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.
Silver price today soared nearly 4% to a record high of ₹2,32,200/kg on MCX. Global spot silver also hit an all-time peak. Discover the driving factors behind this rally.
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.
Goa's food inflation hits 5.4% in 2024-25, resuming a decade-high trend. RBI data reveals dramatic fuel price spikes and the tourism sector's impact on local costs. Explore the full analysis.
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.
New York Fed President John Williams says recent US inflation data may be distorted due to the government shutdown, impacting CPI readings. He sees current policy as appropriate. Read more.
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.
Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday, influenced by weak global trends. Get the latest 22K and 24K gold rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and other major Indian cities here.
MCX Gold and Silver prices show strong bullish momentum. Expert Abhilash Koikkara of Nuvama sets targets of ₹137,000 for Gold and ₹210,000 for Silver. Read the full technical outlook and trading strategy.
Pakistan confirms high-level talks with Russia for an oil sector deal and a new steel plant. This move aims to cut import costs and deepen bilateral ties. Read the latest details.
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.
A shocking report reveals only 37 out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras are operational in Pakistan, highlighting state apathy. Read the full investigation.
The Consumer Affairs Department mandates Retail Sale Price on all pan masala packs from February 1, 2026, boosting transparency and aiding GST levy. Know the new rules.
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.
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!
After 18 years of being stranded in Pakistan due to visa issues, a Sri Lankan woman finally returns to Colombo. Read her incredible journey of survival and hope.
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.