Flipkart suspends services as India lockdown impedes online grocery deliveries
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart suspends services as India lockdown impedes online grocery deliveries

Firstpost  

Amazon India’s pantry service that delivers groceries was also not available in several cities. New Delhi: Walmart Inc’s Flipkart has suspended services, a notice on the Indian e-commerce firm’s website said on Wednesday, as India began a 21-day lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the lockdown from Tuesday midnight, but a federal government advisory suggested exempting e-commerce deliveries of essentials such as food and medical equipment in addition to grocery stores and banks. Walmart Inc’s Flipkart has suspended services, a notice on the Indian e-commerce firm’s website said on Wednesday, as India began a 21-day lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/7IHIQmtCkP pic.twitter.com/uwDOYSfOGk — Reuters Asia March 25, 2020 Flipkart, whose services include grocery deliveries, did not say how long the suspension would last. Even before Modi’s announcement, several cities across India had begun imposing curfews though essential services were allowed.

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Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

A survey with more than 18,000 responses from citizens residing in 30 districts of Maharashtra shows that the majority are in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions, but with permission for home deliveries to minimise consumer inconvenience and business disruption, not only of essentials but of other goods as well. The survey was conducted online by LocalCircles, one of the leading …

Want complete lockdown in Ludhiana, 17-hr curfew will not suffice: Industry
3 years, 8 months ago

Want complete lockdown in Ludhiana, 17-hr curfew will not suffice: Industry

Hindustan Times  

Though the industry has been demanding that trading hours of shops selling essential items be curtailed, the district administration’s announcement of a 17-hour curfew has not gone down well with its stakeholders, who want a complete lockdown. Barring a few sectors such as chemists, emergency medical facilities and milk vendors, all shops, including those selling essential items, will remain open …

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown

News 18  

Amazon and Flipkart have suspended delivery of non-essential items across Delhi, a day after CM Arvind Kejriwal announced lockdown to curb the spread of rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The development comes days after the two companies suspended delivery of non-essential goods in Mumbai, following a similar coronavirus-related lockdown announced by the Maharashtra government. In a statement to Gadgets …

Amazon, Flipkart to only deliver essential orders in Delhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Amazon, Flipkart to only deliver essential orders in Delhi

India Today  

E-commerce platforms Flipkart and Amazon have stopped delivering non-essential good in Delhi after the lockdown was imposed in the city by the government. Confirming the same, Amazon India spokesperson said in a statement, “Customers trust Amazon.in to safely deliver all products according to their respective needs. We request the Delhi Government to allow delivery and inter / intra state movement …

Fruit Vendors Included in Essential Services List as Maharashtra Amends 'Mini Lockdown' Rules
3 years, 9 months ago

Fruit Vendors Included in Essential Services List as Maharashtra Amends 'Mini Lockdown' Rules

News 18  

Petrol pumps, government and private security services, and fruit vendors among others have been added to the list of essential services being exempted from the ambit of the strict curbs that came into force in Maharashtra from Monday night, as per the revised guidelines. Meanwhile, organisations like the Securities and Exchange Board of India, offices of the SEBI recognised market …

Lockdown in Maharashtra can't be ruled out as Covid-19 cases rise, says Uddhav; stricter curbs to be announced soon
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra can't be ruled out as Covid-19 cases rise, says Uddhav; stricter curbs to be announced soon

Hindustan Times  

Addressing the people of the state amid the ongoing Covid-19 spike, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said a lockdown in the state can not be ruled out, but an alternative to complete lockdown will be found out in a day or two after the CM discusses the situation with experts. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a high-level …

Homemade Food Start-ups Thriving in Lockdown Can Now be Fined Rs 5 Lakh for Not Having Licence
4 years, 2 months ago

Homemade Food Start-ups Thriving in Lockdown Can Now be Fined Rs 5 Lakh for Not Having Licence

News 18  

The coronavirus lockdown saw the start of many new home kitchens and homemade food delivery services in India. As the lockdown led to considerable job loss and the hospitality industry took one of the biggest hits, many turned to online catering and food delivery to cater to the rising demand for home-delivered food amid the lockdown. The State Food Safety …

After Centre's Unlock 4 Guidelines, Haryana Withdraws Order to Keep Markets Shut on Monday & Tuesday
4 years, 4 months ago

After Centre's Unlock 4 Guidelines, Haryana Withdraws Order to Keep Markets Shut on Monday & Tuesday

News 18  

After the Centre’s Unlock 4 guidelines, the Haryana government on Sunday withdrew its order to keep markets in urban areas closed on Monday and Tuesday. Issuing the Unlock 4 guidelines on Saturday, the Union Home Ministry had said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside containment zones without prior consultation with the central government. In a tweet, …

Prolonged lockdown pushed up grocery bills: Survey
4 years, 7 months ago

Prolonged lockdown pushed up grocery bills: Survey

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Consumers paid more for essentials and groceries during India’s lockdown that started on 25 March as discounts and promotions, typically offered by retailers, went missing during the initial phases of the curbs that disrupted availability of supplies, a survey by LocalCircles has found. Consumers paid more during the lockdown than they did before this period because of reduced …

