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.
Gujarat's Principal Secretary cites the IndiGo flight disruptions as a case of market duopoly, urging consumer bodies to intervene in sectors like aviation, healthcare, and education to protect users.
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.
India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.
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.
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.
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
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.
Reliance Consumer Products launches SIL noodles in a third bid to disrupt India's ₹18,000-crore instant noodles market dominated by Maggi and Yippee. Can its new strategy succeed?
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduces a comprehensive consumer protection framework for the oil and gas sector, aiming to ensure fair practices and timely grievance redressal. Learn about the new rules and their impact.
Discover which birth numbers are believed to be spiritually shielded by divine forces, ancestors, or deities, offering protection from negative energies and black magic. Find out if you are one of them.
Feeling drained by negative energy? Discover powerful Vedic remedies, mantras, and rituals based on your birth date (Moolank) to protect your aura and soul from harmful forces. Act now for spiritual shielding!
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.
Ather Energy, Lenskart, and other consumer brands pivot to Tier 2-4 cities as rising incomes and digital adoption fuel explosive growth. Discover the strategy shift driving India's next consumption wave.
IndiGo faces DGCA action and passenger outrage as flight cancellations enter day 6. CEO served show cause notice, airline ordered to process refunds. Survey shows 87% passengers favour class action lawsuit.
A new RBI survey reveals Indian households expect inflation pressures to ease further, boosting consumer confidence and future spending outlook. Read the full details.
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations strand thousands, revealing minimal passenger rights and accountability. Explore the regulatory and consumer protection gaps in India's aviation sector.
India's consumer watchdog CCPA fines quick commerce giant Zepto ₹700,000 for using dark patterns like drip pricing and basket sneaking, violating consumer protection laws. Read the full details.
A shocking audit reveals 97% of major Indian apps use manipulative 'dark patterns' to trick consumers, especially during festive sales. Learn how to spot these e-commerce scams and protect yourself.
India's consumer durables market is shifting from ownership to outcomes, with subscriptions leading growth to $35.7 billion by 2029. Discover how smart customers are driving this change.
India's CCPA slaps Meesho with a ₹10 lakh fine for allowing sale of uncertified walkie-talkies, the largest such penalty. The action highlights national security risks and e-commerce accountability.