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PhonePe’s Pincode goes live in ten cities including Kolkata

Phonepe-backed Pincode, a shopping app developed on the government-backed marketplace, the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Tuesday said it has gone live in 10 cities across India. The cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Nodia, Gurgaon, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune and Kolkata. The app was launched in Bengaluru in April where it has delivered over one …

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A fisherman’s cooperative society in Kolkata to launch a trendy café

West Bengal-based brand Benfish will launch baked snacks at its own stores and franchisee outlets. It is a fisherman’s cooperative society that is all set to give multi-national chains, like KFC, Dominos and McDonald’s, a run for their money with regional snacks available at pocket-friendly prices. Benfish, which was registered under the West Bengal Cooperative Societies Act …

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AMPM: Kolkata’s New Cafe & Bar Where Artisanal Coffee, Cocktails & Timeless Charm Collide

Now, with new establishments being constructed every now and then, Park Street has become this interwoven tapestry of nostalgia dating back centuries combined with contemporary opulence. The renowned thoroughfare beautifully weaves itself into the fabric of the city, and Park Street’s latest addition, AMPM ingeniously embraces this sentiment in its design. AMPM Park Street is …

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Home decor brand Nestasia opens its first offline store in Kolkata

Nestasia, a home decor and lifestyle brand, announced the opening of its first-ever offline store in Kolkata, located on the bustling Russell Street. Spread over 750 sq. ft., the store offers more than 1200 products across its top seven categories- dining, kitchen, decor, bags and accessories, bath, soft furnishing, and stationery. The store is designed …

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ONDC launches ONDC Academy to create equal opportunities for both large and small sellers

Government’s initiative Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has collaborated with a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange to launch an academy to provide information to sellers and network participants about simple ways to conduct e-commerce business. In the current phase, the ONDC Academy will provide learning content in text and video formats to sellers …

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How technology permeated into kidswear and ushered the path to growth of the segment over time

Compared to the entire clothing market, the Indian kids’ apparel segment experienced the most growth in 2021. To stay current with fashion trends, manufacturers utilize dazzling materials. Neighborhoods and unorganized enterprises dominate India’s demand for children’s clothes. Organized players will be able to do so, giving them a solid foundation to grow their market share. …

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HOW BISWA BANGLA IS BRINGING BACK TRADITIONAL ARTS, CRAFT BACK FROM THE BRINK

Brand Biswa Bangla, is not just where the world meets Bengal, but also reflects the age old saying: ‘What Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow.’  In 2013, Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, created and floated the concept of ‘Biswa Bangla Brand’ along with the logo at a Cabinet meeting. Initially, the government planned …

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Building a D2C brand is just like perfecting your skincare routine!

Uptownie is a homegrown D2C womenswear brand with its roots in Kolkata, India. We design and manufacture clothes for Indian women, keeping in mind their preferences and sensibilities.  Shivani Agarwal, CMO and Co-founder at Uptownie has beautifully penned down her thoughts of building a D2C brand which according to her is just like perfecting one’s …

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Senco Gold made a strong debut at Stock Exchange

Senco Gold and Diamonds Becomes First Qualified Jeweller from East India to Import Gold on India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd (IIBX). Senco Gold and Diamonds proudly announces its achievement as the first Qualified Jeweller from East India to import gold on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) following the integration with ICEGATE. Recognized as a Qualified Jeweller by the …

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