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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh CM hails 'Chintan Shivir 2.0' as potent platform for policymaking
RAIPUR: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that training sessions like 'Chintan Shivir 2.0' offer a fresh perspective for governance and empower the policy-making process. He emphasised that such events provide ministers with a valuable opportunity to learn the intricacies of good governance and transformative leadership. Chief Minister Sai and all state ministers participated in the first session of the two-day Chintan Shivir at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. The session included extensive discussions on "transformative leadership," "visionary governance," "culture," "good governance," and "nation-building." IIM Indore Director Professor Himanshu Rai delivered a lecture on "Transformative Leadership and Visionary Governance." He highlighted selfless action and ethical administration through verses from the Bhagavad Gita, stressing that work should be done for its inherent rightness, not merely for its results. Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, shared his thoughts on "Culture, Good Governance, and Nation-Building." He said, "India's unity is not only geographical but also cultural and spiritual. Nation-building is possible not just through policies or resources, but through cultural consciousness and ethical values." He underscored the significance of Antyodaya, prioritising the welfare of the last person in society as a key aspect of good governance. Chief Minister Sai noted that Chintan Shivir events provide new direction and energy to governance. He described the insights from both expert speakers as highly inspirational and beneficial for policy-making.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Small traders plan stir against e-commerce giants, quick commerce firms
New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders ( CAIT ) announced on Sunday that it plans a three-day national conclave from May 16 to 18, in Delhi and Vrindavan in UP against major e-commerce and quick commerce companies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto. CAIT, which claims to represent over 90 million small businesses across the country, said it aims to strategise and mobilise a nationwide movement against the alleged unethical and unlawful practices of these e-commerce companies. The conclave is expected to be attended by more than 100 top trade leaders from different states of the country, according to a CAIT statement. CAIT has accused these platforms of systematically undermining India's traditional retail sector by misusing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to fund predatory pricing, control supply chains, and establish monopolistic dominance. Such practices are reportedly pushing over 30 million small retailers and kirana stores towards extinction, threatening the livelihoods of approximately 250 million individuals dependent on the retail trade. CAIT alleges that these companies have acquired FDI but have not invested in building infrastructure development, but to subsidize losses and offer deep discounts through select vendors, violating FDI norms. They are not doing trade but have deeply involved in " valuation game", said CAIT. The brick and mortar traders have also accused these online platforms of breaching the Competition Act, 2002, by entering exclusive agreements, manipulating pricing, and withholding critical information from consumers, thereby restricting market competition and consumer choice. CAIT has further alleged that the operation of numerous "dark stores" across the country for deliveries is seen as a direct violation of FDI policies that prohibit e-commerce entities from maintaining inventory and establishing retail outlets. "These commerce platforms are no less than the modern-day East India Company," stated CAIT National President B.C. Bhartia. "Their objective is to dominate the market by eliminating small grocery and retail stores, creating an uneven playing field that threatens the livelihood of over 3 crore kirana shops in India." CAIT Chairman Brij Mohan Agrawal said that CAIT has previously submitted a comprehensive white paper, highlighting these concerns and urging immediate regulatory intervention. The organisation emphasizes that the unchecked growth of these foreign-funded companies poses a significant threat to India's small retail ecosystem. He informed that on 16th May, a day long conclave will be held at New Delhi and in 17th and 18th May a Chintan Shivir has been organised at Vrindavan by the CAIT where trade leaders across the country will decide agitational program against these Companies which will be conducted in more than 500 cities across the Country. The modalities of the agitation will be decided in Chintan Shivir. The conclave will culminate in a unified call for action, demanding that these e-commerce and quick commerce companies either comply with Indian laws and fair trade practices or exit the Indian market, the CAIT statement added.