Govt rejects Flipkart's proposal for entering food retail sector, company says will re-apply
4 years, 7 months ago

Govt rejects Flipkart's proposal for entering food retail sector, company says will re-apply

Firstpost  

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has rejected Walmart-backed Flipkart’s proposal seeking approval for entry to the food retail sector citing a regulatory issue, an official said on Monday New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has rejected Walmart-backed Flipkart’s proposal seeking approval for entry to the food retail sector citing a regulatory …

Snapdeal resumes pan-India deliveries, only platform to offer CoD in all zones
4 years, 7 months ago

Snapdeal resumes pan-India deliveries, only platform to offer CoD in all zones

India TV News  

Ecommerce platform Snapdeal on Tuesday resumed full services pan-India, covering over 26,000 pincodes, including those in the containment zones it used to serve pre-lockdown. The ecommerce industry was in deep crisis after government banned them from taking non-essential goods orders during the lockdowns that began on March 25. A statement from the company claimed that they are only platform offering …

Flipkart awaits advisories from states for resuming full services; Centre allows delivery of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms
4 years, 7 months ago

Flipkart awaits advisories from states for resuming full services; Centre allows delivery of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms

Firstpost  

Sales of non-essential items on e-commerce platforms in the first week of May, after sales of such items were allowed in green and orange zones, were lower than last year on account of the lockdown. New Delhi: Walmart-owned Flipkart on Monday said it is awaiting advisories from different states for resuming full services, including in red zones, a day after …

COVID-19 lockdown in India extended till 31 May; schools, colleges to remain shut; inter-state travel allowed if both govts agree
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown in India extended till 31 May; schools, colleges to remain shut; inter-state travel allowed if both govts agree

Firstpost  

The Centre allowed inter- and intra-state movement of public vehicles with conditions and reopening of all shops except those in malls and COVID-19 containment zones New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday allowed inter- and intra-state movement of public vehicles with conditions and reopening of all shops except those in malls and COVID-19 containment zones as it extended the nationwide lockdown …

Lockdown 3.0: From laptops to apparels, people place orders online for non-essential items; staff crunch may delay deliveries
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown 3.0: From laptops to apparels, people place orders online for non-essential items; staff crunch may delay deliveries

Firstpost  

From laptops to apparels, people logged on to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal on Monday to place orders for non-essential items New Delhi: From laptops to apparels, people logged on to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal on Monday to place orders for non-essential items but lack of adequate manpower amid the lockdown could delay …

Amazon, Flipkart can't deliver mobile phones, TVs during lockdown: Everything you need to know
4 years, 8 months ago

Amazon, Flipkart can't deliver mobile phones, TVs during lockdown: Everything you need to know

India Today  

A day after the government announced that the e-commerce platforms can deliver non-essential goods from April 20, revised guidelines by the government said that it cannot. Earlier, the government had given a nod to e-commerce websites like Amazon, Flipkart to operate fully and deliver all essential and non-essential items to the customers during the lockdown. Currently, e-commerce platforms like Amazon …

Coronavirus lockdown | E-commerce firms can’t supply non-essential goods, says Indian government
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | E-commerce firms can’t supply non-essential goods, says Indian government

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday clarified that supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies will remain prohibited during the lockdown. The Ministry also issued guidelines for the movement of migrant labourers living in relief camps to their workplace, within the boundaries of a State, in areas where the lockdown will be relaxed from April 20. Commerce and Railway …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Appliances, electronics industry seek nod from local authorities to restart production
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Appliances, electronics industry seek nod from local authorities to restart production

Firstpost  

Home appliances and consumer electronics manufacturers said they are gearing up to resume production and are in talks with local authorities for permission to operate factories which are located within or near city municipal limits New Delhi: Home appliances and consumer electronics manufacturers said they are gearing up to resume production and are in talks with local authorities for permission …

Amazon, Flipkart and other e-commerce websites allowed to deliver non-essential items from April 20
4 years, 8 months ago

Amazon, Flipkart and other e-commerce websites allowed to deliver non-essential items from April 20

India Today  

Great news for customers as the government has now allowed the e-commerce websites to deliver non-essential items from April 20. Earlier, the customers couldn’t order things like Mobile, Laptop, television sets or other important gadgets from the e-commerce websites but as per the latest guidelines, the e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and others can resume their services from April 20. …

Zomato, Swiggy finding it hard to deliver food amid lockdown in India
4 years, 9 months ago

Zomato, Swiggy finding it hard to deliver food amid lockdown in India

India Today  

The coronavirus has come down heavily on people all across the world. In India, a 21-day lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Modi on March 25 and since then many food and grocery delivery companies are grappling to deliver the products despite being classified as essential services. When the lockdown was announced, it was stated that restaurants will remain open …

Coronavirus: Flipkart to resume grocery delivery, BigBasket too coming online, 10 key updates about food and online delivery
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Flipkart to resume grocery delivery, BigBasket too coming online, 10 key updates about food and online delivery

