27 Restaurants Fined for Forcing Service Charge on Customers
India's CCPA cracks down on 27 restaurants for unfair service charge practices. Fines up to Rs 50,000 levied, refunds ordered. Know your consumer rights.
India's CCPA cracks down on 27 restaurants for unfair service charge practices. Fines up to Rs 50,000 levied, refunds ordered. Know your consumer rights.
Global luxury brands are launching quirky products inspired by Indian culture, from chai perfume to auto-rickshaw bags. Discover 6 of the most unusual items creating buzz. Read more!
An Ahmedabad consumer court fined a restaurant Rs 25,000 for serving chicken to a Brahmin family who ordered a veg dish, citing hurt religious sentiments. Read the full verdict details.
A Chandigarh consumer wins Rs 20,000 compensation after a credit card company's CIBIL error marked him a defaulter despite a 'No Dues' certificate. Learn how to protect your credit score.
Gujarat consumer commission orders Mercedes-Benz dealers to pay Rs 3.35 lakh compensation for selling a 2014-made car as new in 2015. Landmark Car Pvt Ltd found guilty of unfair trade practice.
Godrej Consumer Products signals a consumption rebound with near double-digit revenue growth in Q3FY26. Home care leads recovery as India margins return to 24-26% range. Read the full analysis.
Noida consumer court directs Future Choice Holidays to refund Rs 1 lakh with 6% interest and Rs 3000 fine for failing to provide booked hotel services. Read the full verdict details.
Key stocks like IRB Infra, Titan, Lodha Developers, Senco Gold, and Godrej Consumers are in focus on NSE, BSE today. Get the latest market news and analysis here.
India's FMCG sector sees recovery signs as GST reductions on essentials spur consumer spending. Volume growth hits 5.3% in Aug-Oct, the best since April 2024. Read more.
Sobha's pre-sales surged 52% in Q3FY26, while Godrej & Lodha also showed strength. Delayed launches push key projects to Q4, setting a critical stage for FY26 targets. Read the full analysis.
Feeling cheated? Learn how to file a consumer complaint online in minutes via India's National Consumer Helpline (NCH) and track its progress for a timely resolution.
Noida consumer court slaps Sriram General Insurance with penalty for ignoring policyholder's claim after electric scooter theft. Read the full verdict details.
Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
Dharwad consumer forum fines HDFC Bank Rs 50,000 for issuing three cards for one application, calling it a deficiency in service. Read the full verdict.
Godrej Vikhroli Cucinas reimagines 'Jingle Bells' with a fresh, Indian holiday jam. Discover how this campaign blends tradition with modern marketing to connect with consumers.
Expert Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends three stocks to buy today. Get detailed analysis, target prices, and key levels for Tata Consumer, Britannia, and BHEL.
Ahmedabad consumer commission orders InterMiles to pay Rs 1.85 lakh to a frequent flyer for cancelling his loyalty points without proper notice. Read the full case details.
A Mumbai consumer commission dismissed a law student's complaint against a court registrar for delay in providing certified copies, ruling he is not a 'consumer'. Read the full details.
Mumbai consumer commission rules litigants are not 'consumers' of court services. Fees for certified copies are statutory levies, not commercial consideration. Read the full analysis.
Ernakulam Consumer Commission directs Finisyer Kuries to refund ₹8.25 lakh with interest to a senior citizen after abrupt closure. The firm must also pay compensation for mental agony. Read the full details of the landmark order.
A Chandigarh consumer commission has directed a telecom provider to refund Rs 12,729 and pay Rs 7,000 compensation for providing a faulty broadband connection. Read how the resident fought and won.
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.
Samsung India CEO confirms no IPO plans. The tech giant will focus on expanding AI across products, boosting consumer finance, and deepening local manufacturing.
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.