'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

'Most of the agitations are staged by the Opposition to disturb the peace of the state.' IMAGE: A bus in flames after it was torched by farmers on the Bhopal-Indore highway in Dewas, Madhya......

'Small traders lost Rs 4-5 lakh crores in lockdown'

'You have come out with a package for the kisan.''You have a package for industry.''But has anyone addressed the issues concerning small traders?' IMAGE: A view of a deserted market in Bhopal as......

The chink in the e-commerce draft

While the new norms are part of the draft policy’s guidelines to fight counterfeit and fake products on platforms, they might end up helping brands and e-commerce firms sign exclusive sale......

Govt arms DIPP with more power

In its new avatar as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), it will directly be responsible for 'the welfare of traders and their employees'. Illustration: Uttam......

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Amazon India is waiting for clarifications from the government on several aspects of the latest FDI guidelines to be able to carry on with business in the country. Sources said, no new investment......