Government withdraws permission to allow non-essentials sale on e-commerce platforms; sale of smartphones and electronics to remain suspended

Government has withdrawn the permission given to e-commerce firms including Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal to sell non-essential items, starting April 20, 2020. This also included electronics such as mobile handsets. The move follows a strong objection from a Delhi-based traders group Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Objecting Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) recent permission, … Continue reading Government withdraws permission to allow non-essentials sale on e-commerce platforms; sale of smartphones and electronics to remain suspended