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2019 Maruti WagonR to get 1.2 liter engine from Swift, Baleno – Spy Shots

Electronics & Gadgets

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The Wagon R will compete with the new Hyundai Santro, Renault Kwid, and Tata Tiago.

2019 Maruti WagonR to get 1.2 liter engine from Swift, Baleno – Spy Shots

New Maruti WagonR 2019 has been spotted without any camouflage in the latest spyshots. Production of the eagerly anticipated compact hatchback appears to have commenced in preparation for launch in January.

These photos clearly show that the latest iteration of the India-spec WagonR is significantly different from its Japanese counterpart, keeping up with the tradition. Though the new Maruti WagonR carries forward the tall boy construction, the exterior design is completely new.

The new front end features funky headlamps with kinks on the external edges, a rectangular grille with a badge carrying chrome strip, a prominent black chin, and quadrilateral foglight enclosures. Like its predecessor, the 2019 Maruti WagonR’s profile features near-flat body panels but the monotony is broken by the plastic insert on the C-pillar which creates an illusion of floating roof.

The rear fascia is characterized by vertical X-mas tree taillights, simple bumper, and a large license plate enclosure with ‘WagonR’ branded chrome insert. The interior too would be completely revamped. We expect the new Maruti Wagon R to offer more room, especially at the rear.

The new hatchback is reported to be based on an improved version of the existing platform which is designed to pass the upcoming crash tests. The car will also feature a driver side airbag and rear packing sensors as mandated by the new safety regulations. Given that competition in the segment has grown intense in the last few years, expect Maruti to bestow the new WagonR with a lot of new features including a SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system on the top-end variant.

The 2019 Maruti Wagon R would continue to be powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine with some improvements. In addition to a standard 5-speed manual transmission, the car will be offered with an AMT option right from launch. In addition, top end variant will be powered by 1.2 liter petrol engine, reveals Team-BHP. It will take on the Hyundai Santro and Tata Tiago. Expected price is in the Rs 4.5 lakh range.

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New e-policy: Rs 5,000 crore stock may bleed Amazon, Flipkart

Electronics & Gadgets

timesofindia

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*Both Amazon India and the Walmart-owned Flipkart are sitting on inventories worth Rs 2,000-2,500 crore each

*A seller having equity participation by the e-commerce marketplace entity or its group companies will not be permitted to sell its products on the platform run by such a marketplace entity, according to revised FDI policy

BENGALURU: The new FDI regulations will put e-tailers in a tight spot for yet another reason. Both Amazon India and the Walmart-owned Flipkart are sitting on inventories worth Rs 2,000-2,500 crore each. While initial reactions to the revised FDI policy for e-commerce were primarily about how it bleeds players in this sector, the immediate concern is dealing with the massive stockpile since the new regime takes effect on February 1.

As reported by TOI this week, among other things, the recent government note on the new policy had said that a seller having equity participation by the e-commerce marketplace entity or its group companies will not be permitted to sell its products on the platform run by such a marketplace entity. These large volumes of inventory that are secured in advance are pushed by these seller entities (like Cloudtail, RetailNet, etc) that work closely with the e-commerce platforms.

E-commerce companies stock up three months’ inventory for products in fashion, accessories and other soft-line categories from brands they have tie-ups with. E-tailers buy inventory from small to large brands and sell them online. A back-of the-envelope calculation suggests each big player has inventories of more than Rs 2,000 crore, said the CEO of a large fashion brand on condition of anonymity.

Fashion and soft-line categories are among the top three businesses for Flipkart and Amazon. In the recently concluded festive season, the segment clocked a gross sale of Rs 2,500-2,800 crore, which forms a sizeable share for Flipkart, followed by Myntra and Amazon, said industry sources. The executives in these firms are exploring options to clear the inventory inside of a month.

Sources told TOI that the alpha sellers Cloudtail and RetailNet, among others, are expected to hold talks with these brands over the inventory they hold. “This is a big problem as they weren’t expecting a shock,” a person familiar with the development said.

The top executive of the fashion brand quoted earlier said deals were always inked with companies like Flipkart and Myntra for supplying stocks for up to three months. “We don’t sell to these platforms unless they promise us a three-month stock purchase. They have monthly targets and we provide a certain rate based on the promise of that high volume,” the executive said. An Amazon India spokeswoman said the company, with 4 lakh small and medium businesses, has always complied with the law of the land. “We’re evaluating the guidelines to gain clarity so that we remain true to our commitment,” she added.

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