Question : Definition of e-Commerce

(a) whether the e-commerce is burgeoning by leaps and bound in the country;

(b) if so, whether there is no definition for ‘e-commerce’ in the country resulting in a lot of complexities and problems;

(c) if so, the details thereof including the extent to which it is creating problems for new startups in the country;

(d) whether any consultations have been held with States and other stakeholders in this regard; and

(e) if so, the details and the outcome thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a): No study in this regard has been undertaken by the Government.

(b) & (c): The extant Foreign Direct Investment policy defines e-commerce as buying and selling of goods and services including digital products over digital & electronic network.

(d) & (e): The Government receives suggestions/ grievances on various issues in different sectors including e-commerce sector. The same are considered by the Government in consultations with stakeholders including Ministries/ Departments, State Governments, apex industry chambers and other organizations and necessary amendments, if required, are made in the policy from time to time.

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