Centre Proactively Addressing Complaints On Innovative Dark Patterns: Pralhad Joshi
The ministry has identified 13 dark patters in guidelines issued on 30 November 2023, to prevent and regulate unfair trade practices
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Govt Confirms 26 Online Marketplaces Free Of Dark Patterns
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- November 21, 2025
Twenty-six leading e-commerce companies, including Zepto, Zomato, Flipkart and JioMart, have declared their platforms free of dark patterns under 2023 regulations.
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India’s Ecommerce Pendulum Swings Between Clicks & Compliance
- by kishan
- August 13, 2025
Noting that the extent of regulations should be limited, experts believe that experts say excessive regulation adds complexity for micro-sellers on ecommerce platforms.
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Dark Patterns: Study Reveals A Need To Reassess Current Regulatory Focus
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 28, 2025
With around 27 per cent of consumers encountering dark patterns in offline environments, the report suggests that deceptive design is not exclusive to digital platforms
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Consumer Affairs Minister Eyes Curbing Digital Dark Patterns
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 21, 2025
In an earlier meeting with key representatives from major industry players, Pralhad Joshi noted the importance of responsible industry behaviour
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Centre Directs Ecommerce Cos To Conduct Self-audits To Remove Dark Patterns
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- May 29, 2025
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urges all companies to now fully comply with the guidelines and integrate them into their internal governance
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Centre To Engage With Major Ecommerce Players On Dark Patterns
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- May 26, 2025
Major ecommerce companies in the food, pharmacy, travel, cosmetics, retail, clothing, and electronics sectors will be participating in the meeting