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US pressures India to open $125-billion ecommerce market to Amazon, Walmart: Report

Business Today

Business Today · 6m ago

US pressures India to open $125-billion ecommerce market to Amazon, Walmart: Report

The Trump administration is negotiating with India to potentially open its $125-billion ecommerce market to American companies like Amazon and Walmart, according to a Financial Times report. This effort is part of broader discussions surrounding a US-India trade agreement. If these negotiations remain unresolved, there could be a 26 percent tariff imposed on Indian exports to the US. The talks involve industry executives, lobbyists, and US government officials.

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The United States is seeking full market access for Amazon and Walmart in India's ecommerce sector as part of bilateral trade negotiations. The discussions, linked to reciprocal tariffs, aim to ensure a level playing field for US ecommerce entities. Currently, India's policies permit foreign companies to operate only as marketplaces. The talks unfold amid a $125 billion market competition, US-India agreement outlines, and a significant trade deficit, with US efforts to bridge their trade gap.

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Bengaluru-based luggage and travel accessories brand Mokobara has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners, valuing the startup at $80 million. Founded in 2019, Mokobara offers a range of products online and through marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart. The fresh funds will be used to expand its retail footprint, with plans to open 25 more stores by April. The growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) market in India is projected to reach $100 billion by 2025 and account for 75% of the $400 billion ecommerce market opportunity by 2030.

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Economic Times

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Walmart, Amazon holiday spending rise as Target, Best Buy stumble, data shows

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