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Centre Amends E-Commerce Rules To Check Dark Patterns, Sponsored Listings

Published

10 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

Sectors

E-commerce

Geography

India

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Read at ndtv.com

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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Indian government has amended e-commerce rules to curb dark patterns and fake sponsored listings, aiming to enhance transparency and consumer trust in online marketplaces.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 3 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new requirements to disclose sponsored listings clearly and avoid manipulative interfaces on Indian e-commerce platforms. This opens a window to compete on genuine transparency and user trust as regulators crack down on misleading online sales tactics.

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3 sources · 10 Sep 2026

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