Page 3 - E-commerce Policy

Traders body CAIT asks govt for robust and unambiguous e-commerce policy

Alleges that FDI policy has been continuously violated by foreign-funded e-commerce firms right under govt's nose, no action taken against such companies so far

In the works: National e-commerce policy to script arm's-length rulebook

To apply to all platforms engaged in buying and selling, including social media

E-commerce firms receive 202 notices for violating country of origin norm

The Union government on Tuesday said it has issued 202 notices to e-commerce players for incorrect declaration of 'country of origin' on products on their platforms in the last one year.

Proposed e-commerce policy to be balanced, with robust framework: Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday assured that every stakeholder's interest will be taken into consideration while framing e-commerce policy which would be robust and in interest of every Indian

Traders slam NITI Aayog over divergent view on draft e-com policy

Industry fear change in business model, if these draft rules are implemented

Govt-appointed panel to meet on modalities of open network for e-commerce

The discussions and meetings will begin soon to allocate work to various agencies that will be involved in developing the platform, said an official in the know

Nandan Nilekani to join govt panel on curbing digital monopolies

Idea is to give 'free and fair' choice to buy products on online platform

E-commerce rule book in letter and spirit

The coming weeks should give us an idea on how e-commerce firms would do business in India if new rules are to be followed, writes Nivedita Mookerji

Amazon battles regulators in bid to stay dominant in India's e-comm market

The tussle with governments is a familiar territory for Amazon since it, along with Apple, Google and Facebook, face potentially similar charges in the US

Some states fear proposed e-commerce rules will hurt jobs, MSME: Report

Some states fear there could be a negative impact on jobs and market access for MSMEs created by various digital platforms in recent years

Consumer protection rules: Decoding the impact on e-commerce firms, buyers

The proposed rules have created quite a stir among companies, with some anticipating a change in their business structure if these are implemented

Compliance and control

New e-commerce rules expand govt role in the business

Walmart's Flipkart tells court it offers lower fee if sellers cut prices

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.

Stiff compliance, flash sale ban in draft norms for e-commerce firms

Govt proposes appointing chief compliance officer, nodal contact person mandatory for companies

Govt may tighten 'country of origin' norms for e-commerce players

E-commerce policy expected to be finalised by end of June

E-commerce, OTT, gaming witnessed over 100% growth in 2020: Report

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

E-commerce, digitisation to accelerate India's auto sector growth: Report

Strong acceptance of e-commerce and digitisation is expected to accelerate the growth of India's auto sector, advisory firm Grant Thornton Bharat said

Future Retail to offer quick online deliveries in bet on e-commerce

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.

Best of BS Opinion: Competition in e-tail, Covid-19 vaccine, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Google aims to be anti-Amazon of e-comm, but still has a long way to go

The tech giant is trying to present itself as a cheaper and less restrictive option for independent sellers