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flag India investigates Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra over hidden fees on cash-on-delivery orders, calling them deceptive practices.

flag India’s government is investigating e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra, over allegations of charging hidden fees—such as platform, payment, and protection charges—on cash-on-delivery orders, calling the practices "dark patterns" that mislead consumers. flag Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed a probe is underway, citing widespread complaints about unexpected fees revealed only at checkout, which inflate prices without clear disclosure. flag The move follows a ₹2 lakh penalty against FirstCry for misleading pricing and aims to enforce transparency under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. flag Authorities warn of strict action against platforms violating consumer rights.

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