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India amends FDI rules to boost e-commerce for small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

India has amended foreign direct investment regulations to boost e-commerce trade. These changes will help small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen access wider markets. BRICS ministers discussed enhancing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation among member nations. Discussions also focused on creating jobs through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. India aims…

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Shiprocket IPO price band fixed at Rs 92-97; Rs 1,618 crore issue to open on August 12

Shiprocket is set to launch its Rs 1,617.59 crore IPO on August 12, 2026, with a price band of Rs 92 to Rs 97 per share. The issue closes on August 14. Net proceeds will be deployed toward technology enhancement, marketing, debt repayment, and strategic growth initiatives.

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Shopify shares soar 18% as AI push helps revenue beat estimates

Shopify's stock soared following the release of strong second-quarter financial results. The e-commerce giant outperformed analyst projections in terms of revenue and gross merchandise volume, mitigating concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence on service demand.

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Commerce ministry notifies norms for inventory-based e-commerce exports

New government norms permit foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce for exports. Companies must register as Exporter-on-Record to stock goods solely for outbound shipments. Indian sellers will supply goods against confirmed overseas orders for these registered entities. This framework aims to boost India's global e-commerce participation and outbound trade. Safeguards ensure…

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Nykaa shares dip 3% despite multifold jump in Q1 profit; analysts weigh in

Nykaa operator FSN E-Commerce Ventures saw its shares fall despite a strong Q1 FY27 performance. Consolidated net profit more than tripled to Rs 80 crore, while revenue rose 29% YoY to Rs 2,782 crore.

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Online sellers voice concerns over platforms

The Thai E-Commerce Association held a meeting with the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) on Tuesday, gathering sellers who had issues with e-commerce platforms over business practices and commission fees.

Bangkok Post

Why Walmart and Amazon Could Be the Market’s Most Complementary Mega-Caps

Walmart and Amazon show strong earnings growth and AWS momentum, making the retail giants complementary portfolio picks offering dividend stability alongside AI-driven cloud expansion.

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An e-commerce blitz pounds Russia's Amazon as war comes to carts

Ukraine has commenced drone attacks on Wildberries, the largest online retailer in Russia. These actions are designed to disrupt the routine life and economic balance in Russia, as officials allege Wildberries has ties to military operations by supplying dual-purpose items. However, experts view these assaults as a calculated effort to…

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Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill at least six, spark fire at Wildberries warehouses

At least six people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, local officials said Tuesday on the messaging app Telegram. Warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries were targeted for the second night in a row.

France 24

Top Medical Device Fulfillment Services for Hospital Suppliers

Shipping the wrong surgical tray to a hospital is a patient safety issue, not just a logistics failure.

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Amazon Tops $3 Trillion Market Cap as Shares Hit a Record High. AI-Powered AWS Growth Fuels Post-Earnings Rally

Shares of the e-commerce and technology giant climbed about 4% to a new all-time high, marking their strongest performance since early May.

International Business Times

The week that was in international affairs: Saudi joins US strikes in Iraq, Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the expanding scope of the US-Iran war before Trump’s sudden halt to the strikes, again; Ukraine’s targeting of Russian e-commerce company Wildberries and why this matters; Kazakh President Tokayev’s plain-speak to Putin; migrant rush at Spanish…

The Times of India

Why is Ukraine targeting Wildberries, Russia's e-commerce giant?

Ukraine has struck dozens of Wildberries logistics sites across Russia since mid-July, stating that the e‑commerce giant is being used to help supply Moscow’s military. Wildberries is a critical piece of Russia’s wartime economy, giving Kyiv a new pressure point on Moscow.

Euronews

Blue Dart Express shares surge 7% after Q1 results. Here's why Nuvama retains Buy, raises target

Blue Dart Express shares jumped nearly 7% after the logistics company reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance, driven by robust profit growth and margin expansion. Following the results, Nuvama retained its 'Buy' rating, raised its target price to Rs 7,350, and said the company is well placed to benefit from…

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Bangkok Post

Thailand leads regional peers in digital trust ranking

A new report dubs Thailand the epicentre of digital trust in Southeast Asia, leading the region in consumer confidence in both human creators and generative artificial intelligence (AI).

France 24

At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes

At least nine people were killed in Russia and five in Ukraine on Sunday as Kyiv and Moscow intensified long-range attacks on each other. US-led talks on ending the war in Ukraine have been effectively frozen since February, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran.

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The Role of E-Commerce and Smaller Baskets in Modern Grocery Shopping

Online grocery ordering platforms transformed how busy families acquire weekly household food supplies. Digital shopping carts offer incredible convenience by eliminating physical store navigation and checkout lines. However, industry data reveals that online grocery orders feature noticeably smaller basket sizes. Understanding this digital shift explains why physical supermarket volume sales…

Benzinga

Amazon's 'Wild Caught' and 'Sustainable' Seafood Labels Are Just Greenwashing, New Lawsuit Claims

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the e-commerce and grocery giant of misleading consumers by marketing seafood products with environmental claims that allegedly overstated their sustainability.

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Amazon, Flipkart slash fees as battle for smaller cities intensifies

E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are cutting seller fees to expand into smaller Indian cities. This strategy aims to attract more sellers and offer affordable products to consumers. Lower commissions reduce operating costs for merchants, enabling competitive pricing for buyers. Online shopping is rapidly growing in tier two and smaller…

Benzinga

AMZN Stock Soars 12% in Pre-Market Trading After Blowout Q2 Results as Analyst Says Amazon Is Already 'Monetizing' Its AI Investments

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares surged over 12% in Friday’s pre-market trading after the e-commerce and cloud-computing giant reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results.

Benzinga

Amazon Posts Double Beat In Q2, Fastest AWS Growth In 18 Quarters

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) posted financial results for the second quarter on Thursday after the closing bell. Here’s a rundown of the e-commerce giant’s report.

The Economic Times

US stocks: Amazon beats estimates for quarterly cloud revenue growth

Amazon Web Services cloud revenue surged significantly, surpassing market forecasts. This strong performance was fueled by increased enterprise artificial intelligence spending. Rivals Microsoft and Alphabet's Google also reported solid cloud revenue growth. Amazon's e-commerce business saw increased activity during its Prime Day event. The company's investments in AI infrastructure are…

Fortune

Inside Ikea's big bet on humans in the age of AI

After rolling out a customer service bot, the Swedish retailer is remaking—not replacing—its workforce.

The Economic Times

UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction

Indian travellers can now book Burj Khalifa tickets online using UPI. This integration makes the Dubai attraction the first in the UAE to accept UPI for e-commerce. The move expands UPI's reach beyond in-store payments to online travel bookings. It allows Indian visitors to complete purchases before their travel to…

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Flipkart ordered to pay Rs 38,000 after buyer finds mobile phone warranty started eight months before delivery

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart to pay Rs 38,990 to a Kannur woman after finding that the Xiaomi phone delivered to her in March 2023 carried a warranty start date of July 2022, eight months before she received it. The commission ruled Flipkart had sold a previously used,…

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