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FILE PHOTO: A Shein logo is seen at the first physical space of Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein on its opening day inside the Le BHV Marais department store, the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville, in Paris, France, November 5, 2025. (REUTERS)
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How Shein came crashing down

Only a few years ago Shein looked unstoppable. Its novel business model—using oodles of data and clever algorithms to spot fashion trends and generate new…

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The development is in line with the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), unveiled on March 31, 2023, which identifies e-commerce as a focus area for amplifying India’s exports. (MINT/ Representative photo)
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Govt operationalises inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework

The government on Wednesday operationalised inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports, requiring interested firms to conduct business through a registered entity as an exporter-on-record (EOR), which…

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Commerce ministry set to roll out 8 export push steps next week

New Delhi: The commerce ministry is likely to roll out eight components of the Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission, including e-commerce, factoring services and warehousing,…

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Govt mitigating impact of US tariffs on Indian exports: Prasada

The government on Tuesday said it is working to mitigate the impact of the US tariffs on the country’s exports through a multi-pronged strategy including…

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Next generation GST reforms led to growth in sales across sectors: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the implementation of next generation GST reforms on September 22 has led to a growth in…

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Cabinet may discuss finance and market aid next week to boost exports

New Delhi: The Cabinet is expected to discuss next week a proposal for an Export Promotion Mission (EPM), aimed at strengthening the country’s export ecosystem…

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Mahindra-backed FirstCry faces Rs 2 lakh penalty for misleading ads, drip pricing
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Mahindra-backed FirstCry faces Rs 2 lakh penalty for misleading ads, drip pricing

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 2 lakh crore on baby-products brand FirstCry for false and misleading price…

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Prosus doubles stake in Urban Company ahead of $1.8 billion IPO
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Prosus doubles stake in Urban Company ahead of $1.8 billion IPO

Prosus NV, known for its massive stake in Tencent Holdings Ltd., said it more than doubled its stake in Urban Company ahead of the Indian…

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