CCPA hits IndiaMART, Justdial with 8 notices over hazardous chemical listings

India's consumer watchdog issued eight notices to e-commerce platforms including IndiaMART and Justdial for unauthorised online sale of hazardous chemicals like ammonium nitrate and PETN. Platforms have begun delisting flagged products; seller lists shared with PESO for further enforcement action.

— Source publishedWed, 27 May, 2026, 20:22 IST·First seen Wed, 27 May, 2026, 20:29 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

CCPA issued eight notices to e-commerce platforms including IndiaMART and Justdial over unauthorised online listing and sale of hazardous chemicals like

Key facts

  • 8 notices

Why this matters

Compliance-tech and seller-vetting SaaS targets just became more strategic for any marketplace acquirer in India, while distressed valuations on listing-heavy platforms could open inbound conversations if enforcement intensifies.