International retail chains have historically considered micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) a roadblock for their India investments.
That backdrop can hardly be wished away at a time when marquee global e-commerce companies are caught in a tumultuous relationship with small businesses and the government is clearly backing the underdog. Are e-commerce majors such as Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart attempting to erode the business opportunities of small traders and MSMEs through their deep discounts, "predatory pricing" and preferential terms for select sellers on ...
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First Published: Wed, February 19 2020. 14:18 IST
