India's financial crime agency plans to summon Amazon and Flipkart executives in its investigation of alleged foreign investment law violations, following recent raids on some sellers affiliated with these e-commerce giants.
The Enforcement Directorate is examining evidence from the raids, which revealed potential violations of India's e-commerce regulations. Indian law prohibits foreign e-commerce companies from holding inventory directly, requiring them instead to operate as a marketplace for independent sellers.
Amazon and Flipkart, with 32% and 24% market shares, respectively, in India’s growing $70 billion e-commerce market, are under scrutiny for allegedly exerting "end-to-end control" over inventory through select sellers, which contradicts Indian regulations.
The investigation includes a five-year review of business data and seller relationships. Amazon’s former top seller, Appario, reportedly received special privileges, including discounted fees and access to exclusive retail tools.
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