India Today  

E-commerce giants Flipkart, BigBasket and Grofers have resumed their services in some parts of India a day after their services were interrupted due to the nationwide lockdown announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25. Several delivery executives from various online delivery apps had alleged that they were beaten up and harassed by the police and local goons …

India coronavirus lockdown | Delivery issues add to woes for homebound
4 years, 9 months ago

India coronavirus lockdown | Delivery issues add to woes for homebound

The Hindu  

Many e-commerce firms were forced to suspend deliveries to their customers in major cities across the country on Wednesday with local authorities unable to ensure the safety of delivery persons on the first day of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus | Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India “The key challenge in the …

India coronavirus lockdown | Grocers scramble to restock after night of panic buying
4 years, 9 months ago

India coronavirus lockdown | Grocers scramble to restock after night of panic buying

The Hindu  

After witnessing a night of panic buying following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a 21-day restriction on non-essential services, grocery stores and supermarkets across the city were busy restocking on Wednesday and tried to enforce social distancing between customers. Social distancing In Kalkaji, grocery and supply stores were busy restocking empty shelves in expectation of more panic buying. Fruit …

Flipkart and Big Basket to resume limited operations during lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart and Big Basket to resume limited operations during lockdown

Op India  

E-commerce giant Walmart Inc’s Flipkart will resume delivery of food and essential services partially after getting a nod from the federal and state governments, while online grocery store Big Basket has started operating in ten cities, while they are in the process of getting approval of resume operations in nine other cities. Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Group tweeted after receiving …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Amazon says it will halt orders for non-essential products in India
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Amazon says it will halt orders for non-essential products in India

Firstpost  

Amazon India will prioritize the sale and delivery of household staples, packaged foods, healthcare, hygiene and personal safety products Amazon.com Inc’s India unit on Tuesday said it will halt orders for non-essential products in India to prioritize customers’ critical needs at a time when much of the country is under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The decision by …

Flipkart suspends all its services as the nationwide 21-days lockdown comes into effect
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart suspends all its services as the nationwide 21-days lockdown comes into effect

Firstpost  

Flipkart, whose services include grocery deliveries, did not say how long the suspension would last. Walmart Inc’s Flipkart has suspended services, a notice on the Indian e-commerce firm’s website said on Wednesday, as India began a 21-day lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the lockdown from Tuesday midnight, but a federal government …

Flipkart, Myntra announce temporary suspension of services
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart, Myntra announce temporary suspension of services

India TV News  

E-commerce sites Flipkart and Myntra on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension of their services in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and the 21-day lockdown announced to prevent its spread. Meanwhile,Myntra, which is a part of the Flipkart group has also announced that it is "temporarily not accepting any new orders." This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday …

Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed
4 years, 9 months ago

Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed

Al Jazeera  

India’s 1.3 billion people asked to stay home for 21 days as biggest single lockdown of coronavirus pandemic begins. “There are no clear instructions, police are telling us to close down the shop,” said Ram Agarwal, a grocer in New Delhi swamped by people looking to buy dry food supplies and milk. “Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a news …

Flipkart shuts down and Amazon limits orders in India under coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart shuts down and Amazon limits orders in India under coronavirus lockdown

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — India’s biggest online retailers have sharply reduced their service after the government ordered a three-week lockdown on residents across the country in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It said in a blog post that it would “temporarily stop taking orders” for some items as workers focus on filling orders for “critical” goods, such as household …

Coronavirus in India: Online grocery firms aim for smoother deliveries amid lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Online grocery firms aim for smoother deliveries amid lockdown

India Today  

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in India on Tuesday, several online grocery retailers who have faced several supply chain hiccups over the past few days are aiming to restart delivery as early as possible. Online grocery delivery services like Big Basket, Grofers and Amazon had been forced to cancel many orders over the past few …

Covid19 lockdown: Online delivery of food items is essential service but don't rely on it for your dinner
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid19 lockdown: Online delivery of food items is essential service but don't rely on it for your dinner

India Today  

While India goes into a 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus infections and Covid-19, can you order food items and essentials online and get them delivered to your house? However, despite the clear rules the biggest e-commerce companies and despite termed as an essential service, are struggling to deliver products across the country. Several companies like Grofers, BigBasket, and Milkbasket allege …

21-day All India Lockdown: Bigbasket services affected as COVID-19 leads to large-scale panic
4 years, 9 months ago

21-day All India Lockdown: Bigbasket services affected as COVID-19 leads to large-scale panic

India TV News  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nation-wide lockdown, people have rushed to their nearest grocery stores to buy daily-use commodities. Bigbasket, one of India's biggest online grocery delivery service, has had its service affected. After the lockdown was announced, the Bigbasket app reads -- Dear Customer, we are not operational due to restrictions imposed by local authorities on …

Coronavirus: Lockdown pushes fast-moving consumer goods into the slow lane
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Lockdown pushes fast-moving consumer goods into the slow lane

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Even as demand for fast-moving consumer goods has continued to surge in India, makers and distributors of essential goods have said that strict lockdowns in several states over the past two days has caused a disruption in the supply and movement of goods. Several distributors and retailers said they are operating in line with orders passed by several …

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