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Retailers Urging Congress to Take Action Against Shoplifters Selling Stolen Goods Online
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A coalition of major retailers called on Congress Thursday to implement stricter legislation to increase transparency on e-commerce platforms in a bid to deter criminals from being able to easily resell stolen goods online.
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Colorado Joins New York and Illinois in Allowing Doctors to Prescribe Weed for Pain
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State lawmakers are starting to catch up with what medical marijuana users have advocated for years: Cannabis is good for pain management
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After Business Backlash, Georgia Governor to Veto Bill Seen as Anti-Gay
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Under the bill, faith-based groups could not be forced to hire or retain an employee whose beliefs run counter to the organization’s.
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India’s AP State Chief Minister Assures Industry Of Legislation
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has assured the industry on addressing the need for creating a regulatory framework for direct selling.
A delegation from Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FICCI) consisting of key industry leaders, government officials and FICCI representatives met at Andhra Bhawan in New Delhi and presented the Chief Minister with FICCI’s Direct Selling report on Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
While releasing the report Naidu stated the importance of Self Help Groups (SHGs) such as ‘Dokra’ for the growing importance of women empowerment in society. This sector in particular, has a major chunk of women retailers working independently.
According to the report, the direct selling industry has the potential to attain a market size of Rs 50 billion in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by 2025, driven by growth in the consumer markets and
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Centralised Regulator For Direct Selling Industry Needed: IICA
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There should be a centralised regulatory mechanism and a mandatory registration process for all direct selling entities operating in the country, a study by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) says. The IICA works under the aegis of India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The whitepaper on regulation of direct selling in India, called for setting up of a centralised regulatory mechanism to redress the regulatory uncertainty existing in the country.
It also recommended a mandatory registration process for all such entities in the country, on the lines of the mandatory SEBI registration for all schemes soliciting investments.
“Registration for players in the direct selling industry should be done through the proposed central regulatory body for the industry,” it said.
The study also called for drafting clear definition of direct selling “so that law enforcement agencies could easily differentiate
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Indian Traders’ Body Wants Direct Selling Legislation
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The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has sought a separate legislation to regulate and monitor direct selling business in the country.
“The Indian direct selling industry is growing at a phenomenal rate and has a huge growth potential. More than 50 per cent distributors engaged in direct selling business are household women and in this way, the direct selling business is promoting women empowerment in the country to a distinct level”, said CAIT national secretary general Praveen Khandelwal.
CAIT in a a letter to Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Ram Vilas Paswan said, “Since the direct selling industry is poised for growth, it is imperative to bring it under an appropriate legislation. The legislation should include safeguards to protect the interest of industry as well as consumers. Parameters like minimum capital/equity
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India To Introduce New SOPs For Law Enforcement Investigating Illegal MLM
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A new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is being formulated by the government for central and state law enforcement agencies for probing illegal multi-level marketing or ponzi schemes.
Sources said the dos and don’ts for investigating these fraudulent schemes are being drawn up by Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) in coordination with Department of Financial Services.
The move comes following instances in which investors have been duped of their hard earned money through ponzi schemes–a swindle in which quick return on an investment is offered.
Sources in the CEIB, which acts as the nodal agency for economic intelligence, said they will share the SOP with investigating agencies once they are finalised.
Major such scams being probed include those relating to Rose Valley and Saradha chit fund wherein investors lost about Rs 15,000 crore and Rs
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Proposed Amendment to Indian E-Commerce Law To Include MLM
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As more Indian direct selling companies take advantage of e-commerce to expand their presence, the Indian government is pushing for a revamp of the Consumer Protection Act to protect the rights of consumers. The proposed amendments take care of new-age online and off-line models, including e-commerce, teleshopping, direct selling or multi-level marketing.
India’s Finance minister Arun Jaitley stressed the need for a provision where consumers can file class action suits against fraudulent sellers, particularly in the era of e-commerce, which is dynamically changing the marketplace.
“Globally, the best practice is you allow class action in these cases. You also have to regulate the extent of reviews and appeals and the grounds on which multiple appeals can be filed,” he said.
Consumer affairs minister Ram Vilas Paswan said consumers were often taken for a ride at
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India’s Chamber of Commerce Seeks MLM Legislation
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Sensing the need to regularise direct selling, the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the government to provide clarity. Shilpa Gupta, Head – Retail, FMCG, Luxury Gems & Jewellery, Direct Selling, FICCI, shares her views about the potential of this multi-level marketing model and the steps to regularise it.
How do you assess Direct Selling in India?
Direct selling is not new to India. Around the year 1995, many companies started with it; Amway was one of them. But the misfortune is that we only understand direct selling on the basis of one or two companies. In fact, there are so many companies in India today that are following this business model. In India, Direct Selling is a very old model of sales. For example, a cycle rickshaw peddler