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 the Seattle-based Amazon’s India unit follows a similar move to stop shipping non-essential products to consumers in Italy and France, countries hit hard by the virus outbreak. Amazon India will prioritize the sale and delivery of household staples, packaged foods, healthcare, hygiene, and personal safety products, the company said in a blog post. Walmart Inc’s Flipkart, Amazon’s main rival in India, said it was extending delivery timelines in the light of disruptions in several states.

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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 …

Amazon Takes on Zomato and Swiggy, Rolls Out Food Delivery Business in India
4 years, 7 months ago

Amazon Takes on Zomato and Swiggy, Rolls Out Food Delivery Business in India

News 18  

Amazon India on Thursday said it is launching its food delivery operations in select parts of Bengaluru, a move that will see the e-commerce giant compete against major players like Zomato and Swiggy in the country. Amazon has been testing a food delivery service in India among its employees for over six months. Amazon's entry in the food delivery space …

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 …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Amazon says India business most affected due to the COVID-19 lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Amazon says India business most affected due to the COVID-19 lockdown

Firstpost  

Announcing its Q1 results for 2020, Amazon said that it would be spending $4 billion in COVID-19 related expenses during its Q2. The global e-commerce giant said that due to the nationwide lockdown it had to cut back on a lot of offerings in India and only deliver essential goods. “I think the biggest impact internationally has been in India …

Time for action to make India global manufacturing hub in post-coronavirus world: Industry experts
4 years, 8 months ago

Time for action to make India global manufacturing hub in post-coronavirus world: Industry experts

Firstpost  

India can be the destination of choice for global manufacturing in the post-COVID 19 world if it gets its acts together with the right policies as a lot of things are going for the country, say industry experts Bengaluru: India can be the destination of choice for global manufacturing in the post-COVID 19 world if it gets its acts together …

Amazon ties up with Indian Railways to transport essential items via 'COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains'; move likely to boost deliveries during lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Amazon ties up with Indian Railways to transport essential items via 'COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains'; move likely to boost deliveries during lockdown

Firstpost  

Amazon India has tied up with the Indian Railways for the transportation of consignments via ‘COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains’ across the country during the coronavirus lockdown Amazon India has tied up with the Indian Railways for the transportation of consignments via ‘COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains’ across the country during the coronavirus lockdown. As per the blog, “The company is leveraging …

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 …

Coronavirus panic-buying: As supermarkets ration items, should customers be stockpiling?
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus panic-buying: As supermarkets ration items, should customers be stockpiling?

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ocado warned customers they were facing “exceptionally high demand” for delivery slots, while elsewhere …

Coronavirus: Is Amazon still delivering in the UK during the pandemic?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Is Amazon still delivering in the UK during the pandemic?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “To serve our customers while also helping to ensure the safety of our …

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 …

Coronavirus Pandemic: Indian Chambers of Commerce wants govt to tweak policy for regular supply of essential items
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Pandemic: Indian Chambers of Commerce wants govt to tweak policy for regular supply of essential items

Firstpost  

Industry body Indian Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday urged the government to extend the list of support products and services in view of the coronavirus outbreak, saying many non-essential products are necessary to ensure regular supply of essential goods Kolkata: Industry body Indian Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday urged the government to extend the list of support products and services …

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 …

Coronavirus outbreak: FMCG firms limit operations only to essential items; Amazon, Walmart to stop non-essential sales
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: FMCG firms limit operations only to essential items; Amazon, Walmart to stop non-essential sales

Firstpost  

As various state governments issue notifications, the FMCG firms are in discussions with them to ensure that manufacture and distribution of essential products are streamlined ITC, Nestle and Dabur on Tuesday said they are producing only the essential items at their manufacturing units amid the lockdown to prevent spread of coronavirus. However, the company said as it is “in the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Coronavirus: CII seeks exemption for e-commerce, ITeS, food processing from prohibitory orders
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: CII seeks exemption for e-commerce, ITeS, food processing from prohibitory orders

Firstpost  

The Confederation of Indian Industry has urged the government to exempt services such as e-commerce including delivery boys and supply chain vendors, food processing warehousing and IT-ITeS from the imposition of section 144 and other similar directives amid the coronavirus outbreak New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry has urged the government to exempt services such as e-commerce including delivery …

Coronavirus: Amazon delivery delays on many products extend another month
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Amazon delivery delays on many products extend another month

Live Mint  

Amazon.com Inc.’s delivery delays of non-essential goods will extend for at least another month for many customers in the U.S. and Europe, stirring panic among online merchants who rely on the web retailer for business. Some Amazon merchants derive 90% or more of their sales on the platform because it dominates online shopping in the U.S. “Amazon is letting me …

Govt to soon announce measures to tackle coronavirus impact on industry: Nirmala Sitharaman
4 years, 10 months ago

Govt to soon announce measures to tackle coronavirus impact on industry: Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

The government on Tuesday reviewed the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China on Indian industries. The minister was addressing media after meeting representatives of the industry to review the situation following the outbreak of the deadly virus in China Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday to discuss the issue in detail. The …

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