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Study the following case/situation and express your opinion:

Ajay purchased some gift articles online from www.flipkart.com. At the same time Sheetal purchased gift from ebay.com!
Which website is related to C2C?
Which website is related to B2C?
Which first step does Ajay need to follow in online transaction?
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ebay.com → C2C, flipkart.com → B2C, and the first step in any online transaction is Registration (creating an account before placing an order).

This case is based on the types of e-commerce and the steps in an online transaction, an important part of Emerging Modes of Business in Maharashtra HSC OCM (the same e-commerce classifications are covered in NCERT/CBSE Business Studies).

1. Website related to C2C → www.ebay.com.

C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) e-commerce is where one consumer sells goods or services directly to another consumer, usually through an online marketplace that acts as a platform. eBay is a well-known site that lets individuals buy and sell among themselves, so it represents C2C.

2. Website related to B2C → www.flipkart.com.

B2C (Business-to-Consumer) e-commerce is where a business firm sells its products directly to the final consumers through its website. Flipkart is a business selling goods to individual buyers, so it is a B2C site.

3. First step in an online transaction → Registration. …

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