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US Gov’t Pressures India Over eCommerce Rules
Regulation // January 24, 2019

The United States government is raising concerns about India’s eCommerce regulations that go into effect on Feb. 1, which will prevent companies from selling products through companies in which they have a stake. The rule also prevents them from inking exclusive deals with sellers. Get...

Amazon Faces New Competition In India
Retail // August 17, 2018

While Amazon and Walmart are competing for eCommerce dominance in India, they might be overlooking a key rival in the country: Mukesh Ambani, the country’s richest man. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Zuckerberg Waiting For Green Light To Officially Launch WhatsApp In India
Payments Innovation // July 30, 2018

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is still working towards approval from the Indian government to officially launch its payment service across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

India’s KYC Mobile Payments Roadblock
Mobile Payments // March 22, 2018

In late 2016, India’s government surprised the world with a decision to push the race for payment digitization from a marathon to a sprint, by deciding to scrap nearly 85 percent of the nation’s physical currency reserves almost overnight. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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India Backs Recurring ePayments on Utility Bill Platform

September 01, 2022
The Indian government will support free electronic transactions under Bharat Bill Pay Systems (BBPS), and could end up cracking down on companies charging fees, Economic Times of India reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

US Gov’t Pressures India Over eCommerce Rules

January 24, 2019
The United States government is raising concerns about India’s eCommerce regulations that go into effect on Feb. 1, which will prevent companies from selling products through companies in which they...

Amazon Faces New Competition In India

August 17, 2018
While Amazon and Walmart are competing for eCommerce dominance in India, they might be overlooking a key rival in the country: Mukesh Ambani, the country’s richest man. Get the Full...

Zuckerberg Waiting For Green Light To Officially Launch WhatsApp In India

July 30, 2018
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is still working towards approval from the Indian government to officially launch its payment service across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...