Consumer Helpline Recovers Rs 45 Crore in 2025
India's National Consumer Helpline resolved over 67,000 complaints and secured refunds worth Rs 45 crore in 2025, with e-commerce leading grievances. Learn how to seek help.
India's National Consumer Helpline resolved over 67,000 complaints and secured refunds worth Rs 45 crore in 2025, with e-commerce leading grievances. Learn how to seek help.
Telangana High Court upholds consumer forum's order for a chit fund company to pay a homemaker Rs 10 lakh, ruling such disputes are maintainable under consumer law. A landmark decision for middle-class investors.
India's consumer market is undergoing a major split, with premium and value segments growing while the middle shrinks. Discover what's driving this trend and what it means for businesses.
Karnataka's consumer forum has drastically reduced pending cases to just three, a historic low. Read about the reforms and future plans for consumer justice.
Chandigarh celebrated National Consumer Day with a focus on online complaint filing and consumer rights. Advocates shared crucial tips for e-commerce, insurance, and cyber safety. Learn how to protect yourself.
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.
Wipro's Santoor claims the top spot in India's competitive soap market, surpassing HUL's Lifebuoy with ₹2,850 crore revenue. Discover the details behind this major shift.
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.
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.
Indian IT stocks like Infosys and Wipro surged up to 3% as the rupee's recovery attracted foreign investors. Analysts see a potential breakout for the Nifty IT index. Read more for key insights.
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.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
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.
Bajaj Consumer Care declares a 2:1 bonus share issue for eligible shareholders. The company has fixed the record date as December 27, 2024. Read full details.
Global Capability Centres are now India's top tech employers, hiring 18-27% more yearly than IT firms. Discover how this shift impacts AI jobs and reverses brain drain.
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.
Bajaj Consumer Care announces issuance of 4.06 crore warrants to promoters. The FMCG stock, trading under Rs 50, is in focus following the corporate action. Read more for details and market impact.
Wipro leases 1.7 lakh sq ft from Smartworks in Kolkata for 3,000 people, marking the city's largest flex-office deal. The move highlights growing enterprise demand for managed workspaces.
India's mandatory HUID for silver sees massive uptake with 1.6M pieces hallmarked. Southern region leads. Verify purity via BIS CARE app. Boost for consumer trust.
Noida's District Consumer Commission orders Reliance General Insurance to pay a policyholder's Rs 51,462 claim with interest, ruling that claims cannot be rejected on mere suspicion. Learn about the landmark decision.
Trichy consumer court penalises Amazon for delivering t-shirts instead of a mini projector to a differently-abled customer. Read the full story of the legal battle and the court's order.
Fireside Ventures secures $253 million for its fourth consumer-focused fund, attracting global investors. The firm plans 35-36 investments, backing health, wellness, and AI-driven brands in India's booming market.
Ranga Reddy consumer commission mandates holiday resort to refund ₹1.8 lakh with interest and compensation for failing to honor membership commitment. Learn your consumer rights!