Ecommerce firms allow sale of non-essential goods amid lack of clarity

Ecommerce companies are allowing Indian consumers confined to their homes to order products ranging from electronics, books and clothing to make-up kits amid lack of clarity on delivery of non-essential goods, which some state governments have curbed, executives said.

States including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Haryana, which have restricted activities to halt the spread of Covid-19, have allowed online retailers to ship only essential items.