India's consumer watchdog issued eight notices to e-commerce platforms including IndiaMART and Justdial for unauthorised online sale of hazardous chemicals like ammonium nitrate and PETN. Platforms have begun delisting flagged products; seller lists shared with PESO for further enforcement action.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/27/2026, 3:01:06 PM

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has directed the CCPA to investigate online ticket booking platforms including MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and Agoda for charging cancellation fees well beyond actual airline charges, citing cases where users paid Rs 4,764 against Rs 1,571 levied by carriers. Action is warned under the Consumer Protection Act for unfair trade practices.

NDTV Profit · 5/23/2026, 10:41:28 AM

Four major marketplaces pulled listings of unregistered Cyclosinone Herbicide and suspended associated seller accounts following Central Consumer Protection Authority notices. CCPA flagged this as a first step and has ordered a detailed investigation into how the banned product reached consumers via online platforms.

ET Small Business · 5/16/2026, 6:24:25 PM

India's consumer protection regulator has ordered an investigation into an agro-chemical product already pulled from major marketplaces, escalating scrutiny over unsafe listings, misleading ads, and unfair trade practices across Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and JioMart.

NDTV Profit · 5/16/2026, 3:47:28 PM

Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notices to four major marketplaces for hosting 'Cyclosinone Herbicide' listings without mandatory disclosures. Platforms pulled listings; regulator ordered deeper probe citing Consumer Protection Act and E-Commerce Rules violations.

Times of India · Business · 5/16/2026, 1:16:18 PM