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TREND | 20 Jan 2026

'Victorian Disease' confirmed at Amazon UK warehouse, Union raises concern

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Amazon says the TB cases are non-contagious, but unions are demanding the Coventry facility be shut until stronger safety measures are put in place

Lodha Developers to invest 1 trillion more in Maharashtra data centre park

Business Standard | 20 Jan 2026

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TREND | 20 Jan 2026

Amazon launches Echo Show 11, Show 8 gen 4 in India: Check price, features

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The new Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 bring larger displays, redesigned speakers, and sensor-based smart home routines to Amazon's smart display lineup in India

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TREND | 19 Jan 2026

Myntra ropes in ex-Lifestyle India exec Ritesh Mishra as Senior VP & Head of Category and Revenue

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Mishra will lead Myntra's category and revenue strategy, reinforcing the platform's core fashion and lifestyle businesses, while driving the next phase of growth, said the company

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TREND | 19 Jan 2026

Ensono appoints Shweta Sharma as senior director for talent acquisition in India

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Sharma joins from Amazon, where she led talent acquisition for multiple Stores Tech business lines and partnered with senior leadership on large-scale technology hiring

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TREND | 19 Jan 2026

Republic Day Sale 2026: Top iPhone deals on Flipkart, Amazon, and more

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For consumers wishing to upgrade, the Republic Day Sale 2026 offers some of the best iPhone deals both online and offline, with attractive discounts and price reductions on well-liked Apple models

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TREND | 17 Jan 2026

Centre to start recovery of taxes from Tiger Global after top court ruling

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The US-based investment firm's substantial sale of Flipkart's stake to Walmart Inc. was one of the largest exits by a foreign investor in the Indian e-commerce sector

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TREND | 16 Jan 2026

CCPA fines e-commerce platformsfor selling unauthorised walkie-talkies

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for listing and selling unauthorised walkie-talkies in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and telecom laws, issuing final orders against eight entities and imposing penalties totalling Rs 44 lakh. Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities -- Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, Meesho, MaskMan Toys, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart, IndiaMart, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, Krishna Mart, and Amazon, following the identification of over 16,970 non-compliant product listings across platforms. The CCPA found that platforms were facilitating the sale of Personal Mobile Radios (PMRs) operating outside the license-exempt frequency band, without Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certification or proper disclosure of licensing requirements. Penalties of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 lakh imposed The authority imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh each on Meesh

CCPA fines Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho 10 lakh each for illegal walkie-talkie sales

Business Line | 16 Jan 2026

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TREND | 15 Jan 2026

Flipkart taps former Tyson Foods executive Jane Duke for ethics role

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Veteran compliance leader joins e-commerce giant amid efforts to strengthen oversight and institutional leadership ahead of an IPO

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TREND | 14 Jan 2026

Amazon can't evade liability for defective TV, rules consumer commission

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A consumer commission has asked Amazon to pay a refund to a TV buyer along with compensation, holding that an e-commerce platform cannot avoid liability for a defective product by claiming to be a "mere intermediary" and not the actual seller. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (suburban Mumbai) on January 6 held Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (ASSPL) guilty of deficiency in service for resolving the issue. The commission, led by president Pradeep Kadu and member Gauri Kapse, ordered ASSPL to refund the customer, stressing that an online marketplace "cannot absolve itself of responsibility merely by describing itself as an intermediary, especially when it actively facilitates the sale, receives commercial benefit, and engages directly with consumers post-sale". "A consumer purchasing goods online does not have direct access to the manufacturer or service centre. The only visible and accessible entity is the online platform. The consumer relies not only on the

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TREND | 14 Jan 2026

Realme P5 With 10,000mAh Battery May Launch Soon Flipkart Teaser Of P-Series Phone Goes Live

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The Flipkart site showcases the launch timeline of previous P-series models from P1 to P4, building anticipation for the next entry.

Flipkart iPhone 17 Price Drop: Early Bird Deals Ahead Of Republic Day Sale

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