Traders demand regulator for digital commerce

Traders’ bodies on Tuesday demanded the setting up of an independent regulatory body for digital commerce for oversight and holding accountability on e-commerce and quick commerce platforms.

At a conclave in New Delhi, The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), and Organised Retailers Association (ORA), collectively alleged anti-competitive practices like predatory pricing, deep discounting and exploitation of gig workers.