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Consumer Protection in E-Commerce
India has tightened the rulebook for online marketplaces. The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified on 10 September 2026 and effective from 1 January 2027, go after manipulated search results, unlabelled paid listings, misleading discount claims and dark patterns.
Last updated 19 October 20264 min read
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Adds the CCPA's October 2026 action on online explosive listings — 3,940 sellers delisted from seven platforms, three ₹10 lakh penalties — in one consolidated enforcement section.
- e-commerce rules
- dark patterns
- CCPA
- National Consumer Helpline
- Consumer Protection Act 2019
- Rapido
- sponsored listings
- Department of Consumer Affairs
- Explosives Act 1884
- PESO
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