Consumer authority penalises Paytm Mall, Snapdeal for selling defective pressure cookers
Zee News
In two separate orders, the CCPA found Paytm Ecommerce Pvt Ltd (Paytm Mall) and Snapdeal Pvt Ltd guilty of selling defective pressure cookers.
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed fine of Rs 1 lakh each on e-commerce firms Paytm Mall and Snapdeal for selling non-standard pressure cookers and asked them to recall the sold items as well as reimburse the amount paid by the consumers.
In two separate orders, the CCPA found Paytm Ecommerce Pvt Ltd (Paytm Mall) and Snapdeal Pvt Ltd guilty of selling pressure cookers, which did not conform to BIS standards and were non-compliant to Domestic Pressure cooker (Quality Control) Order 2020 (QCO).
Paytm Mall listed pressure cookers of Pristine and Quba on its platform despite the product description clearly stating that it does not carry ISI mark.
According to the order dated March 25, the CCPA has ordered Paytm Mall to notify all consumers of the 39 pressure cookers sold on its platform, recall the pressure cookers and reimburse their price to the consumers. It has been asked to submit a compliance report of the same within 45 days.
Snapdeal listed pressure cookers of Saransh Enterprises and AZ Sellers on its platform that were non-compliant to the norms.
Overall imports during the month grew at a faster pace of 18.77 per cent, rising to USD 90.83 billion from USD 76.48 billion in January 2025, the ministry data showed.
The study also finds that 90 per cent of users reported increased confidence in digital payments after using UPI and RuPay cards, accompanied by a marked decline in cash usage and ATM withdrawals.
While the deal offers limited tariff relief, analysts say the conditions attached to the agreement may carry significant costs.
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation stood at 1.81 per cent in January 2026 compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, indicating a positive rate of inflation during the month.
These changes are aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, improving healthcare affordability, and discouraging consumption of certain “sin goods.”
Giving a breakdown of the cost, the startup founder said, his office spent Rs 1.35L on the employees salary for 3 months, Rs 40K on training and Rs 25K on replacement hire.
The 34-year-old assistant manager named Kiran Kumar allegedly stole gold jewellery from lockers of the customers and pawned them for online gambling.
Gates is among the top global leaders who will be attending the AI Impact Summit that is being held in India from February 16 to 20.
Under the CBDC framework, digital coupons generated through the Reserve Bank of India will be credited directly to beneficiaries as programmable digital currency (e₹).
You don’t need to save huge amounts to begin your journey. Even setting aside a small amount regularly can build a strong habit. Saving Rs 100 a day may seem insignificant, but over a year, it adds up to a meaningful amount.
If you’re planning to file your 2025 federal tax return, mark your calendar, the deadline this year is April 15. This date officially wraps up the 2026 tax filing season in the United States and is widely known as Tax Day.
Boeing welcomed the governments decision to remove the 7.5%-15% basic customs duty on components and parts used in the manufacture of civilian aircraft, calling it a transformative step for the sector.
Rolls-Royce announced its intention to significantly scale up its business operations in India to support future programs across the defence, civil aviation, and energy sectors.