CERC's Strategic Reset on National Consumer Day 2025
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.
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Karnataka Consumer Justice: 3-Year Delays, Vacancies Plague Commissions
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.
Digital Justice Spearheads National Consumer Day 2025
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.
Consumer Court Slaps Cigna TTK for Wrongful Claim Rejection
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
India's Middle Class Debt Trap: Savings at 48-Year Low
India's net household savings plunge to a 48-year low as post-pandemic borrowing for consumption surges. The middle class is trapped in high-cost debt. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Police Crackdown on Illegal Moneylenders
Maharashtra police launch a major crackdown on illegal moneylenders after a farmer sold his kidney to repay a debt. New help desks and awareness campaigns aim to protect vulnerable citizens.
Limits of India's Consumer Protection Act, 1986
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.
Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation for Water-Adulterated Diesel
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.
Consumer Forum fines HDFC Ergo for denying insurance claim
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.
Uttar Pradesh reduces power sector debt by 25%
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
UP Reduces Power Debt by 25%, Defies National Trend
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
Sundargarh consumer court fines store Rs 40k for double billing
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.
Tamil Nadu Tops India's Most-Indebted States List: PMK
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss slams DMK govt as Tamil Nadu's debt hits ₹9.55 lakh crore, topping the list of most-indebted Indian states for the fourth consecutive year. Details inside.
Justice G Radha Rani Heads Telangana Consumer Commission
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.
Insurer fined for denying claim over hospital paperwork delay
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.
How Debt Settlement Can Reunite Indian Families
Financial stress from debt is tearing Indian families apart. Discover how professional debt settlement offers a path to relief, peace, and reconnecting with loved ones.
Consumer Commission Orders Refund & ₹8k Compensation in Bengaluru Chit Fraud
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.
Middle-Class Debt Trap: RBI Data Shows Rising EMI Burden
India's middle class faces a growing debt crisis, with 5-10% of households in a trap. Driven by easy credit and social comparisons, the dream of upward mobility is turning risky. Read more.
Consumer Panel Orders Insurer to Settle Rs 51,000 Mediclaim
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.
Amazon Fined Rs 35,000 by Trichy Consumer Court
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.
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh overshoot RBI borrowing limits
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have become India's most aggressive borrowers in 2025, overshooting RBI limits by 190% and 122% respectively. Economists warn of severe long-term fiscal stress. Read the full analysis.
Russian Railways Debt Restructuring Talks: VTB's Key Role
VTB, the largest creditor of Russian Railways, reveals banks are ready to restructure its 4 trillion rouble debt, but only if the central bank does not hike reserve requirements. Debt-to-equity conversion is off the table. Explore the financial challenges
UAE President Cancels AED 475 Million Debt for Citizens
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan erases AED 475 million debt for 1,435 Emiratis through SCB initiative. Historic humanitarian gesture supports financial stability.
Hyderabad consumer court orders ₹1.8 lakh resort refund
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!
Myntra ordered to refund Noida woman for lehengas
A Greater Noida woman wins a consumer case against Myntra. The company was ordered to refund Rs 7,009 with interest and pay Rs 4,000 in compensation for failing to process a return.
Vacant Posts in Consumer Commissions Hurt Trust
Unfilled positions in consumer redressal systems undermine trust as service failures evolve. Learn how vacancies impact consumer protection mechanisms and what needs urgent attention.
Altice Moves Key Assets Beyond Creditors' Reach
Altice International restructures Portugal & Caribbean units to raise €750M debt, sparking bond price drops. Strategic review underway amid 12.1% earnings decline.
IL&FS Repays ₹48,463 Crore to Creditors by September 2025
Debt-ridden IL&FS group has repaid ₹48,463 crore to creditors, achieving 80% of its ₹61,000 crore debt resolution target. Read the latest updates on NCLAT proceedings.
Consumer court orders Rs 40k refund for unfair membership
Ludhiana consumer court orders Club Retreat Hospitality to refund Rs 40,000 with 9% interest for unfair trade practices. Learn how to protect your consumer rights.
How ₹60K Credit Card Debt Affects Your Credit Score
Carrying ₹60,000 credit card debt can hurt your credit score due to high utilization. Learn how personal loans for debt consolidation affect your credit health and smart repayment strategies.
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