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Almost 83 per cent of them use the internet to check emails, 72 per cent check news and updates. (Photo: Pexels)

Only 32 per cent Indians make financial transactions online

65 per cent use internet for banking transactions, 55 pc for utility bill payment and 54 pc for online shopping.

14 Jun 2018 9:07 AM

The conditions do say that the company reserves the right to terminate accounts at its discretion.

Making excessive returns on Amazon? You may face a ban

Amazon has a crooked return policy that bans shoppers for violations, which includes returning items more frequently.

25 May 2018 2:00 PM

According to reports, Walmart will buy at least 55 per cent of Flipkart in a deal that will value the company at $20-21 billion.

Indians wary of buying online despite major investments

RedSeer said that the annual spend per shopper on online shopping is also still very low in comparison to the US and China.

03 May 2018 1:42 AM

The accused planned to steal the bags of courier boys, as these bags usually have expensive parcels. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi: 25-yr-old man arrested for looting courier delivery boys

The accused used to follow the delivery boys from the warehouse to the destination and steal the parcel bags once they went to deliver.

21 Apr 2018 11:28 AM

Tata Cliq, Adobe partner for enhancing digital shopping experience

Tata Cliq has partnered with tech major Adobe to deploy solutions aimed at enhancing digital experiences for customers.

12 Apr 2018 7:58 PM

All involved in sale of phone liable for damages

After perusing the written statements submitted by Flipkart and the seller.

19 Mar 2018 1:39 AM

Walmart says it expects its e-commerce business to ramp up this year and sees e-commerce rising 40 per cent this year, the same pace as last year.

Walmart to launch new online home shopping experience

Walmart’s home shopping site will include curated collections and nine shop-by-style options including modern, traditional and bohemian.

23 Feb 2018 8:34 AM

Indians are increasingly turning to their smartphones for Diwali shopping and sending money and gifts to loved ones this festive season, a study by SwiftKey (part of Microsoft) on Monday said.

Online shopping, e-gifts to rule Diwali this year

The study found 84 per cent saying that they think smartphones helped improve the celebrations.

16 Oct 2017 7:03 PM

Two people have been arrested on the charge of being involved in duping e-commerce company Amazon India, by ordering expensive phones and then claiming refunds alleging that the firm had delivered an empty box. (Representational Image)

Police arrest 2 Delhi youth for duping Amazon of 166 mobile phones, claiming refund

Shivam Chopra used to provide SIM cards to his friend Sachin Jain to place orders on the e-commerce portal.

11 Oct 2017 3:30 PM

Photos for representational purposes only.

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Decode the online shopping juggernaut so that you are on top of the buying frenzy in this season where offers and discounts tip over...

02 Oct 2017 12:14 AM

The festive season that continues through Diwali to Christmas is the time to indulge in retail therapy in a virtual shopping haven.

Is it really a steal?

Phones and electronics are the go-to this festive season, and the discounts and offers are designed to grab attention, and keep the hits going.

02 Oct 2017 12:13 AM

Include bone and muscle strengthening and balance-boosting activities into your daily routine and you'll benefit as you age (Photo: AFP)

People may become feeble and weak due to online shopping

This puts them at increasing risk of falls and other health problems.

01 Oct 2017 8:00 PM

The researchers say that using work time to shop online, flick through social media or generally go through the internet would be cyberloafing. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says cyberloafing decreases employee productivity

Experts reveal how employees are ruining their chances of excelling at work by spending too much time online.

28 Aug 2017 5:59 PM

Flipkart, which is locked in an intense battle in the Indian e-commerce market, has a registered customer base of over 100 million.

Flipkart to showcase its operations to customers

Chosen customers will be given a tour of Flipkart's offices, customer service centre and delivery hubs.

19 Jul 2017 4:13 PM

Flipkart is doemstic ecommerce major with largest market share in ecommerce.

Flipkart offers up to 80 pc discount in latest sales

Flipkart's discounted sales offer comes day after Amazon announced Prime Day Sales.

12 Jul 2017 5:03 PM

Amazon.com Inc has secured approval to stock and sell food and groceries in India.

Shop for food on Amazon as its food retail plan gets govt nod

Currently Amazon offers food products in India via Amazon Pantry, where retailers sell various products.

11 Jul 2017 12:54 PM

Will continue to invest in infra, innovation in India: Amazon

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has already highlighted the importance of the Indian market to Amazon's operations.

14 Jun 2017 8:35 PM

Amazon India doubles its seller base to 2 lakh

E-commerce giant says it has constantly worked towards helping sellers chart their growth.

14 Jun 2017 2:47 PM

Govt wants to check your online shopping habit

Next consumer expenditure survey will start in July and will continue till June 2018.

13 Jun 2017 10:40 AM

Flipkart, Amazon offer up to 80 pc discounts in May sales

Sellers can cash in on the sale offers to make up for loss they incurred post-demonetisation.

05 May 2017 3:03 PM

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