With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements…

With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places. 2. The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Under India's FDI policy, foreign-owned marketplace e-commerce entities cannot sell their own goods (must be neutral platforms). They are also limited in ownership stakes in sellers on their platforms.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2022

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