# E-commerce delivery, handling fees need clear disclosure 2026-08-08T06:05:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Times Now Digital's investigation found that the same product often carries different prices across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, with delivery and handling charges varying without clear explanation. Consumers can see headline prices but struggle to find a full cost break-up, or details on manufacturing, expiry and batch. Supreme Court advocate Avishkar Singhvi told Times Now Digital that while consumers must exercise reasonable diligence, disclaimers do not let platforms impose arbitrary charges disguised as convenience or platform fees. The Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023 already bans deceptive designs such as drip pricing and basket sneaking. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: consumer rights, dark patterns, e-commerce, pricing, quick commerce Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/e-commerce-delivery-handling-fees-need-clear-disclosure/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/e-commerce-delivery-handling-fees-need-clear-disclosure/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.