October 3, 2019

CAIT DISMISSES PLEA OF AMAZON & FLIPKARTON DISCOUNTS

CAIT DISMISSES PLEA OF AMAZON & FLIPKART ON DISCOUNTS

 

Vijyender Sharma

SHIMLA-------------In response to court case filed by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in Rajasthan High Court against unethical practices of Amazon & Flipkart, we have seen media reports where they have claimed that they are not offering discounts rather they passed the buck on few brands that they are giving discounts. The CAIT said that it's a blatant lie to cover up their unethical trade practices.

 

CAIT National President Mr B C Bhartia & Mr Praveen Khandelwal said that how can brands have discriminatory prices policy between offline and online retailers. If it's so it's against the completion law and the CAIT will be forced to file complaint against such brands in Competition Commission of India and will also make them party in ongoing case at Rajasthan High Court for using non ethical practices helping e commerce players .

 

Both Mr Bhartia & Mr Khandelwal said that even if it's found true but contribution of these brands in sales of both e com players is very negligible. There are hundreds of other items including electronics, mobile phones, FMCG products, kitchen accessories, home furnishing, gift articles, watches, footwear, readade garments and others where deep discounts are offered by these players which is more significant. Therefore they can not absolve from their responsibility of offering high value discounts , directly or indirectly controlling inventory, influencing prices and creating an uneven level playing field and all these conditions are clear violation of FDI policy of the Government.

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