Stricter actions must be taken against e-commerce malpractices: CAIT Secretary GeneralConfederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal urged the government to curb malpractices by e-commerce and ...
05 Apr, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Mule networks biggest fraud threat for Indian firms: India Fraud Report 2026A key finding from the report highlights the growing dominance of mule networks, with 48 per cent of Indian enterprises identifying them as...
27 Mar, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Top 26 ecommerce players declare their platform free from dark patterns: GovtThe 26 ecommerce giants, including Zepto, Zomato, Swiggy, Jiomart, and BigBasket, have announced they will eliminate dark patterns from the...
20 Nov, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
BigBasket completes self-audit on dark patterns; submits declaration to consumer affairs ministryBigBasket on Monday said it has completed a comprehensive self-audit of its quick commerce platform to ensure compliance with the Central C...
06 Oct, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
CoD fees on govt radar; e-gaming regulator takes formExtra charges on cash-on-delivery have attracted the government’s attention. This and more on today's ETtech Top 5.
03 Oct, 2025, 07.48 PM IST
Sudhanshu Vats named ASCI chairman as body marks 40 yearsSudhanshu Vats of Pidilite Industries is the new chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), succeeding Partha Sinha. S....
19 Sep, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
Flipkart completes self-audit on dark patterns; says aligned to CCPA guidelinesThe group, which includes Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, and Cleartrip, affirmed its commitment to ensuring that its customers are t...
18 Sep, 2025, 09.45 PM IST
Meta vs CCI; Zomato parent climbs Nifty ranksMeta says CCI’s market abuse claims don’t hold unless proven. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
16 Sep, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Consumer Affairs SecyThe Central Government is taking strict action against e-commerce companies using deceptive tactics. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare...
16 Sep, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
Draft BIS norms spark debate over cost burden on small sellersExperts flagged mounting costs from duplicate norms, with some reporting severe business losses after sudden BIS enforcement measures.
19 Aug, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
Curbs on ecommerce dark patterns to raise compliance costsThe government is cracking down on deceptive online practices. Consumer internet companies face increased scrutiny. They must conduct self-...
21 Jun, 2025, 09.29 AM IST
Top tech and startup stories this weekWelcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.
21 Jun, 2025, 07.12 AM IST
Big relief for consumers suffering loss due to dark patterns; Govt asks all e-commerce sites to take steps to eliminate dark patternsThe government is cracking down on deceptive 'Dark Patterns' used by e-commerce platforms. The CCPA has issued an advisory, urging platform...
11 Jun, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
E-commerce platforms must comply with guidelines on 'dark patterns': Food Minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi has directed e-commerce platforms to adhere to government guidelines on 'dark patterns' and conduct internal a...
29 May, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
2023 Year in Review: Top policy changes that impacted the technology industryFrom a new data law to changes in taxation for the online gaming sector, 2023 saw a plethora of developments impacting India’s tech industr...
30 Dec, 2023, 01.50 PM IST
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal may meet top ecommerce executives on WednesdayThe department of consumer affairs recently sought data from online grocers and quick commerce companies to understand their business model...
01 Aug, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
EU agrees on internet rulebook for Google, Facebook, other tech giantsThe new rules ban targeted advertising aimed at children or based on sensitive data such as religion, gender, race and political opinions. ...
23 Apr, 2022, 12.52 PM IST