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Companies E-commerce & Marketplaces Economy

India’s Ecommerce Pendulum Swings Between Clicks & Compliance

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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Brands Companies Consumer

Quick, Ecommerce Players To Retain 26% Gig Workers Post Festive Season: Report

This festival season is expected to generate up to two lakh jobs across key sectors like retail, ecommerce, logistics, and consumer services

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Brands Companies Consumer

BIS Raids 22 Ecommerce Warehouses For Certification Violations Since FY25

Centre says that BIS has found 142 uncertified products in ecommerce market surveillance FY2024–25

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Brands Companies Consumer E-commerce & Marketplaces

About 526 Storage Facilities Under FSSAI Scanner In FY25 For Non-compliance

Centre notes that FSSAI has conducted five meetings with ecommerce food business operators in the last two years

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Brands Companies E-commerce & Marketplaces

Dark Patterns: Study Reveals A Need To Reassess Current Regulatory Focus

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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Brands Companies Consumer E-commerce & Marketplaces

Only 20-25% Of India’s 850 Mn Internet Users Shop Online, Says McKinsey

The report says that the next wave of ecommerce growth is expected to be fuelled by two factors: increasing penetration in newer segments and deeper penetration into tier-two and tier-three cities

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Companies Consumer E-commerce & Marketplaces Economy

Consumer Affairs Minister Eyes Curbing Digital Dark Patterns

In an earlier meeting with key representatives from major industry players, Pralhad Joshi noted the importance of responsible industry behaviour

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Brands Companies Consumer FMCG

Delhi HC Orders Ecom Sites To Delist Products Misusing Reliance, Jio Marks

Granting a dynamic injunction to Reliance, the Delhi High Court has restrained unauthorised sellers on major ecommerce platforms from misusing ‘Reliance’ and ‘Jio’ trademarks

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Brands Companies Consumer

BIS Cracks Down On Ecommerce Firms, Seizes Uncertified Goods In Andhra Pradesh: Reports

The seized consignment comprised over 25 categories of consumer products, which included electronics, LED bulbs, toys and table fans

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Companies Consumer E-commerce & Marketplaces

Accountability Of Ecommerce Platforms Must Be Fixed: Cait Secretary General

Praveen Khandelwal notes that the nation’s economy, traders, and consumers cannot be held hostage by the irresponsible conduct of unregulated online platforms

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