Govt is examining complaints on ecommerce predatory pricing: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the government is examining representations regarding allegations about some ecommerce companies engaging in predatory pricing and excessive discounts.

“Representations have been received in this department (DPIIT) alleging that some ecommerce platforms are engaged in predatory pricing and are providing excessive discounts….These representations are under examination,” Goyal said in reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.