AI helps D2C brands improve delivery completion rates by 11% in Tier-2 & beyond, Velocity data shows
BENGALURU: Digital-first brands are increasingly turning to AI-led interventions to strengthen last-mile reliability in Tier-2 and smaller cities. AI voice calls, automated order and address verification and COD-to-prepaid conversion have improved delivery completion rates
External factors posed challenges to exports in March, yet optimistic of India’s exports, says Commerce Secretary
NEW DELHI: India’s exports may have faced challenges in March due to external factors, but the government will have clearer data on the overall impact once official numbers are released later this month, Commerce
RoSCTL, RoDTEP extension will boost export competitiveness amid global uncertainty : PHDCCI CEO
NEW DELHI : Amid the ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the continuation of schemes like RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) and RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products)
India permits Exports of essential commodities to Maldives for 2026-27
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday permitted export of specified quantities of certain commodities like eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, and dal for the Maldives for 2026-27. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Allcargo Logistics strengthens Varanasi handloom cluster with secure door-to-door and COD services
VARANASI: Allcargo Logistics Limited, housing its Domestic Supply Chain business, Express Distribution and Consultative Logistics has, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and success of the Varanasi handloom cluster, home to thousands
“Challenging times”, says PM on West Asia crisis during Mann ki Baat
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 29, 2026) noted that the situation in West Asia had created “challenging times” and called for those “politicising” the issue to refrain from doing so. He
Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand
NEW DELHI: External sector pressures are building up for the Indian economy amid a volatile global backdrop, with recent data from the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for March 2026 pointing to a deterioration
CBIC holds outreach programme on Duty Deferment Scheme for manufacturer importers in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: In pursuance of the key trade facilitation initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) organised a hybrid outreach programme in New Delhi on