Archive · 25 May 2025
Guwahati Traders Voice Concerns Over E-Commerce Impact
Local shopkeepers in Guwahati are upset because more people are buying things online.
They say that websites and apps can sell things cheaper, which makes it hard for the shops to make money.
Many people like shopping online because it's easy and fast, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shop owners say they are losing money and want the government to help.
Some people worry that if they buy things online, they can't return them if they are broken or not what they expected.
The government is making it easier for more people to get online, so more people are starting to buy things this way.
Guwahati traders are protesting against e-commerce platforms due to declining revenue.
Traders in areas like Fancy Bazar and Paltan Bazar report revenue drops of 20-30%.
They cite aggressive pricing by online platforms as a key challenge.
Concerns are raised regarding the lack of recourse for faulty products bought online.
India's e-commerce sector saw a 12% increase in GMV during the 2024 festive season.
- Who
- Local shopkeepers, traders, and the All Assam Traders Union (AATU).
- What
- Traders are protesting the impact of e-commerce platforms on their businesses.
- When
- For the past two months
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, India
- Why
- Traders are facing revenue decline and inability to compete with e-commerce pricing.
Local Guwahati Traders
E-Commerce Platforms
Pricing and Competition
Local Guwahati Traders
Aggressive pricing strategies make it hard to compete and maintain profit margins. Concerned about the lack of regulation of these platforms.
E-Commerce Platforms
Offer convenience and diverse products, fueled by technological advancements and growing consumer habits.
Product Quality & Consumer Experience
Local Guwahati Traders
Products purchased online might be faulty, and there is often no recourse.
E-Commerce Platforms
Doorstep delivery and easy access to products are convenient and preferred by consumers.
- Affected Areas
- Fancy Bazar & Paltan Bazar
- Revenue Loss for Some Traders
- 20-30%
- E-commerce GMV in 2024 Festive Season
- $14 billion
- Increase in E-commerce GMV
- 12%
- Internet Connections in India (June 2023)
- 895 million