The Print
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Government committed to easing logistics, boosting market access for Indian agri and processed foods: Commerce Secretary
Barthwal pointed out that 'Academia and Research institutions must be a part of multisectoral consultations so that Research and Development can be a major focus for innovation and sustainability in agri exports.' New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agriculture and processed food products, said Sunil Barthwal, Secretary Department of Commerce, in his address at a high-level Chintan Shivir organised by Agricultural & Processed Food Products Authority(APEDA) in the national capital . He emphasised that, agricultural production and productivity both are the need of the hour, as quoted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in a release. He reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to further deliberate on the ideas and strategies discussed during the sessions. The consultative dialogue brought together senior officials from the Union Government, Central Ministries, representatives from State Governments, policy experts, industry leaders from Agri trade and Processed Foods sector to deliberate on strategies for enhancing the export of Agricultural And Processed Food Products from India. The inaugural session of the Chintan Shivir was co- chaired by Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of Department of Commerce, and Subrata Gupta, Secretary of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The session was also graced by the Special Secretary, Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Varsha Joshi, and other senior officers of the Union and State governments, policymakers and industry leaders. In his opening remarks, Secretary of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Subrata Gupta highlighted the importance of infrastructure development and value addition to ensure sustainable export growth. He emphasised that there is a need to develop infrastructure, Sanitary and Phytosanitary standards at par with international norms, tariff plans and more synergy between Union Government, State Government, various departments and Industry stakeholders. He identified key potential products and sectors for processed foods exports like Alcoholic Beverages, Nutraceuticals and Value-Added Products. The Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Rajesh Agrawal, emphasised the critical role of synergistic efforts among Union government, State Government, industry stakeholders and farming communities in realising India's agri-export potential. He emphasised on the need to have a more synergetic approach amongst various stakeholders to take new agriculture, processed food and Value Added Products to new geographies. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
04-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
CAIT to hold conclave to take on ecommerce, quick commerce giants
The three-day conclave from 16-18 May will focus on strategies to counter the alleged unethical practices of Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto and others Aman Sahu New Delhi The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a small business traders' organisation, has announced a three-day National Conclave from 16 to 18 May 2025, to be held in New Delhi and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. A day-long conclave will be held in New Delhi on 16 May, followed by a Chintan Shivir on 17 and 18 May in Vrindavan. The conclave is expected to be attended by more than 100 top trade leaders from various states across the country. The event aims to strategise and mobilise a nationwide movement against the alleged unethical and unlawful practices of major e-commerce and quick commerce companies, including foreign-funded entities such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and others. The traders' body has accused these companies of misusing FDI, violating regulations, and promoting the establishment of dark stores. The conclave comes at a time when major companies are pivoting towards quick commerce. Recently, Reliance Retail introduced a 30-minute delivery model to compete with existing quick commerce players. CAIT has been urging the government to regulate quick commerce companies through policy interventions that support small traders. CAIT Chairman Brij Mohan Agrawal said the organisation has previously submitted a comprehensive white paper, highlighting these concerns and calling for immediate regulatory action. 'The organisation emphasises that the unchecked growth of these foreign-funded companies poses a significant threat to India's small retail ecosystem,' he added.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Government committed to easing logistics, boosting market access for Indian agri and processed foods: Commerce Secretary
Government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agriculture and processed food products, said Sunil Barthwal, Secretary Department of Commerce, in his address at a high-level Chintan Shivir organised by Agricultural & Processed Food Products Authority(APEDA) in the national capital . #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad Barthwal pointed out that "Academia and Research institutions must be a part of multisectoral consultations so that Research and Development can be a major focus for innovation and sustainability in agri exports." He emphasised that, agricultural production and productivity both are the need of the hour, as quoted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in a release. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo He reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to further deliberate on the ideas and strategies discussed during the sessions. The consultative dialogue brought together senior officials from the Union Government, Central Ministries, representatives from State Governments, policy experts, industry leaders from Agri trade and Processed Foods sector to deliberate on strategies for enhancing the export of Agricultural And Processed Food Products from India. Live Events The inaugural session of the Chintan Shivir was co- chaired by Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of Department of Commerce, and Subrata Gupta, Secretary of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The session was also graced by the Special Secretary, Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Varsha Joshi, and other senior officers of the Union and State governments, policymakers and industry leaders. In his opening remarks, Secretary of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Subrata Gupta highlighted the importance of infrastructure development and value addition to ensure sustainable export growth. He emphasised that there is a need to develop infrastructure, Sanitary and Phytosanitary standards at par with international norms, tariff plans and more synergy between Union Government, State Government, various departments and Industry stakeholders. He identified key potential products and sectors for processed foods exports like Alcoholic Beverages, Nutraceuticals and Value-Added Products. The Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Rajesh Agrawal, emphasised the critical role of synergistic efforts among Union government, State Government, industry stakeholders and farming communities in realising India's agri-export potential. He emphasised on the need to have a more synergetic approach amongst various stakeholders to take new agriculture, processed food and Value Added Products to new geographies.
