Consumer Helpline Recovers Rs 45 Crore in 2025
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.
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.
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.
Over 2,000 people expected at Mandya's Food Safety Day on Jan 9. Event aims to raise awareness through 14 departmental stalls. Chairman H Krishna urges collective effort.
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.
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.
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.
Chandigarh mayor leads surprise inspections of fire preparedness in city establishments ahead of Christmas & New Year. Non-compliant venues issued notices. Read for safety details.
A vital bill to replace Goa's 36-year-old fire safety law is stalled, leaving regulatory gaps as nightclubs face scrutiny. Experts warn of public safety risks. Read more.
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?
A parliamentary committee finds FSSAI's food labels difficult for consumers to interpret, urging simpler warning labels to aid informed choices, especially for those with low literacy.
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.
A new RBI survey reveals Indian households expect inflation pressures to ease further, boosting consumer confidence and future spending outlook. Read the full details.
Road safety is paramount in India. Discover the top 10 active and passive car safety features you must check for, whether buying new or used, to protect your family on chaotic roads.