Are You Paying Extra Handling Charges on Zepto? Government Fines 9 Platforms for Misleading Online Practices
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Wed, 5 August 2026Thu, 6 August 2026
What it is about
Anuj JindalRajya SabhaAshish RanaConsumer Affairs DepartmentSpicejetMcafeeCentral Consumer Protection AuthorityPw FoundationIndia
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
oneindia.com
afaqs.com
5 Aug, 14:37over 18 hours6 Aug, 08:11
How it spread - 2 original reports
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- oneindia.com14:37first to report
The government has fined nine digital platforms, including Zepto, IndiGo and Physics Wallah, for misleading online practices known as dark patterns.
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- afaqs.com08:11
The consumer watchdog pulled up platforms for practices including drip pricing, basket sneaking and confirm shaming, saying they manipulated users' purchase decisions.