US consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Despite a strong job market, fear and uncertainty are making Americans spend carefully. Explore the economic implications.
On National Consumer Day, experts Jisu Ketan Pattanaik & Sumit Kumar Singh explore how digital convenience blurs the line between choice and manipulation. Read their analysis.
Ahmedabad's CERC marked National Consumer Day with a new logo, website, and youth-led research. IAS Mona Khandhar highlighted Gujarat's digital grievance redressal. Read more.
A Bengaluru resident's 3-year fight for a TV highlights systemic delays in Karnataka's consumer courts. With 50% posts vacant and cases pending for 5-6 years, activists demand urgent reforms for speedy justice.
National Consumer Day 2025 champions 'Digital Justice' with AI-powered platforms like Samadhan and Grievance Redressal Assessment for faster consumer complaint resolution. Learn how tech is empowering Indian consumers.
China initiates a WTO trade dispute against India, challenging import duties on solar cells and IT goods. This move escalates bilateral trade tensions and could impact India's green energy goals. Read more for details and analysis.
New Zealand agrees to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods, including beyond wines & spirits, as part of concluded FTA. Implementation expected in 7-8 months.
Noida's consumer court directs Cigna TTK Health Insurance to pay a ₹35,000 claim with interest for wrongly labeling it as fraud. The insurer failed to verify documents properly. #ConsumerRights #HealthInsurance
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, gave Indian consumers legal rights. But decades later, its promise remains limited. Explore the gaps in enforcement and the road ahead for consumer justice.
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
Dharwad Consumer Commission orders HDFC Ergo to pay Rs 2.19 lakh claim with interest, Rs 50k compensation for mental agony. Landmark ruling for policyholders.
India and New Zealand finalize free trade agreement. Textiles and engineering goods to get duty-free access from 2025, boosting exports and economic ties. Details inside.
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to significantly boost Indian exports in textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering, agriculture, and services. Learn how this pact will impact trade.
A Sundargarh consumer court directed an electronics store to refund Rs 19,999 plus Rs 15,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 costs for negligence after a customer was charged twice for a mobile phone. Read the full story.
UltraTech Cement receives a Rs 782.2 crore GST demand notice for 2018-2023 period. The company plans to legally challenge the order. Read the full details.
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
A Bengaluru consumer commission fined Aditya Birla Health Insurance for rejecting a genuine claim citing hospital's late intimation. The firm must pay Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and compensation.
Welspun Living achieves the top global ESG score in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods for 2025 by S&P Global. Discover how this Indian giant leads in sustainability.
ICICI Bank faces a GST demand of Rs 238 crore from tax authorities for FY 2018-19. The bank plans to appeal the order. Get the full details here.
Nearly three months after GST rate reductions, the FMCG sector awaits a significant demand boost. While auto and durables saw immediate gains, consumer goods growth remains muted. Industry leaders predict clarity in coming quarters.
A Bengaluru shopkeeper cheated in a Dasara chit scheme wins a legal battle. The consumer commission ordered a ₹6,600 refund with interest and ₹8,000 compensation for mental agony. Read the full story.
India's goods exports soared 19% to $38.13 billion in November 2025, driven by engineering and electronics. Trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low of $24 billion. Details inside.
India's exports surged in November 2025, with US shipments up 22.6% to $7B and China exports skyrocketing 90.12%. Key drivers include electronics and engineering goods. Read the full analysis.
Andhra Pradesh lorry owners launch indefinite strike from Dec 9, halting goods transport from railway sheds & shipyards to protest massive hike in fitness fees for older vehicles. Read more.
A tragic accident at Madan Mahal station in Jabalpur claims two lives. A woman and child died after being hit by a goods train while crossing tracks. Read the full report.
Punjab's exports confront tariff realignments & market concentration. While engineering goods lead, the state's share in national exports declines. Can diversification & new FTAs build resilience?
Russia agrees to boost market access for Indian goods and deepen cooperation in LNG, LPG, and coal gasification tech. A major win for India-Russia trade ties. Read more.
Odisha Police crack a major interstate burglary ring, arresting 14 and recovering stolen property worth ₹40 lakh. Details on the gang's modus operandi and police operation inside.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.
From Trump's tariff retreat to Bihar's cash promises, political focus on immediate relief starves budgets for essential public goods like clean air and safe roads. Explore the costly trade-off.