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Day 2 at TechSparks 2018: Of stories, experiences, ideas and much moreedit
On Day 2 of TechSparks 2018, the excitement continued unabated. Intriguing panels that probed the disruptors of the startup ecosystem, talks that broke myths, and some new and old tricks of business. And of course, there are 30 new stars – presenting YourStory’s Tech30 2018!
Publication: YourStory (Online)
Date: October 6, 2018
Competition and Industry News
IKEA plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore for three new centresedit
Swedish furniture and home accessories company IKEA plans to invest nearly Rs 3,000 crore in the next three years to open three fulfilment centres (packing warehouses) in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi. The company would open the centres as an omni-channelling brand with large IKEA stores, city centre stores and online presence, deputy country manager (Management) of IKEA India Patrik Antony told here Friday.
Publication: The Economic Times (Online)
Date: October 5, 2018
Bengalurueans to get Ikea soonedit
After a long delay, the Ikea Bengaluru store is inching towards reality. The ground work for the Ikea store is scheduled for October 11. The store is to come up behind the Nagasandra Metro station (off Tumkur Road).
Publication: Bangalore Mirror (Online)
Date: October 5, 2018
IKEA ‘not happy’ with India import duty hikeedit
Talking to ET Now’s Rahul Dayama, IKEA’s India deputy manager Patrik Antoni says increasing costs, at some point, will have to be passed on to customers. Antoni is commenting on India’s recently announced duty changes on 19 items including air-conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and furniture fittings to curb the current account deficit and stem the slide in the rupee against the dollar. Listen-in.
Publication: Economic Times (Online)
Date: October 6, 2018