Some states fear there could be a negative impact on jobs and market access for MSMEs created by various digital platforms in recent years
The proposed rules have created quite a stir among companies, with some anticipating a change in their business structure if these are implemented
New e-commerce rules expand govt role in the business
Flipkart and Amazon are in a court battle against the CCI bid to restart an investigation into their business practices, after a judge in early June dismissed the companies' pleas.
Govt proposes appointing chief compliance officer, nodal contact person mandatory for companies
E-commerce policy expected to be finalised by end of June
PayU, India's leading online payments solution provider, has mapped the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown as seen through year-on-year change in digital payments
Strong acceptance of e-commerce and digitisation is expected to accelerate the growth of India's auto sector, advisory firm Grant Thornton Bharat said
Popular online grocery service BigBasket, in which India's Tata Group is seeking to acquire a majority stake, and Amazon both offer quick online deliveries in India.
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The tech giant is trying to present itself as a cheaper and less restrictive option for independent sellers
The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra, will also see participation of Reliance Jio, Snapdeal, Paytm Mall, and Swiggy
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E-commerce rules should be stable and equitable
Apart from China, India is one of the few countries that has specific regulations targeted at online sellers
Currently, online retailers such as Amazon and Flipkart are the dominant players in this space, capturing around two-thirds of the market share, experts said
South Korea's Coupang Inc, is seeking a valuation of more than $58 billion in its U.S. stock market debut, after the e-commerce giant raised the price range for its offering on Tuesday.
Many multinationals were already sourcing items across categories from India for overseas buyers
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The government has imposed a penalty on Amazon for not displaying mandatory information, including the country of origin, of products sold on its platform, according to an official order