Online shopping

Election fervour hits e-commerce platforms: Parties' merchandise sizzles online

From BJP to Congress and TMC till CPI (M)— products of political parties are on sale on most e-commerce platforms. A supplier highlighted a new trend emerging this time around: a heightened demand for merchandise representing regional and state parties.

22 March 2024, 07:47 IST

Election fervour hits e-commerce platforms: Parties' merchandise sizzles online

22 March 2024, 07:47 IST

Govt may impose data deletion rules on users inactive for 3 years

The proposal comes as a part of the draft executive rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which was notified last August.

28 December 2023, 10:32 IST

Govt may impose data deletion rules on users inactive for 3 years

28 December 2023, 10:32 IST

Kashmiri traditional attire ‘pheran’ goes beyond borders

‘Pheran’ is a long, loose-fitting gown, typically made of wool and adorned with intricate embroidery. It has been a staple of Kashmiri clothing for centuries, cherished for its comfort, warmth, and unique aesthetic appeal.

13 December 2023, 11:59 IST

Kashmiri traditional attire ‘pheran’ goes beyond borders

13 December 2023, 11:59 IST

Bengaluru woman sues Flipkart for wrongly charging her for shampoo bottle, wins Rs 20K compensation

Palace Guttahalli resident Sowmya P had ordered a bottle of Patanjali Kesh Kanti protein hair cleanser in October 2019 during the Big Billion Days sale.

09 December 2023, 10:01 IST

Bengaluru woman sues Flipkart for wrongly charging her for shampoo bottle, wins Rs 20K compensation

09 December 2023, 10:01 IST

Prohibiting 'dark patterns' a win for consumer protection post-guidelines

The regulations apply to all platforms offering goods and services, advertisers and sellers, and due to the sheer size of the industry, their implementation could pose significant difficulties for authorities.

03 December 2023, 21:50 IST

Prohibiting 'dark patterns' a win for consumer protection post-guidelines

03 December 2023, 21:50 IST

Logistics sector investing $1 bn to prep for festive e-commerce bonanza

Indian e-commerce platforms are collectively expected to clock sales worth Rs 90,000 crore this festive season, an 18 per cent-20 per cent growth over the previous season, according to a recent report by Bengaluru-based Redseer Strategy Consultants.

22 October 2023, 19:14 IST

Logistics sector investing $1 bn to prep for festive e-commerce bonanza

22 October 2023, 19:14 IST

E-commerce firms' gross sales rise 19% to Rs 47,000 crore in 1st week of festive season sale

The report said Amazon followed Flipkart in terms of GMV share but Softbank-backed Meesho pipped the firm again in terms of order volume.

20 October 2023, 17:53 IST

E-commerce firms' gross sales rise 19% to Rs 47,000 crore in 1st week of festive season sale

20 October 2023, 17:53 IST

Keeping you updated. No, thanks

Once the items have been shipped, the transportation agencies—think Fedex and Blue Dart—take over and bombard you with ‘updates’ on various locations and cities that your items may be passing through.

12 September 2023, 19:31 IST

Keeping you updated. No, thanks

12 September 2023, 19:31 IST

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

The draft guidelines, issued by the Consumer Affairs Ministry, list various deceptive practices being adopted by online platforms in the nature of dark patterns which are against the interests of consumers.

07 September 2023, 08:03 IST

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

07 September 2023, 08:03 IST

Consumers on a ghost planet

The companies invest far more in sales than in post-sales customer care

04 May 2023, 19:46 IST

Consumers on a ghost planet

04 May 2023, 19:46 IST