Government has received complaints from traders, retailers and industry associations against marketplace e-commerce entities regarding deep discounting, predatory pricing and misuse of market dominance

Complaints have been forwarded to relevant Government agencies for necessary examination and investigation

Government has received complaints from traders, retailers and industry associations against marketplace e-commerce entities regarding deep discounting, predatory pricing and misuse of market dominance.The said complaints have been forwarded to relevant Government agencies for necessary examination and investigation.

Consumer Protection (e-Commerce) Rules, 2020 were notified on 23^rd July, 2020. In order to further strengthen the regulatory framework for prevention of unfair trade practices in e-Commerce, Government has sought suggestions on the proposed Amendments to the Rules by placing it on the website of the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Comments from many stakeholders on draft e-Commerce policy have been received relating to definition of e-Commerce, role of marketplace entities and liabilities of e-Commerce companies, among other related issues.

This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

E commerce regulation: Government seeks amendments to strengthen prevention of unfair trade practices after complaints about marketplace conduct. Complaints alleging deep discounting, predatory pricing and misuse of market dominance by marketplace e commerce entities have been forwarded to relevant government agencies for examination and investigation. The government, having notified the Consumer Protection (e Commerce) Rules, 2020, has placed proposed amendments on the Department of Consumer Affairs website to strengthen prevention of unfair trade practices in e commerce; stakeholder comments on definitions, marketplace roles and liabilities have been received to inform those amendments.