Archive · 16 Jan 2026
CCPA Fines E-Commerce Platforms for Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) in India has fined several e-commerce platforms, including Meesho, Meta (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, and Amazon, for selling walkie-talkies without proper regulatory information.
These walkie-talkies were listed without telling buyers about the need for licenses and certifications required by Indian law.
The CCPA found over 16,970 listings that did not follow the rules.
The platforms were also selling devices that operate on restricted radio frequencies without proper approvals, which can interfere with important communication networks used by police and emergency services.
The CCPA has directed these companies to remove non-compliant listings and ensure that future listings have the correct information.
The authority has also introduced new rules to prevent such issues in the future.
CCPA fined Meesho, Meta, Flipkart, and Amazon ₹10 lakh each for selling walkie-talkies without proper regulatory disclosures.
Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, and MaskMan Toys were fined ₹1 lakh each for similar violations.
Over 16,970 non-compliant listings for walkie-talkies were identified, many operating on restricted frequencies without approvals.
Walkie-talkies sold without proper disclosures about frequency bands, licensing requirements, and ETA certification.
CCPA issued new guidelines requiring e-commerce platforms to verify frequency compliance, check for ETA certification, and ban misleading advertisements.
- Who
- Meesho, Meta Platforms (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, Amazon, Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, MaskMan Toys
- What
- Fined for selling walkie-talkies without proper regulatory disclosures and approvals
- When
- 16 January 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- For violating consumer protection rules by not disclosing licensing requirements and certifications
- Penalty Amount
- ₹10 lakh each for Meesho, Meta, Flipkart, Amazon; ₹1 lakh each for Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, MaskMan Toys
- Companies Fined
- Meesho, Meta Platforms (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, Amazon, Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, MaskMan Toys
- Reason for Penalty
- Sale of walkie-talkies without proper regulatory disclosures and approvals
- Regulatory Requirements
- Licensing under Indian Telegraph Act, spectrum and frequency restrictions, ETA/WPC certification
- Units Sold by Flipkart
- 108,206 units
- Flipkart Sellers
- 8,708 registered sellers
- Date of Penalty
- 16 January 2026
- Total Non-Compliant Listings
- 16,970
- Total Penalty Amount
- ₹44 lakh
Sources
Flipkart, Meta penalised for misleading walkie-talkie listings
CCPA fines Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho ₹10 lakh each for illegal walkie-talkie sales
India fines Meta, Flipkart Rs 10 lakh each over sale of walkie-talkies
Flipkart And Meta Fined Rs 10,00,000 Each: Why Selling Walkie-Talkies Online Can Land You In trouble
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CCPA takes action against unauthorised sale of walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms
Meta, Amazon, Flipkart fined as govt cracks down on illegal walkie talkie sales on e commerce platforms
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Govt cracks down on unauthorised sale of walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms
