Hyderabad, April 21 () South Indian Organized Retailers Association is planning to seek the Central government's intervention regarding the business practices of Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO, alleging that the cell phone maker is avoiding supply of phones. Used to be. Main channel.
In a statement, ORA claimed that the firm's business practices are a clear indication of POCO's attitude of minimizing spend by accessing the product online and through "illegitimate" channels without providing a consumer experience.
The retailers' organization also said that POCO is not contributing to job creation in India, as the brand works with just three distributors and "n sales promoters", unlike other major smartphone brands like Samsung, VIVO and OPPO.
ORA alleged that these actions of POCOs not only harm legitimate sales channels but also cause financial loss to the government exchequer.
“POCO's unfair and unethical business practices have a serious impact on the industry and the economy as a whole.We cannot allow any brand to operate in India at the expense of legitimate businesses and government revenue. ORA will urge the competent authorities to take prompt action against POCOs and set an example for ethical business conduct in the country, the statement said.
POCO officials could not be reached for comment.
ORA has made several attempts to resolve these issues with the POCO leadership team, but their "lack of response" has forced the retailers' body to take action, including escalating the matter to the ministry and relevant departments after the Lok Sabha elections. Has been done so that the demand for cancellation of elections can be made. POCO's trade license, the statement said.Furthermore, ORA is set to file a case with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to ensure accountability and transparency in the smartphone market.
In a statement, ORA claimed that the firm's business practices are a clear indication of POCO's attitude of minimizing spend by accessing the product online and through "illegitimate" channels without providing a consumer experience.
The retailers' organization also said that POCO is not contributing to job creation in India, as the brand works with just three distributors and "n sales promoters", unlike other major smartphone brands like Samsung, VIVO and OPPO.
ORA alleged that these actions of POCOs not only harm legitimate sales channels but also cause financial loss to the government exchequer.
“POCO's unfair and unethical business practices have a serious impact on the industry and the economy as a whole.We cannot allow any brand to operate in India at the expense of legitimate businesses and government revenue. ORA will urge the competent authorities to take prompt action against POCOs and set an example for ethical business conduct in the country, the statement said.
POCO officials could not be reached for comment.
ORA has made several attempts to resolve these issues with the POCO leadership team, but their "lack of response" has forced the retailers' body to take action, including escalating the matter to the ministry and relevant departments after the Lok Sabha elections. Has been done so that the demand for cancellation of elections can be made. POCO's trade license, the statement said.Furthermore, ORA is set to file a case with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to ensure accountability and transparency in the smartphone market.
