Topic: e-commerce platform
Framework to Protect Consumers from Fake, Deceptive Reviews in E-Commerce
The Indian Government has unveiled a framework to set standards for publishing product reviews on e-commerce sites. The standards will be applicable from November 25. What are the...
Microsoft in ONDC platform
Recently, Microsoft joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) of the government, with the objective of introducing social e-commerce in Indian market. Significance of this move include;...
Shopsy: Flipkart’s New App for Online Business
Flipkart has launched its new app called ‘Shopsy’ for online business. About Shopsy App This app was launched to app to help individuals start online businesses without any...
Police Use of Facial Recognition banned by Amazon
On June 11, 2020, the E-Commerce giant Amazon banned the use of its software “Rekognition” by the police. The software used to quickly compare a picture with the...
GOI: Draft New Industrial Policy and National E-Commerce Policy to be released soon
On March 18, 2020 the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced in the parliament that New Industrial Policy and National E-Commerce Policy are to be released soon. The... Amazon to invest 1 billion USD in India; Create 1 million jobs
On January 17, 2020, one of the world’s largest retailer Amazon announced that it has planned to invest 1 billion USD in India and generate 1 million jobs....
CCI report on E-Commerce Market of India
On January 8, 2020, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) released its report on “Market Study on E-Commerce in India: Key Findings and Observations”. The market study for...
GEM Samvaad: GEM launches National Outreach Programme
Government e-commerce portal GeM has launched a national outreach programme called ‘GeM Samvaad’, to bring on-board more local sellers. The outreach programme will take place from 19 Dec...
GoI halts online drug sales
The Government of India has halted online sales of drugs as it is working on framing rules to regulate the sector. This has hit the pharmacy sector greatly....
Bharatcraft portal: Government to launch e-commerce marketing platform
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is planning to launch Bharatcraft portal, a desi version e-commerce marketing platform....
Govt releases Draft e-Commerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection 2019
Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) has published draft e-Commerce Guidelines for consumer protection 2019. These guidelines will be applicable on...
