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E-commerce cos back govt proposal to make anti-fake review rules mandatory

Major e-commerce companies in India on Wednesday backed the government's proposal to make mandatory compliance with quality norms for consumer reviews, the consumer affairs department said on Wednesday. At a meeting held here, representatives from Amazon, Flipkart, Google and Meta, among others, endorsed the proposed quality control order to implement the IS 19000:2022 standard on 'online consumer reviews', according to the department. There was a consensus that the order is important to protect consumer interests from misleading reviews on shopping websites and apps, it said, adding that the draft order will be put up for public consultation. "The discussion on moving towards a Quality Control Order for IS 19000:2022 was welcomed by stakeholders and there was a general consensus among all stakeholders that the issue of fake reviews is important to protect consumer interest while shopping online, and requires to be closely monitored," the department said in a statement. Chairing th

E-commerce cos back govt proposal to make anti-fake review rules mandatory
Updated On : 15 May 2024 | 7:36 PM IST

National e-commerce policy in final stages, may be announced soon: Goyal

The proposed national e-commerce policy being formulated by the commerce and industry ministry is in the final stages and expected to be announced very soon, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. In August, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a detailed discussion with representatives of e-commerce firms and a domestic traders' body on the proposed policy. "It is at the final stages of discussion at the highest level in the government. We hope to come out very soon," the commerce and industry minister told reporters here when asked about the policy. Earlier, the ministry issued two draft national e-commerce policies. The 2019 draft proposed to address six broad areas of the e-commerce ecosystem - data, infrastructure development, e-commerce marketplaces, regulatory issues, stimulating domestic digital economy and export promotion through e-commerce. Domestic traders body CAIT has time and again demanded roll out of the policy as they ..

National e-commerce policy in final stages, may be announced soon: Goyal
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 8:20 PM IST

Delay in roll-out of e-commerce policy damaging domestic retail trade: CAIT

Traders' body CAIT on Wednesday flagged the "inordinate delay" in the roll-out of a national e-commerce policy and consumer protection rules, saying the delay in their implementation has provided an opportunity to certain foreign e-commerce players to damage domestic retail trade. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) sent a written communication in this regard to Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, the traders' body expressed "utter dismay over inordinate delay in rolling out of e-commerce policy and rules under Consumer Protection Act" and equated it to a "slow poison situation" for the country's business community. In the letter to Goyal, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said the delay in the implementation "has caused irreparable loss to the small and medium retail traders and has resulted in deep loss of turnover in their business and thousands of .

Delay in roll-out of e-commerce policy damaging domestic retail trade: CAIT
Updated On : 11 Oct 2023 | 2:57 PM IST

Final draft of e-commerce policy skips consumer data protection regulations

The earlier draft of the policy which was released in 2019 talked extensively about the ways in which e-commerce companies could collect user data

Final draft of e-commerce policy skips consumer data protection regulations
Updated On : 26 Sep 2023 | 12:04 PM IST

'No proposition for independent regulator in proposed e-commerce policy'

In that meeting, a broad level of consensus emerged among the concerned stakeholders on the proposed policy

'No proposition for independent regulator in proposed e-commerce policy'
Updated On : 25 Sep 2023 | 5:32 PM IST

RBI issues draft norms for trade via e-com mode

The roles and responsibilities of the banks and OEIF and the disciplines for operating the import and export collection accounts are clearly spelt out

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 1:02 AM IST

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

Traders body CAIT asks govt for robust and unambiguous e-commerce policy
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 6:41 PM IST

Proposed e-commerce policy to be robust, balanced, says Piyush Goyal

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

Proposed e-commerce policy to be robust, balanced, says Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 03 Oct 2021 | 6:52 PM IST

Goyal says strong feedback will help prepare robust e-commerce policy

Piyush Goyal said "strong feedback" will help in preparing a robust e-commerce policy

Goyal says strong feedback will help prepare robust e-commerce policy
Updated On : 22 Sep 2021 | 10:34 PM IST

Difference of opinion within govt on draft e-commerce rules: Official

The official said that unnecessary fear is created that the government's current e-commerce policy is hurting small traders.

Difference of opinion within govt on draft e-commerce rules: Official
Updated On : 22 Sep 2021 | 5:24 PM IST

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 to take 'balanced' approach on e-commerce rules: Consumer Affairs Sec
Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 5:13 PM IST

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

Govt examining public comments on draft Consumer Protection (e-comm) Rules
Updated On : 31 Aug 2021 | 2:01 PM IST

Top headlines: Reliance backs e-commerce rules; Airtel moves SC on dues

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Top headlines: Reliance backs e-commerce rules; Airtel moves SC on dues
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

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

Stand on marketplace draft at variance with Tatas

Reliance backs govt on proposed e-commerce rules as Tatas oppose
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 6:44 AM IST

Top headlines: Mumbai realtors run out of land, Neeraj Chopra is brand icon

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Top headlines: Mumbai realtors run out of land, Neeraj Chopra is brand icon
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 7:49 AM IST

Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules, give clarity on flash sales

Revised norms will clear ambiguity on proposed amendments, say officials

Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules, give clarity on flash sales
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 6:45 AM IST

Nasscom makes suggestions on proposed amendments to e-commerce rules

According to the draft, the rules will be applicable to "all goods and services bought or sold over digital or electronic network including digital products"

Nasscom makes suggestions on proposed amendments to e-commerce rules
Updated On : 23 Jul 2021 | 1:38 PM IST

Tata gets bullish on e-commerce just as rules threaten to transform market

Tata Group is taking a more vocal interest in rules shaping online marketplaces, hinting at ambitions as it reappraises its retail strategy just as e-commerce reform threatens to muddy plans

Tata gets bullish on e-commerce just as rules threaten to transform market
Updated On : 22 Jul 2021 | 1:35 PM IST

Draft ecommerce rules seek end to flash sales but consumers don't: Survey

The rules, among other things, propose that ecommerce companies not be allowed to organise flash sales

Draft ecommerce rules seek end to flash sales but consumers don't: Survey
Updated On : 21 Jul 2021 | 11:28 PM IST

Govt extends deadline for suggestions on draft e-commerce rules till Jul 21

The Centre has extended the deadline for public comments on proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to July 21

Govt extends deadline for suggestions on draft e-commerce rules till Jul 21
Updated On : 06 Jul 2021 | 9:20 AM IST