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GST Commissioner unveils e-Invoice Book

Nov 19, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Amazon, #Bhogavalli Mallikarjuna Gupta, #Biswarup Basu, #Cost and Management Accountant(CMA), #e-Invoice Book, #Flipkart, #GST, #GST Taxpayers, #Notion Press

Hyderabad based Cost and Management Accountant(CMA), Bhogavalli Mallikarjuna Gupta authored “e-Invoice–The Encyclopedia for Indian GST” is unveiled here in the city today. GST Commissioner Dr Purushotham, Principal Commissioner, Hyderabad Commissionerate unveiled the book on Wednesday in his chambers at Basheerbagh.

While releasing the book, Dr Purushotham congratulated the author and suggested him to write more books.

Books are important sources of disseminating professional knowledge. The book contains experiences of many experts The foreword of the book is written by current National President, Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Biswarup Basu.

The 528 page English book published by Notion Press talks about what is e-invoicing, the need for it and the benefits for the taxpayers and the government. It also helps the professionals in implementing e-invoice in their or clients organisations stated by the author.

The e-invoicing is new to Indian taxpayers, but it is implemented in 100 plus countries across the globe and still has not matured. Hence, the need for the book like this one. e-invoicing is implemented in all the countries in a phased manner, and India is also following the same

Nearly 50,000 practice GST in India and approximately 3000 in the state. They include CMAs, CAs, GST Practitioners, Tax Advocates and Accountants.

India has 1.25 crore registered GST Taxpayers. The book will be useful to all of them. e-invoicing has to be issued by all GST Taxpayers having turnover above Rs 100 crore in a financial year from 1st January 2021. And from 1st of April 2021, it is expected to be applicable to all B2B(Business to Business) transactions.

The book covers the legal aspects of e-invoicing, the procedural aspects, the technicals and impact on business processes.

Priced at Rs 549/- the book is available on Amazon, Flipkart, Notion Press. The book is also available globally. It is available in both print and Kindle versions

This is the 7th book by the author. His other six books include Rollup Your Sleeves for GST the Impending Tax Reforms in India, Guidance Note on Annual Returns for GST, Good and Simple Tax GST for You and others.

The author can be reached on his Mobile: +91 9949644633

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Gift joy and a festive season full of hygiene and happiness this Diwali with Raho Safe

Nov 17, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments ##RahoSafe, #Amazon, #Flipkart, #Nusrat Jahan, #Nykaa, #Pee Safe, #Raho Safe, #Vikas Bagaria

Raho Safe, the sister concern of India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand, Pee Safe, is showing how to spread happiness and hygiene this festive season. The brand’s Diwali campaign talks about how you can #RahoSafe, and with a small gift, make the world more hygienic to bring everyone closer.

The pandemic has not only changed how we work but also the way festivals are being celebrated. There is apprehension around safety and hygiene making people wary of exchanging gifts too. Raho Safe’s campaign focuses on how we can still gift responsibly and something that is hygienic and safe with Raho Safe Essentials.

Raho Safe Essentials include Multipurpose Surface Protectant, Hand Sanitizer, Cleansing Wipes, and Sanitary Pad. All Raho Safe products are affordable and kill 99.9% of the germs.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Raho Safe, said, “Diwali this year has come with a twist with most of us celebrating at home. However, what has not changed is the spirit of bringing happiness through gifts. At Raho Safe, we are urging everyone to gift differently this year, with products that are safe, hygienic and help you stay germ-free. #RahoSafe this year and gift everyone an Essentials kit. Raho Safe products are formulated and designed specifically for our TG, who are also well-informed and aware. They address the needs of our consumers pan India and we are constantly inspired to innovate for them.”

Pee Safe’s sister concern Raho Safe launched in March 2020 brings in affordable products such as sanitary pads, disinfectants, and hand sanitizers. Pee Safe recently signed on MP and actor Nusrat Jahan as its regional ambassador and Raho Safe brought on board actor, influencer and entrepreneur Jacqueline Fernandez as its brand ambassador for two years.

