E-commerce
Government amends ecommerce rules to ban dark patterns before festive season

India's Centre amended ecommerce rules to curb dark patterns on online marketplaces and quick commerce platforms ahead of the festive shopping rush. Ecommerce operators should audit their user flows immediately—compliance enforcement will intensify during peak traffic season, and penalties could spike conversion rates downward if discovery and disclosures aren't transparent.
Source: Inc42 ↗
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