and categories, driving half of the incremental sales for the Indian FMCG industry.

IndiGo records Rs 9.9 bn net loss due to higher fuel costs and record groundings

IndiGo reported a total income of INR 177.6 billion, a net increase of 14.6% as compared to the same period last year. (Image source: CNBC-TV18)

IndiGo’s revenue from operations increased by 13.6% to Rs 169,696 million.

Swiggy launches ‘International Logins’ for NRIs from 27 countries

Introduced in response to demand from users who have previously enjoyed Swiggy while living in India or during visits, this feature enables them to send gifts and surprises, and even have groceries or essentials delivered to ageing parents back home.

Delhi HC demands deepfake clarity from central government

The Apps would considerably enhance the capability of the CCPA in taking suo moto action against dark patterns.

The Chief Justice also referenced the recent hoax bomb threats on Indian airplanes and emphasized the need for enhanced infrastructure to address such tech-enabled threats. The case will be heard again on November 21.

BFSI sector sees 10.4% increase in background check discrepancies for FY 23-24

Beyond employment and education checks, discrepancies in criminal record checks (CRC) and identity verification are also steadily rising. This increase in CRC discrepancies can be attributed to the overall crime rate in India, which has climbed from 422.2 crimes per million in 2022 to 445.9 per million in 2024, according to the latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

This uptick reflects the growing challenge of verifying candidate credentials in a highly competitive market, where individuals may resort to falsifying academic, professional, or personal information to secure positions.