Apart from retail stores, Pee Safe and Raho Safe products are also available online atwww.peesafe.com and across leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Nykaa, and Flipkart. Pee Safe started with its bestselling Toilet Seat Sanitizer Spray followed by other products addressing personal hygiene for both men and women. Raho Safe offers hand sanitizers, multi-surface protectants and other products. While both brands have registered good growth, it has increased further given the heightened focus on personal hygiene and sanitation post-COVID-19.

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Celebrate this Diwali with Equator’s One-Time 33% Discount Introductory Festive Offer

Nov 10, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Amazon, #Diwali, #Equator, #Equator Advanced Appliances, #Flipkart, #Mr. Atul Vir

In the wake of the current pandemic, India has witnessed an inherently ‘indoor’ festive season and a revolutionary shift in consumer behaviour. During such auspicious occasions like Diwali, customers look forward to attractive festive offers. Owing to the same, Equator Advanced Appliances one of the leading US-based home appliance brands has introduced a huge discount of 33 per cent as its one-time Special Festive Offer, making its appliances affordable for the Indian audience. The smart washing machine, Super Combo EZ 5000 CV is available on the brand’s website and through e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart. The month-long offer will be valid till Diwali i.e. 14th November 2020.

With Diwali and the upcoming wedding season, the company has also integrated a unique Saree Wash Cycle for consumers to preserve their aesthetic fabric. Considering the current scenario, it is also important to keep up the festive spirit while maintaining the social-distancing norms. With the current shortage of House-Help and increasing laundry expenses, the Super Combo EZ 5000 CV will help with its advanced 100% Dry feature that allows customers to get Ready-to-Use completely dry clothes.

Commenting on the Month-long Festive Offer, Mr. Atul Vir, CEO and Founder, Equator Advanced Appliances says, “With our recent entry in the Indian market, we aim to make laundry chores hassle-free and affordable for today’s smart and tech-savvy customers. As this is our first Diwali in India, we have launched this attractive scheme to keep up the festive spirit. This will help customers stay safe while celebrating festivals indoors.”

He further adds, “With an uptick in the adoption of technology in the semi-urban and rural regions in India, we are confident that we will see a rise in demand from these regions in the coming months. We are looking for strategic collaborations with local partners across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and will be strongly focusing on building a robust supply chain for the faster and efficient distribution network. “

Further contributing to the eco-friendly practice, Equator offers products that are powered by Clean Energy and promote Health and Wellness. The company has designed the machine to help save energy and water consumption by 20%. The machine comes with a lot of other features that focus on protecting clothes from dust mites, and other allergens. It comes with an In-built Sanitize cycle that helps kill germs by heating the water at a temperature of 74 degrees Celsius. The anti-microbial treatment technology reduces the growth of bacteria while keeping the clothes safe.

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Tata AIG General Insurance Co.Ltd offers ‘SmartCare’ extended warranty on home appliances for Flipkart customers

Nov 4, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Flipkart, #Hari G. Kumar, #home appliances, #Parag Ved, #SmartCare, #Tata AIG General Insurance

Tata AIG, one of the private general insurance company and Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced their strategic partnership for group policy arrangement to offer ‘SmartCare’. SmartCare is an extended warranty product available for Flipkart customers across their small home appliances range wherein, consumers can avail an extended warranty of one year, in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty for new small home appliances in four different categories like Juicer Mixer Grinder, Induction Cooktop, Electric Cooker and Vacuum Cleaners at a much affordable price.

‘SmartCare’ extended warranty covers all concerns that are covered under the manufacturer warranty, thus ensuring consumers save money on any repairs. An increased awareness, combined with the increasing importance of small home appliances in one’s daily lives has led to consumers often seeking safeguards for their products post the expiry of manufacturers’ warranties. Meeting this customer requirement helps aid loyalty towards the brand, subsequently propelling the market growth.

On purchase of any small home appliance from Flipkart, customers availing an extended warranty will receive the SmartCare Extended Warranty certificate from Flipkart. Customers can claim the extended warranty by either choosing a cashless repair or via reimbursement mode. They can contact the customer centre with the claim via a call, SMS or email within 7 days of malfunction.

