Consumer Forum Slaps Bank for Unfair Credit Card Practice
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.
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.
India's FMCG sector anticipates a volume-driven recovery in 2026, supported by stable commodity costs and GST revisions. Executives signal cautious optimism amid rural resilience and urban challenges. Read the full outlook.
A US federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Senator Elizabeth Warren praised the ruling. Read the details.
CCPA penalises China Gate Restaurant for adding 10% service charge by default, violating Delhi HC order. Read how consumer rights are being enforced.
A Chennai consumer court penalized a dental clinic ₹2 lakh for extracting a permanent tooth instead of a milk tooth during orthodontic prep. Read the full details of the medical negligence case.
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.
A Bengaluru man fought Axis Bank over a Rs 14.2 lakh credit card bill for a card he never received. The consumer court ruled in his favor, citing bank lapses. Read his full story.
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.
A consumer court orders a forensic test on Salman Khan's signature in a misleading pan masala ad case. The actor faces a Rs 5 lakh fine. Read the full details.
A consumer court in Mumbai has ordered a forensic test of Salman Khan's signature on a power of attorney in a misleading pan masala ad case. The actor faces a Rs 2 crore lawsuit. Read the full details.
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.
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.
2025 witnesses a wave of CEO changes at top Indian FMCG and retail firms. Analysts link the churn to digital disruption and a complex market. Read about the new tech-savvy leadership.
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.
Croma's Year-End Consumer Trends 2025 reveals Indians are buying pricier phones, AI laptops, large TVs & health appliances. Discover key shopping shifts.
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.