India's Consumer Market Splits: Premium vs Value Segments
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.
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.
Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus invest in Haier India, acquiring a 49% stake. The partnership aims to accelerate Haier's 'Made in India' vision and expand market share. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your next smartphone and TV could cost 6-9% more by 2026. A new 10% import duty on key components is set to increase manufacturing costs, impacting major brands. Find out how this will affect your wallet.
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.
While AI has pushed markets to record highs, mixed U.S. economic signals on jobs and consumer spending threaten 2026 earnings growth. Key Fed decision looms.
Shares of an NSE SME-listed company surged 5% after it launched a new consumer electronics product, strengthening its market position. Read the full analysis here.
The rupee's fall beyond Rs 90 against the US dollar may force price hikes of 3-10% on consumer electronics, cars, and beauty products from January, erasing GST cut benefits. Key details inside.
Syrma SGS announces a $90 million investment in a new PCB manufacturing plant in Naidupeta, AP. The facility, part of a JV with Shinhyup, will create 1000 jobs and start operations by 2027. Read more.
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.
Is the old warning about magnets damaging electronics still true? We explore the facts for TVs, phones, and laptops in modern India, separating myth from reality.
Discover Sennheiser HD 630 headphones, Fastrack smartwatch, Oppo smartphone & 5 more tech launches in this week's gadget roundup. Stay updated with latest electronics!
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!
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.
Unfilled positions in consumer redressal systems undermine trust as service failures evolve. Learn how vacancies impact consumer protection mechanisms and what needs urgent attention.
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.