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E-Commerce & Digital Markets

India Pivots From Telecom Consumer to Global Tech Exporter at IMC 2026

India is pivoting its telecom strategy from domestic connectivity expansion toward exporting homegrown network technologies. Speaking at the...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-10
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers, Hikes Prosecution Cap to ₹5 Crore

The 57th GST Council has recommended sweeping decriminalization measures, including scrapping arrest provisions and quintupling the prosecut...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-09
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

Centre Pushes Tighter Bank Oversight and Digital Markets for Cooperatives

At the 9th National Review Workshop in Bastar, the Ministry of Cooperation directed states to tighten supervision over cooperative banks whi...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-09

Official E-Commerce & Digital Markets Gazettes & Notifications

Amendment in imposition of stockholding limit on sugar dealers
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution · 7th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Notification (Extraordinary) regarding Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology · 7th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
Real Estate & Urban Dev Technology & Telecom Real Estate & Infrastructure AI & Data Privacy
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Adequate availability of Onion at affordable prices in the country
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution · 7th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
Real Estate & Urban Dev Real Estate & Infrastructure
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Adopted Joint Statement after the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026, held in London
Ministry of Finance · 7th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
E-Commerce & Digital Markets Banking & Financial Services Capital Markets & Securities Technology & Telecom
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CCI approves proposed combination related to internal restructuring of the JSW Group
Competition Commission of India · 7th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
Security And Disaster Management E-Commerce & Digital Markets Governance & Public Policy
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IFSCA successfully organised Conference on Consumer Awareness and Protection in the Digital Era during IOSCO World Investor Week 2026
International Financial Services Centres Authority · 6th October 2026 · Not Applicable · Union Government
Forex & Cross-Border Finance Banking & Financial Services E-Commerce & Digital Markets FinTech & Digital Payments
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IFSCA successfully organised Conference on Consumer Awareness and Protection in the Digital Era during IOSCO World Investor Week 2026
International Financial Services Centres Authority · 6th October 2026 · Not Applicable · Union Government
Forex & Cross-Border Finance Banking & Financial Services E-Commerce & Digital Markets FinTech & Digital Payments
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Bureau of Indian Standards hereby makes the following AMENDMENT to the NOTIFICATION of Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards · 5th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Bureau of Indian Standards hereby makes the following AMENDMENT to the NOTIFICATION of Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards · 5th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Bureau of Indian Standards hereby makes the following AMENDMENT to the NOTIFICATION of Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards · 5th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Frequently Asked Questions on E-Commerce & Digital Markets Regulations

What are dark patterns prohibited under Indian Consumer Protection regulations?

Dark patterns include deceptive UI practices such as false urgency, basket sneaking, confirm shaming, forced action, and subscription traps designed to mislead consumers.

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