India’s E-Commerce Policy: Finding Common Ground with Global Partners

India is coming under increasing tariff and diplomatic pressure to open its market fully to international e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart, despite growing domestic criticism and regulatory barriers. The pressure comes during an ongoing trade dialogue and as India attempts to find a balance between foreign investment and the interests of its huge chain of small merchants.

 

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To regulatory discoveries, authorities could shortly impose increased transparency of algorithms, ban exclusive contracts, and require equal marketplace access to all sellers. New regulations on e-commerce might also tighten data privacy and add anti-monopoly protections.

Under these strains, Flipkart has revealed plans to relocate its holding company from Singapore to India, conforming to local customs and indicating its long-term intent in the Indian market.

 

Source: Business Today, Economic Times, Times of India, Khurana & Khurana, Upstox