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flag FirstCry fined ₹2 lakh for hiding GST in ads, falsely claiming MRP-inclusive deals and misleading discounts.

flag The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined FirstCry’s operator, Digital Age Retail Pvt. flag Ltd., ₹2 lakh for misleading ads and unfair trade practices. flag The penalty followed a consumer complaint that FirstCry advertised products as “MRP inclusive of all taxes” but added GST at checkout, creating a false impression of deeper discounts. flag An investigation found that advertised 27% discounts were effectively only 18.2% after GST, violating the Consumer Protection Act and e-commerce rules. flag The CCPA ruled this “drip pricing” a dark pattern that misled consumers, rejecting disclaimers like “additional charges may apply.” The company must now display total prices inclusive of all taxes and clearly show extra fees.

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