National Consumer Day: From Scarcity to Instant Gratification
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.
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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.
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
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.
Global Firms Run Out of Ways to Avoid Price Hikes from Tariffs
Despite a muted 2025, US tariffs are set to push consumer prices higher in 2026 as companies exhaust cost-cutting tactics. Key insights from Harvard, Brookings, and corporate earnings calls.
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.
Trump Announces Drug Price Deals, Launches TrumpRx.gov
President Trump announces agreements with 9 drug firms to lower prices via new portal TrumpRx.gov. Will it cut costs for Americans? Details on the plan, participating companies, and expert analysis.
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.
Trump Announces New Drug Price Agreements Dec 19
US President Donald Trump will announce new pacts with major drugmakers like AbbVie & Merck to lower prescription costs. Details on the 'most-favored-nation' push here.
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.
Chadha: Insurance Firms, Hospitals Exploit Common People
AAP MP Raghav Chadha accuses insurance companies and private hospitals of exploiting the public. He demands government action for a fair and transparent healthcare system. 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.
Healthcare Sees $21.5B Investment, 13% Growth in India
India's healthcare sector recorded $21.5 billion in transactions from FY19-25, growing at 13% annually. Discover the drivers and investor confidence behind this boom.
2 Lakh+ Private Firms Closed in India in 5 Years
Government data reveals 2,04,268 private companies closed in India from 2020-21 to 2024-25. No employee rehabilitation plan exists. Read the full report on the corporate clean-up drive.
Western Firms Adapt as China Becomes Innovation Hub
Western companies in China pivot from profit focus to innovation, adapting to fierce local competition and changing consumer demands. Discover the new strategies for success.
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.
Max Healthcare Expands Digital Transformation Partnership
Max Healthcare strengthens its strategic partnership with Progressive Infotech and Workelevate to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare services across India.
India's Top 10 IT Companies by Market Cap in 2025
Discover the top 10 Indian IT companies by market cap in 2025. TCS leads the ranking with a massive Rs 11.25 lakh crore valuation, followed by Infosys and HCL Tech. Explore the list now!
Are Personalised Medical Tests Creating Healthy Patients?
US companies now offer medical tests without doctor's orders - and it's happening in India too. Thomas Hogan's story reveals potential overdiagnosis risks in direct-to-consumer healthcare.
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.
Loner Consumer Economy Replaces Hermit Spending Patterns
The post-pandemic economy sees rise of solo consumers as people increasingly travel, dine and spend alone. Discover how this new economic force is transforming markets globally.
Telangana HC sets 4-week deadline for consumer forums
Telangana High Court directs state government to decide on establishing district consumer dispute redressal commissions in 23 new districts within four weeks. Read the full story.
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