October 13, 2015 - Big Billion Sale starts today: Flipkart looking to sell goods worth Rs 3,250 crore in 5 days

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Digital Big Billion Sale starts today: Flipkart looking to sell goods worth Rs 3,250 crore in 5 days India's largest online retailer Flipkart is looking to sell goods worth $500 million, or Rs 3,250 crore, during the five-day 'Big Billion Days' sale, sources privy to the e-tailer's plans told TOI.   Advt: Diamond India Ltd. introduces Limited Edition Sachin Tendulkar Swiss Silver Coins. Digital marketing is evolving everyday. Keep up with the latest trends. Digital Mobile wallet firm MobiKwik ties up with OYO Rooms, Zomato Mobile wallet company MobiKwik on Monday said it has tied up with OYO Rooms and Zomato, Digital Infosys hires ex-Philips exec Krish Shankar as HR head Plans to hire 20,000 freshers this year Digital Paytm joins hands with BookMyShow, Zomato and others to enable hyperlocal services for users You will soon be able to book movie tickets, order food and get neighbourhood deals on the Paytm app.   Digital Bangalore-based mobile tech startup Mubble raises undisclosed sum from Accel Partners Within a month after securing investment from Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, Bengaluru-based mobile technology start-up Mubble said it had raised an undisclosed amount in Series-A funding from Accel Partners. The money will be used to scale up the business, the company stated.   Retail India's most profitable and fastest growing large retailer is not what you would expect Since the launch of its first store in 2000, the retail chain has just focused on expanding in food and grocery Retail India's September retail inflation rises at 4.41 percent India's retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), for September increased to 4.41 percent, from 3.74 percent recorded for the previous month, on the back of higher food prices, official data showed on Monday. Retail Debate on levying of service charge by restaurants in Chandigarh Hindustan Times Hindustan TimesThe Delhi high court in the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association v/s Union of India case, while examining whether hotels or restaurants can charge any price above the maximum retail price (MRP) mentioned on mineral water packaged and ... Retail PayUmoney sees boom in digital adoption by SMEs Leading payment gateway player PayUmoney remains bullish about rapid adoption of e-commerce by the small and medium-sized enterprises. Telecom Vodafone India to Launch 4G Services in Mumbai by December Vodafone India last week said it will launch 4G services in Kerala by the end of December this year. Telecom 'India's mobile wallet market likely to cross $11-billion mark by 2022' Owing to increasing penetration of smartphones as well as tablets, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing mobile wallet markets in the Asia Pacific Telecom Make In India: Now OnePlus to start assembling smartphones locally OnePlus, the Chinese start-up behind popular OnePlus smartphones, will start assembling upcoming OnePlus devices from Foxconn's AP facility Telecom Telenor names Sharad Mehrotra as new India Chief Executive Officer Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor is restructuring its executive management team to better represent its international business, it said on Monday. Finance Can Ajay Piramal reinvent himself again? Piramal is looking to build on his existing financial services business with a successful bid for IL&FS Finance Yes Bank gets RBI approval for mutual fund, AMC and trustee company Asset management companies and trustee companies will be wholly owned subsidiaries of Yes Bank, the bank said in a regulatory filing Finance Bank of Baroda black money transfer case gets murkier The transfer took place under a rule that allows up to $100,000 in transfers as prepayment for imports, says a senior official at the bank Finance IndusInd Bank ties up with Tata AIA Life Insurance "The partners will collaborate to provide a wide range of solutions to address protection, savings and wealth creation needs of IndusInd Banks customers. Food/FMCG 109-year old Hamdard aims to revamp its biz Brand extensions of Rooh Afza expected in ready-to-drink category Food/FMCG Localbanya is 'temporarily' out of business "The company is also trying to change the model of sourcing merchandise from large retailers or cash-and-carry players to consumer goods companies directly." Food/FMCG Tata Chemicals launches umbrella brand Sampann The brand will