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Govt changes e-commerce rules: Price transparency, no bundled fees, and more
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's government will implement new e-commerce rules from January 1, 2027, mandating transparent price displays, clear disclosures of sponsored listings, prohibition on dark pattern practices, restrictions on bundled fees, and enhanced grievance redressal mechanisms to protect consumers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 23 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026.
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You need to revise your platform’s pricing and display systems before January 2027 to comply with India’s stricter transparency and anti-manipulation rules. Failure to adjust your search and advertising practices risks regulatory penalties and loss of consumer trust.
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23 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 14 Sep 2026
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