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Central Government notifies the new Consumer Protection Rules for e-commerce entities(23.07.2020)

The Central Government makes the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 in exercise of the powers conferred under Consumer Protection Act, 2019......

Tags : E-commerce, Rules, Notification

Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce(21.11.2022)

The Department of Consumer Affairs launched the framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-comme.....

Tags : E-commerce, Deceptive review, Safeguard

Notifications & Circulars

Department of Consumer Affairs holds stakeholder consultation on Safety Pledge for e-commerce platforms(16.11.2023)

The Department of Consumer Affairs held a stakeholder consultation today on preparation of a 'Safety Pledge' for e-commerce platforms aimed to ensure .....

Tags : Consultation, Safety Pledge, E-commerce platforms

FSSAI advises E-Commerce platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites(02.04.2024)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization .....

Tags : E-Commerce Platforms,Categorization, Food products

FSSAI advises E-Commerce platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites(02.04.2024)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization .....

Tags : E-Commerce Platforms,Categorization, Food products

E-commerce portal of MSME to enable all businesses to enhance global reach(22.07.2021)

National Small Industries Corporation, a PSU under the Ministry of MSME has a B2B MSME Global Mart Portal and efforts have been made to further streng.....

Tags : E-commerce, Portal, MSME

Steps taken for increasing exports through e-Commerce(03.08.2022)

Government has implemented several legislative and policy measures for e-commerce keeping in mind the retailers. Some of these measures are FDI Policy.....

Tags : Exports, Increase, E-Commerce

Report of Task Force on e-Commerce Policy(02.01.2019)

A Think Tank on 'Framework for National Policy on e-Commerce' was established by Department of Commerce and a Task Force under the Think Tank was set .....

Tags : Task Force, Report, E-Commerce Policy

Mandate to Govern E-Commerce Industry(08.02.2017)

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is mandated to assist in the promotion of e-commerce. As regards trade related issues, the subject of.....

Tags : Promotion, E-commerce, Assistance, Mandate

Central Consumer Protection Authority issues Safety Notice under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 alerting consumers against purchase of acid on e-commerce platforms(29.11.2023)

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), headed by Chief Commissioner, Mrs. Nidhi Khare, has issued Safety Notice under Section 18(2)(j) of t.....

Tags : Safety Notice, e-commerce platforms, Issuance

E-commerce definition introduced in Foreign Trade Policy(11.04.2016)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced a definition for ‘e-commerce’ in Chapter 9 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It is defined as th.....

Tags : Dgft, foreign trade policy, e-commerce

Taxation Report on e-commerce business models suggests levy(21.03.2016)

A Committee constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine direct tax issues arising out of prevalent e-commerce business models

Tags : e-commerce, direct tax, report

Guidelines for foreign direct investment in e-commerce(29.03.2016)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released guidelines for foreign direct investment in e-commerce, clarifying the policy contained in ‘Consolidate.....

Tags : e-commerce, fdi, marketplace, inventory

Commerce Minister Holds Meeting With E-Commerce And Tech Companies(18.06.2019)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways, Piyush Goyal, held an extensive consultation with tech industry and e-Commerce companies in New De.....

Tags : Meeting, E-Commerce, Tech Companies

Draft National Policy on E-Commerce(24.07.2019)

A draft National e-Commerce policy covering various areas of e-Commerce, has been prepared and placed for comments in public domain. Views/suggestions.....

Tags : National Policy, E-Commerce, Draft

News

Gujarat HC Junks Petitions of E-commerce Players Challenging Levy of Entry Tax(02.12.2016)

Gujarat High Court has disposed of a set of petitions filed by e-commerce players Flipkart, Amazon, and Instakart challenging Entry Tax imposed by Sta.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Flipkart, Amazon, Instakart, e-commerce, Entry Tax

#Major Changes Implementing From Today: New Tax Collected at Source (TCS) Regime(01.10.2020)

Income Tax Department has issued guidelines for applicability of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) provision which requires an e-commerce operator to dedu.....

Tags : Income Tax Department, Tax Colleced at Source, E-Commerce Operator

Competition Commission of India Backs Self- Regulation in E- Commerce Sectors(09.01.2020)

Competition Commission of India has said that marketplace platforms should adopt self- regulatory measures to be more transparent about their ranking .....

Tags : Competition Commission of India, E-Commerce Sectors

DCDRC: E-Commerce Portal Liable if Seller Does Not Mention Country of Origin of Product(03.10.2022)

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Hyderabad while holding an e-commerce platform liable for vendor not displaying country of or.....

Tags : District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Country of Origin, E-Commerce Platform

Delhi HC Sets Aside Order Restraining E-Commerce Platforms from Selling Amway & Other DSE’s Products(03.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has overruled the judgment by a single-Judge of the High Court, whereby Amazon was injuncted from selling the goods of Amway, in term.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Restrain on E-Commerce Platforms

Govt. Allows 100% FDI in E-Commerce Companies(30.03.2016)

Government has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in marketplace e-commerce companies.

Tags : Government, e-commerce, companies, FDI

Delhi HC Pulls Up Ebay against Violation of Its Order(20.06.2016)

Delhi HC has pulled up e-commerce company, ebay, that violation of its order stopping the site from selling products under any name deceptively simila.....

Tags : Delhi HC , e-commerce company, ebay

Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Guidelines on Exemptions to E-Commerce Platforms(27.03.2020)

Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a fresh set of guidelines to exempt e-commerce platforms engaged in the delivery of all essential goods including .....

Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, E-Commerce Platforms

Delhi High Court Restrains E-Commerce Firms from Selling Direct Sellers' Products Without Consent(10.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has restrained e-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal from selling health and beauty products of direct sellers - Amway,.....

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MHA: E-Commerce Firms Can Deliver Only Essentials(20.04.2020)

Ministry of Home Affairs has rescinded permission to e-commerce firms to resume the sale and delivery of non-essential items from 20th April, 2020, a .....

Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, E-Commerce Platforms

Bombay HC Asks State to Take Action Against E-Commerce Dealers Supplying Non-Essential Items(26.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked the State to take immediate action against e-commerce dealers supplying non-essential items during the lockdown despite th.....

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Central Government Proposes Amendments to Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(23.06.2021)

Central Government has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The new draft proposes a host of changes such as: (i) .....

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Central Government Notifies Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(24.07.2020)

Central Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also .....

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CBIC Waives Interest for Non-Filing of GSTR-8 by Prescribed E-Commerce Operators(08.06.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has waived the interest rate on account of the non-filing of GSTR-8 by certain e-commerce operators.....

Tags : CBIC, GSTR, E-Commerce

Delhi High Court Orders Centre to Inquire 21 E-Commerce Sites(20.11.2015)

Delhi High Court has ordered Government to investigate 21 e-commerce websites for possible violations of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) laws.

Tags : Delhi High Court, e-commerce websites

NGT Asks CPCB to Consider Environmental Audit of E-Commerce Websites(14.09.2020)

National Green Tribunal has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to submit an action taken report against manufacturers and e-commerce websites w.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Environmental Audit of E-Commerce Websites