cater to homes that require wholesome food without compromising on taste. Food/FMCG Vicco chairman Gajanan Pendharkar passes away Those in their 40s have indelible childhood memories of the 'Vicco turmeric ayurvedic cream' jingle telecast before the popular television series 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi' in 1985. Software Gionee to invest Rs 300 crore in India : Rolls out India made 4G device Chinese handset maker Gionee today unveiled its first made in India 4G smartphone 'F103', manufactured by electronic manufacturer Foxconn. Software More Indians are logging on anonymously using browsers like Tor, Freenet, I2P and Tails According to the Oxford Internet Institute, the Tor browser is estimated to have between 500,000 to 1 million daily users from India. Software Facebook pushes shopping features with the 'shop' tab in a move towards e-commerce Facebook Inc wants its users to shop for clothes and other products from their mobile phones without ever leaving its app. Software Telecom operators fear Microsoft may get free access to low frequency bands During Modis recent trip to Silicon Valley, Microsoft Chief Nadella said the company is keen to bring lowcost Internet access to 5 lakh villages. Ecommerce Hiring picks up steam : Companies are going back empty handed from top B-Schools in India "Companies have been so upbeat on hiring that this was waiting to happen," said Kapil, in charge of placements at the business school. Ecommerce What India can learn from Europe about protecting online buyers? After some initial reluctance, Indians have vigorously taken to buying goods online. If data is needed to confirm the general sense, online sales have grown from $0.7 billion in 2012 to $7 billion in 2015 and are expected to cross $12 billion in 2016. It is the rule of the social, that alongside b Ecommerce Snapdeal eyes $100 mn take in \\\'Electronics Monday\\\' sale Ecommerce major Snapdeal today said it expects $100 million (about Rs 647 crore) revenue from its ‘Electronics Monday’ sale. Ecommerce Snapdeal eyes $100 mn take in 'Electronics Monday' sale Ecommerce major Snapdeal today said it expects $100 million (about Rs 647 crore) revenue from its ‘Electronics Monday’ sale. Franchise Franchisee Journey: From medical assistant and front desk staffer at Any Lab Test Now to Any Lab Test Now franchisee in 3 years Alex Lamkin worked his way up at Any Lab Test Now to take over the very location where he started his career. Franchise A few tips from a franchisee recruiter who’s learnt lessons the hard way Mortgage broker Citiwide Homeloans has learned a lot about the recruitment of potential franchisees. HR Infosys appoints Krish Shankar as global HR head, attrition rate drops to 14.1 per cent Infosys has announced that it appointed former Philips executive Krish Shankar as its global HR head, filling a role that had been vacant for nearly six months HR CFOs are increasingly outsourcing these jobs to consultants Flickr/Phillie CasablancaCFOs are hiring outside consultants at an increasing rate.Employment search and placement agency Robert Half Management Resources HR Telenor appoints Sharad Mehrotra as India CEO Telenor India has appointed Sharad Mehrotra as its new chief executive officer, filling the space vacated by Vivek Sood. HR Here is why America is obsessed with Steve Jobs NeThe Americans' obsession with stories about celebrity CEOs like Steve Jobs has got more to do with their cultural fascination for romantic individualist Logistics Ten seats in a row: Airlines squeezing economy for profit; Air India's 8, B777-200 ( long range) aircrafts will have this arrangement Across the world, airlines are increasing the number of seats in economy class by shrinking seat width, armrests and aisles, and packing in more passengers per inch. Logistics Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Acquires ISO 9001:2008 Certificate The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has acquired ISO 9001:2008 certificate for monitoring, planning, development and maintenance of highway in... Logistics Geneva IT major to provide new technology at Cochin airport; SITA will use its passenger management system to handle increasing traffic With 21 percent passenger growth, India’s Cochin International Airport has installed management technology in order to cope with demand. Logistics Air Arabia flight suffers bird hit during landing at Coimbatore airport; temporarily grounded The city-bound Air Arabia flight from Sharjah with 100 passengers on board was grounded at the Coimbatore International