Modi Wants Traders to Upgrade Technology, Go Online

New Delhi: Traders must adopt new technology and pursue online format even as the mistrust of tax authorities against them must go, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said.

"We have to convert challenges into opportunities. Do not be afraid of new challenges. Technology can improve delivery systems. Adopt technology and create virtual malls in your shops. Now, even people in small towns look for branded goods," Modi said.

"Use technology to cater to that. If necessary do attend workshops to learn the way. Do not run away," he said, addressing the All India Traders Convention here. "Our children have spread IT across the globe. We have to accept technology to improve businesses."

He said the BJP has the image of a traders' party. He praised the entrepreneurship of traders and said no person can pursue it unless he or she has risk-taking ability. "We will take your (traders) suggestions for our manifesto."

Read More:
Most Powerful Brands Of 2014
Interim Budget Will Boost Demand: Industry