India mulls having a national e-commerce regulator

India mulls having a national e-commerce regulator

View of the reception of Amazon Europe Holding Technologies in Luxembourg. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters

A national regulator for e-commerce, mandatory data localization and tax sops for data centres are part of an upcoming legislation governing all aspects of electronic commerce in the country, the draft of a national policy showed. The regulator will ensure consumer protection and compliance with foreign investment caps in e-commerce.

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