Airport on Monday after it was hit by a bird while landing, police said. Construction Commercial realty on growth path, says CBRE report The Indian office space market has witnessed completion of 10 million square feet of office space during July-September 2015... Construction Warrants against builders issued by NGT The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued bailable warrants against seven builders for not responding to notices by the Agra Municipal Corp a.. Construction DLF to look at new business model DLF Ltd could be looking at a new business model where it will build and complete residential projects before selling apartments in them. Construction AP's capital Amravati development to be carried under PPP model The foundation stone for AP's capital city Amaravati would be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 'Vijaya Dasami' day of October 22. Marketing What Do Marketers Think About Facebook’s Reaction Button : Report Facebook has completely rested the case of bringing in a Dislike button with the latest announcement of Reactions.   Marketing Offline pharmacies protest online sale of drugs : to remain closed on Wednesday While online cab aggregators and self drive cars have already faced the heat along with e-commerce players when it comes to offline retail and businesses, the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), has called for a one day nationwide strike on Wednesday, October 14 to protest Marketing New-age roles for advertising professionals : Report Significant changes in consumer behaviour across geographies have opened up new-age roles for young advertising professionals Marketing Indian platinum market on an upswing Platinum sales are on the rise in India. Not just in metros it’s fast catching up in tier-II cities as well Politics 'Mumbai Is A Tolerant City': Sudheendra Kulkarni Takes A Dig At Shiv Sena During Kasuri's Book Launch MUMBAI--Unfazed by the Shiv Sena protest and blackening of the face of Sudheendra Kulkarni, the launch of former Pakistan External Minister KM Kasuri's book ​'Neither a Hawk Nor a Dove' took place a Politics Quotas, Art 370: Why BR Ambedkar would not recognise our Constitution today India's Constitution, with 100 amendments to date, is a poor shadow of the liberal document Ambedkar gave us. Ambedkar's reason for making amendments easy have ended up subverting its fundamental values. Politics 1984 Riots: CBI Supports Victims' Transfer Plea For Evidence Not Being Properly Recorded NEW DELHI--The CBI today did not oppose the plea of some anti-Sikh riot victims in the Delhi High Court seeking transfer of a related case to another court alleging that the evidence was not being pro Politics Bihar Elections: 57% voter turnout in first round, next phase on Oct 16 Around 57 percent of 13.5 million electorate voted on Monday in 49 of the 243 constituencies in the first round of battle for political power in Bihar. The two main fronts soon claimed victory. Sports In MP small town, Ishwar Pandey is the go-to man When Ishwar is away, it’s the senior Pandey, a retired army JCO, who has to deal with his son’s unprecedented fanfare. Sports Robert Lewandowski leads Poland to Euro 2016, Germany seal spot too Robert Lewandowski equalled former Northern Ireland striker David Healy's 13-goal record as Poland claimed 2nd place in Group D. Sports Younis Khan poised to pass Pakistan ‘legend’ Javed Miandad’s record Younis Khan needs just 19 more runs in the three-Test series against England to pass Miandad's tally of 8,832 runs. Sports Pele ends controversy: ‘You can never have another Pele’ Pele was addressing the students at NSHM Knowledge Campus. Entertainment A whacky comedy on death by Kalki Koechlin As Kalki Koechlin made her directorial debut with the play "The Living Room", the actor, who doesn’t shy away from experimentation, is reinventing herself in another role. Entertainment Makers of ‘Enthiran 2’ to use motion capture technology Some key scenes of Rajinikanth-starrer "Enthiran 2" will be filmed using motion capture technology, which will also be shot in 3D. Entertainment Keith Richards finds Led Zeppelin ‘hollow’ The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has given his take on English rock band Led Zeppelin and branded them as "hollow". Entertainment Ram Charan to launch two production houses Ram Charan says he will soon be launching two new production houses and also work with his star uncle Pawan Kalyan. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy    Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India