E-commerce Rules

Retail trade policy will be a half-baked without an e-commerce policy: CAIT

CAIT urged the government to investigate the business module of e-commerce companies since every company is showing huge losses year on year but are still continuing with their business activities

No immunity for e-tailers over fake products sold online: Parliament panel

E-marketplaces have claimed that since inventory is not controlled by them, they should not be liable for any dispute with sellers

Reliance joins calls for govt to tighten e-commerce rules: Report

At a closed-door government meeting on Tuesday, Reliance told officials that India needed special regulations to ensure 'non-discriminatory' treatment of sellers on marketplace websites, say sources

Direct-selling companies can't promote pyramid scheme, says govt

The direct sellers as well as the direct-selling entities using e-commerce platforms for sale will also need to comply with the requirements of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020.

FMCG distributors warn firms of 'non-co-operation', seek price parity

A financial credit note is issued by companies on schemes offered to retailers and is facilitated by distributors

E-comm sites come under CCPA lens for selling sub-standard pressure cookers

CCPA has issued notices to five e-commerce entities, including Amazon, Flipkart and PaytmMall, as well as various sellers for offering pressure cookers that are non-compliant with BIS norms.

Hackers hit over 4,000 e-commerce websites during festive sales

Hackers have hit more than 4,151 online retailers during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, stealing payment information and other personal information from customers

Draft e-Commerce Rules 2021: Why aren't all ministries on the same page?

There seem to be differences within the government on the draft e-commerce rules. How serious are these? Or is it just part and parcel of any robust policy-making process? Let's find out

TMS-Ep 7: India's new e-commerce rules, power challenges, Sensex at 60,000

Why aren't all ministries on the same page over new draft e-commerce rules? Is Sensex set for a correction after 60k? Who are biggest climate change drivers? Listen to this podcast to get the answers

India plan for tighter e-commerce rules faces internal govt dissent: Report

The Ministry of Finance is said to have described some proposals as 'excessive' and 'without economic rationale'

Govt to take 'balanced' approach on e-commerce rules: Consumer Affairs Sec

To protect the interest of consumers, the government has proposed key amendments to the Consumer Protection (e-commerce) Rules, 2020 which include ban on fraudulent flash sales and misselling

Govt examining public comments on draft Consumer Protection (e-comm) Rules

The consumer affairs ministry is examining stakeholders' views on all provisions of the draft Consumer Protection (e-commerce) Rules, including definition of 'related party', a govt official said

India has its own rules, we must comply with them: Walmart CEO McMillon

Says Flipkart business has now reached over 300,000 marketplace sellers and PhonePe business has more than 300 million users

Reliance backs govt on proposed e-commerce rules as Tatas oppose

Stand on marketplace draft at variance with Tatas

Commerce minister faces heat for criticism of businesses, including Tata

Goyal's comments on Tata came after the conglomerate was reportedly among most vociferous in telling the govt that proposed e-commerce rules will have a major impact on its business

'What is our commitment towards India, we need to introspect that': Goyal to Indian industry

Commerce Minister's comments at CII meet stir a hornet's nest

Govt taking steps to check impact of online retailers on small biz: Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal flagged concerns about the influence of big online retailers that is adversely impacting small players

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Facebook Pay arrives on third-party online shopping platform Shopify

Facebook Pay is arriving on other online shopping platforms, starting with e-commerce platform Shopify, that will help businesses ensure a seamless checkout experience

Amazon expands fulfillment network in India across an area of 10 mn sq feet

Amazon India's overall fulfilment network will be spread across a floor area of more than 10 million square feet which is more than the land size of 125 football fields