Speaking about the partnership, Parag Ved, Executive Vice-President and Head- Consumer Lines, Tata AIG said, “We are delighted to partner with Flipkart that is merely an extension of the customer-centric approach with which our products and services are designed and a step ahead towards our promise of providing innovative risk insurance solutions to customers. With SmartCare, we aim to offer millions of its loyal customers with suitable everyday insurance solutions at an affordable price. “

“Home appliances make our everyday lives much easier. A fault in the product that may ruin the appliance can add hurdles to our routine and purchasing or repairing the product can often be expensive. For all these reasons, it is important to protect your home appliances.” He added.

Hari G. Kumar, Vice-President, Large Appliances at Flipkart said, “At Flipkart, we strive to fulfil the evolving requirements of our customers and provide solutions that are best suited to their needs. The extended warranty offering will ensure best-in-class aftercare for small home appliances which are increasingly being adopted to ease one’s efforts at home. We are delighted to partner with Tata AIG, whose customer-centric approach resonates with our own, in bringing best-in-class constructs to millions of consumers across the country.”

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5 brands for Fastrack delivery in COVID

Aug 11, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #.OTIPY, #‘Flipkart Quick’., #Dunzo, #Flipkart, #Licious, #Myra (ML Xpress)

With an end goal to battle the coronavirus pandemic, online e-commerce platforms, fast food chains, and online delivery firms have declared a few measures to guarantee safe deliveries, including ‘contactless drop-offs’.A vast array of brands in the market are providing all the facilities and products at your doorstep. There is a boom in the delivery, logistics, telecom, and network sectors of the economy facilitated by increased doorstep delivery demands.

These brands include B2C delivery-focused companies who touch our lives every time we order something online, or the B2B companies that have innovated their business and operating models. In this time of pandemic and lockdowns, a chunk of innovative technology players and platforms are also helping Kirana stores place orders online and ensuring timely deliveries to them. As more first-time mobile using consumers get online and change their purchasing behaviour in a post-COVID world, these contemporary delivery brands are ready to support this shift in the purchasing behaviour of the buyer.

Let’s look at 5 brands for Fastrack delivery during COVID:

Flipkart- The Walmart-owned e-commerce company, Flipkart has launched a hyperlocal service – ‘Flipkart Quick’. Flipkart Quick will provide consumers with a handpicked assortment of more than 2,000 products in categories such as grocery, fresh, dairy, and meat in the first phase.

The other categories include mobiles, electronics accessories, stationery items, and home accessories. Consumers can choose to order in the next 90 minutes or book a 2-hour slot according to their convenience. With Flipkart Quick, the brand has the potential to bring together the whole network of neighbourhood Kirana stores onto their platform with just a click.

OTIPY – Otipy, India’s largest social commerce venture works closely with women resellers to revolutionize the supply chain of fresh produce in India. The brand fulfils the demand of end consumers and facilitates contactless doorstep delivery of fresh produce. The company is working with over 1000 partner resellers mainly women across Delhi-NCR and is already serving over 50,000 consumers. Through its robust end to end supply chain network, the best of the farm products are brought to consumers via social commerce model and the fresh produce reaches the doorstep in less than 12 hours.

Licious – The Bengaluru built startup Licious is a well-known brand for its fresh meat and a wide range of meat products delivered right at your doorstep in less than 90 minutes. Licious has designed a zero inventory model to meet these standards of quality and freshness. It has built tie-ups with large institutional meat vendors who are trained on handling techniques and temperature control, so they are able to supply meat fresh, without preservatives, to Licious.

Dunzo – Dunzo can change the way you move things, how you shop, and lets you access your city like never before. It is an app that connects you to the nearest delivery partner who can make purchases, pick up items from any store or restaurant in the city, and bring them to you. It’s never easy to make purchases or drop off packages when you get busy with work, get stuck in traffic, or you might even end up forgetting about it completely. All you need to do is tell Dunzo where to go, what needs to be done and when. Operating in the metropolitan cities, the brand helps you get things delivered or done in about 45 minutes, with free deliveries, available 24×7, and no minimum orders.

Myra (ML Xpress) – The brand believes in Staying healthy. Saving time and Spending less. They believe in creating a healthier tomorrow without having to struggle physically or financially today. Headquartered in Bangalore, they operate their own warehouses (full stack) to ensure the best quality of medicines to the customers without compromising on the experience. The portal offers a variety of products and medicines ranging from senior care, personal care to baby care, and more.