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The government has received comments from 120 stakeholders on the draft e-commerce policy. The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) set up by the government has received close to 14,000 complaints with regard to fraudulent transactions on e-commerce platform.

Traders say etail majors have predatory pricing

A draft e-commerce policy was prepared by the government and put up in the public domain on February 23, 2019, for comments and suggestions.

12 Dec 2019 1:36 AM

A period of three years would be given to allow industry to adjust to the data storage requirement. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

India proposes new e-commerce regulations with focus on data rules

India also plans to mandate all e-commerce firms to provide access to their data stored abroad

24 Feb 2019 10:18 AM

It said conditions are required to be adhered to by business entities which have an access to Indian users' sensitive data stored abroad. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Draft e-commerce policy aims to regulate cross-border data flow

The draft policy will be released any time soon: Official.

23 Feb 2019 3:11 PM

Legal experts stated the e-commerce firms will apply different methods to sustain huge discounts online. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon, Flipkart may reinstate huge discounts back to e-commerce

Amazon called Cloudtail back online by supposedly reorganizing the shareholding.

20 Feb 2019 12:38 PM

Last year, on August 18, Walmart had completed acquisition of 77 per cent stake in Flipkart for about USD 16 billion. (Photo: AFP)

E-comm FDI policy changes haven't shaken confidence in India: Walmart

Flipkart said the changes in FDI norms it has not shaken its confidence and excitement about the Indian market.

20 Feb 2019 12:14 PM

The revised policy on FDI in online retail, issued by the commerce and industry ministry, also said that these firms have to offer equal services or facilities to all its vendors without discrimination.

Optimistic about Indian market despite changes in e-comm FDI policy: Walmart

Walmart may quit Flipkart as the new FDI policy came into effect, which would lower its profitability in the long run.

06 Feb 2019 12:27 PM

Flipkart said it will continue to work with the government to promote fair, pro-growth policies that will continue to develop this nascent sector.

E-comm rules: Flipkart disappointed with govt’s revised FDI policy

Flipkart says government executed the FDI policy in haste.

01 Feb 2019 11:01 AM

FDI flows can bridge capital deficit and remove the supply chain inefficiencies.

Strong case to revisit 'restrictive' FDI retail policy: report

India received USD 1.4 billion in FDI in the retail sector between 2000 and 2018, which is only 0.36 per cent of the overall FDI inflows.

14 Jan 2019 2:46 PM

No proposal to change existing FDI policy in multi-brand retail trade: DIPP Secy

Government is looking at increasing FDI cap to 100 per cent in the sector.

13 Dec 2018 1:46 PM

The CAIT has been demanding the govt to scrap the deal and constitute a regulatory authority to regulate and monitor the country’s e-commerce market.

Flipkart deal in line with India’s FDI policy: Walmart

Walmart does not seem to have violated any existing FDI rules for investment in e-marketplaces.

03 Jul 2018 10:53 AM

Flipkart deal in line with FDI policy

The company further said, “We believe the combined capabilities of Flipkart and Walmart will create India’s leading e-commerce platform.

03 Jul 2018 12:24 AM

If retail is granted the industry status in India, it would become more viable for businesses. — Krishna Iyer, President and CEO, Walmart India

Retailer body to move court against Walmart

CAIT demands for national policy on e-commerce.

17 May 2018 8:27 AM

CAIT on Wednesday alleged that the USD 16 billion Flipkart-Walmart deal circumvents laws, and said it will seek legal recourse on the matter.

CAIT says Flipkart-Walmart deal circumvents laws

Its team of lawyers is studying the deal and very shortly, CAIT will move to appropriate authorities and seek legal recourse.

16 May 2018 7:35 PM

CAIT demanded immediate action against policy defaulter e-commerce companies and impose ban on working of their portal.

CAIT demands action against e-commerce sites "flouting FDI policy"

If no action is taken by the govt trade body may opt for approaching court of law for obtaining justice.

02 Oct 2017 5:13 PM

DIPP releases next edition of consolidated FDI policy

Foreign investments are considered crucial for India which needs around USD 1 trillion for overhauling its infrastructure sector.

28 Aug 2017 1:59 PM

The Commerce and Industry Ministry will soon release the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document.

Commerce Ministry to release next consolidated edition of FDI policy soon

The whole exercise is aimed at providing investor friendly climate to foreign players and in turn boost economic growth.

24 Aug 2017 4:24 PM

FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sector grew by 31 per cent to USD 4.19 billion during April-June this fiscal.

FDI jumps 37 per cent to $10.4 billion during April-June 2017

According to the figures of DIPP, India had received USD 7.59 billion FDI during April-June 2016-17.

22 Aug 2017 10:02 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley chairs meeting on FDI policy

Foreign direct investment in the country grew by 9 per cent to USD 43.47 billion in 2016-17.

14 Aug 2017 2:00 PM

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

99 FDI proposals pending in various ministries: Sitharaman

FDI into the country grew 9 per cent to USD 43.47 billion in 2016-17.

09 Aug 2017 4:56 PM

FIPB abolition in final stages: Arun Jaitley

Govt is yet to announce the modalities of the new system of processing applications which fall under the approval route.

28 Apr 2017 1:48 PM

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