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TREND | 17 Jan 2026, 10:57AM

Centre to start recovery of taxes from Tiger Global after top court ruling

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The US-based investment firm's substantial sale of Flipkart's stake to Walmart Inc. was one of the largest exits by a foreign investor in the Indian e-commerce sector

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TREND | 16 Jan 2026

CCPA fines e-commerce platformsfor selling unauthorised walkie-talkies

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for listing and selling unauthorised walkie-talkies in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and telecom laws, issuing final orders against eight entities and imposing penalties totalling Rs 44 lakh. Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities -- Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, Meesho, MaskMan Toys, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart, IndiaMart, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, Krishna Mart, and Amazon, following the identification of over 16,970 non-compliant product listings across platforms. The CCPA found that platforms were facilitating the sale of Personal Mobile Radios (PMRs) operating outside the license-exempt frequency band, without Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certification or proper disclosure of licensing requirements. Penalties of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 lakh imposed The authority imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh each on Meesh

CCPA fines Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho 10 lakh each for illegal walkie-talkie sales

Business Line | 16 Jan 2026

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TREND | 15 Jan 2026

Flipkart taps former Tyson Foods executive Jane Duke for ethics role

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Veteran compliance leader joins e-commerce giant amid efforts to strengthen oversight and institutional leadership ahead of an IPO

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TREND | 14 Jan 2026

Amazon can't evade liability for defective TV, rules consumer commission

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A consumer commission has asked Amazon to pay a refund to a TV buyer along with compensation, holding that an e-commerce platform cannot avoid liability for a defective product by claiming to be a "mere intermediary" and not the actual seller. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (suburban Mumbai) on January 6 held Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (ASSPL) guilty of deficiency in service for resolving the issue. The commission, led by president Pradeep Kadu and member Gauri Kapse, ordered ASSPL to refund the customer, stressing that an online marketplace "cannot absolve itself of responsibility merely by describing itself as an intermediary, especially when it actively facilitates the sale, receives commercial benefit, and engages directly with consumers post-sale". "A consumer purchasing goods online does not have direct access to the manufacturer or service centre. The only visible and accessible entity is the online platform. The consumer relies not only on the

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TREND | 14 Jan 2026

Realme P5 With 10,000mAh Battery May Launch Soon Flipkart Teaser Of P-Series Phone Goes Live

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The Flipkart site showcases the launch timeline of previous P-series models from P1 to P4, building anticipation for the next entry.

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TREND | 14 Jan 2026

Amazon may auto-upgrade Prime users to Alexa+ as it expands beyond speakers

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Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ more widely, adding browser access, deeper Fire TV integration and auto-upgrades for some Prime users

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TREND | 12 Jan 2026

Swiggy expands Noice beyond staples, testing limits of private labels in quick commerce

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Swiggy is rapidly scaling its in-house brand Noice from 200 to 350 SKUs, and hiring top-tier talent from Flipkart and Oyo to transform the label into a standalone consumer brand.

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TREND | 10 Jan 2026

Amazon's internal review process Forte' requires employees to list accomplishments. Here's what we know

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Amazon is asking employees to submit three to five accomplishments for its performance review process, Forte. This marks a shift towards individual achievement recognition, which will also impact the remuneration of employees.

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TREND | 09 Jan 2026

Amazon's internal review process Forte' requires employees to list accomplishments. Here's what we know

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TREND | 09 Jan 2026

Myntra introduces zero-commission model for new Indian D2C brands

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Move targets early-stage Indian fashion, beauty and lifestyle sellers seeking to scale beyond their own websites and social media