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Antitrust regulator accuses Amazon of concealing facts, false submissions
India’s antitrust reg accuses Amazon of concealing facts and making false submissions when it sought approval for Future Group investment. Read more…
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Australian antitrust regulator begins inquiry into Amazon, eBay local units
Australian antitrust regulator has began an inquiry into the local units of Amazon, eBay and other online markets to ensure fairness. Read more…
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Flipkart says it should not be treated like Amazon in Indian antitrust probe
Walmart’s Flipkart should not be treated the same as rival Amazon in an Indian antitrust probe as the evidence was “qualitatively different”. Read more…
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Flipkart, Amazon India antitrust case accelerates as watchdog targets tech
India’s antitrust watchdog plans speed up a probe into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour at Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart. Read more…
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Indian court dismisses pleas by Amazon, Flipkart to quash antitrust case
Indian court has dismissed pleas by Amazon.com and Flipkart to quash an antitrust investigation into the business practices of the US firms. Read more…
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US officials defended Amazon after company bypassed Indian law
US officials rushed to defend Amazon’s business practices in India after report in February showed that the company had bypassed local laws. Read more…
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Amazon seized more than 2 million counterfeit products: report
Amazon’s 2020 Brand Protection Report which provides a comprehensive view of how it ensures customers buy authentic products in its stores. Read more…
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Amazon launches $250mn venture fund for startups, SMBs in India
Amazon has launched a $250 million venture fund to invest in technology-led startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India. Read more…
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Amazon asks India not to change e-commerce foreign investment rules
Amazon asks India not to change e-commerce foreign investment rules until investigations into its business practices had been concluded. Read more…
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WhatsApp hires Amazon executive to head payments business in India
WhatsApp has hired a top Amazon executive to head its payments business in India, as the service gears up to expand in the booming sector. Read more…