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24 July 2026

Government eases FDI rules for e-commerce

This is a significant policy shift in India's FDI regime that directly impacts the e-commerce sector, export strategy, and the broader framework of economic liberalization, making it a high-probability topic for GS3 economy questions.

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Notes

  • Government has relaxed FDI rules for e-commerce entities, allowing inventory-based models specifically for the export of domestically manufactured or produced goods.
  • Historically, India has restricted FDI in e-commerce to the marketplace model (B2B) to protect small traders and prevent FDI in multi-brand retail.
  • The policy shift aims to facilitate greater exports by providing Indian sellers with easier access to global markets.
  • The restriction on inventory-based e-commerce remains in place for domestic sales.

Questions

  1. Analyze the rationale behind the government's recent decision to allow inventory-based FDI in e-commerce for export purposes, and discuss how this balances the protection of small domestic traders with the objective of boosting global market access. 150 words
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  2. The evolution of FDI policy in India's e-commerce sector reflects a delicate balance between promoting digital trade and safeguarding the interests of the brick-and-mortar retail ecosystem. Critically evaluate this shift in policy and its potential impact on India's export competitiveness in the global digital economy. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the recent amendment to the FDI policy for e-commerce, which of the following is permitted for inventory-based e-commerce models?

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