Essentials

Prices of essentials in India have shot up in recent months, prompting companies like Coca-Cola (KO.N) to roll out smaller packs and restaurants to launch cheaper pizzas and burgers.

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Majority of consumers want to buy goods from kiranas going forward: Survey

Consumers in the country are also not rushing to stock grocery in their homes, according to the survey titled 'Deloitte Global State of the Consumer Tracker'.

West Bengal: 2 held for trying to smuggle drugs under garb of essential items

The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on Monday seized around 10,000 bottles of Phensedyl Syrup from a lorry which was plying under the garb of ferrying essential goods

Only small section of online sellers may start selling non-essentials, say industry executives

On Friday, the home ministry announced a two-week extension of lockdown but said there would be certain relaxations for orange and green zones.

Coronavirus pandemic: Transporters fear shortage of truck drivers

Supply of essential goods could take a hit if truckers flock to their villages

Shops selling educational books, electric fans, prepaid phone recharge allowed during lockdown

The orders were issued by the Home Ministry on Tuesday night after receiving some queries with regard to exemptions of specific services and activities allowed through the guidelines issued so far.

Coronavirus-led lockdown | Prices of essentials spike amid a supply crunch

Generally, distributors or salesman service kirana stores but due to restrictions during lockdown salesman have stopped visiting shops for replenshing stocks, in turn hitting supply

Coronavirus Lockdown | Consumers struggling to get hand-sanitisers, face masks: Nielsen India survey

Around 22 percent consumers found ready to eat (noodles,upma) out of stock. A similar percentage of customers did not find salty snacks.

COVID-19 lockdown: DMart hands out time coupons, keeps 24-hour outlets open to avoid rush

Customers are also happy as they do not have to wait in long queues for buying essentials under the scorching heat

Paytm Mall ties up with more suppliers, logistics partners for swift delivery of essentials

Paytm Mall has waived off penalties on merchants for order cancellations and delays in processing

Amazon stops accepting new online grocery customers amid surging demand

Many shoppers recently seeking to purchase groceries from the Seattle-based e-commerce company found they could not place orders due to a lack of available delivery slots.

Britannia partners with Dunzo on home delivery of food essentials

Customers can avail Britannia products through the Dunzo app in under an hour of ordering from the 'Britannia Essentials' store, a joint statement said.