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The Hyderabad consumer commission has held a bank branch manager deficient in service for allegedly failing to return a retired woman employee s original property papers after she repaid her housing loan, and directed the branch to return the original document
A consumer commission in Patna has directed LIC to pay over Rs 8.5 lakh to the mother of a policyholder who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in 2006, holding that it was absurd to insist on a civil court s declaration that the insured had died in order to
President P V Jayarajan, along with members Preetha G Nair and Viju V R of the Thiruvananthapuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, was hearing a complaint filed by a man who had taken a life guaranteed income pro policy in favour of his daughte
The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoarding and ensure market supply
India's inflation target is unlikely to be raised, with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra suggesting a potential long-term reduction. He highlighted the success of the current inflation-targeting framework in lowering average inflation
Donald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates. While consumers bore the brunt, leading to inflation, the economic hit appears statistically insignificant in the short
A District Consumer Commission in Andhra Pradesh directed a loan company, IBL Bank Loans, to refund a Rs 15,000 processing fee and return the complainant s property documents, after it failed to sanction a Rs 15 lakh loan for his son s marriage despite collect
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Gurgaon, has directed Axis Bank to refund Rs 2.34 lakh to a customer who allegedly fell victim to cyber fraud after making payments through an email that sought website renewal. A bench of president Sanjeev
A Kerala consumer body has directed two overseas employment agents to pay at least Rs 5.8 lakh to a man after they allegedly promised him a job in Israel, repeatedly postponed his travel and even gave him a fake flight reservation, noting that even after the I
Shimla apple grower wins Rs 3.52 lakh relief after buyers withhold payment for 352 boxes Shimla District Consumer Commission, Himachal Pradesh apple grower, Shimla apple, apple farmers, consumer court order, A R Transmissions Pvt Ltd, Baldev Singh Nidhi Sharma
Immediately removing a price tag may be less about the piece of cardboard itself and more about what it represents. The tag belongs to the marketplace
The rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro is creating a new consumer market in India, with companies developing protein- and fibre-rich foods, nutrition supplements and beauty products aimed at addressing side effects of rapid weig
A consumer commission in Punjab has directed an airline to refund Rs 1.37 lakh in airfare and pay an additional Rs 35,500 to a passenger who was denied boarding after airline staff allegedly treated London, a transit point on his journey to the United States
Centre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar to ease domestic supply pressures and contain rising prices ahead of the peak festival season. Bigger or Better: BEL s biggest shareholder is also its biggest customer and its rule-maker
The Iran war has severely impacted global oil refining, causing diesel and gasoline prices to remain elevated. Refined product prices have surged significantly, unlike crude oil benchmarks
Holding that charging a customer for a carry bag without prior disclosure amounts to an unfair trade practice, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, has directed Sector 35-C retailer, to refund 12 charged for a paper bag, besides pay
A consumer commission in Punjab has directed an airlines to refund ticket price and pay an additional Rs 30,000 to a passenger after finding the airline liable for deficiency in service for failing to provide any valid justification for allegedly refusing boar
Indian consumer companies are increasing festive marketing budgets by up to 20% as demand shows signs of strengthening and dealers build inventory ahead of the key consumption season. Automakers, FMCG and electronics firms are boosting advertising and consumer
Colgate-Palmolive India is joining forces with Bombay Shaving Company to enhance its personal care division. This partnership will tap into Bombay Shaving Company's robust digital capabilities, focusing on direct-to-consumer strategies and e-commerce expansion
The Chandigarh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has found a study-abroad consultancy guilty of unfair trade practice after it failed to deposit a student s tuition fee with a Canadian university and did not process her visa, resulting in her losing admis
A consumer commission in West Bengal has directed a car dealer and a vehicle owner to refund Rs 2.45 lakh and pay an additional Rs 1.8 lakh towards expenses, compensation and litigation costs after a second-hand SUV sold to a customer was seized by police on t
A Kerala consumer commission has directed a travel agency to pay over Rs 5 lakh to a 22-member tour group after the agency allegedly failed to provide the promised accommodation, transport and other arrangements during their Kashmir trip. The group claimed tha
Despite a rise in raw material, packaging, and diesel costs during the April-June quarter, driven in part by higher crude prices and geopolitical tensions, new-age consumer and logistics firms have largely managed to contain the impact on their Q1 margins.For
Market breadth is important, especially at this point of time. It is a better indicator of both underlying sentiment and what is likely in store for the market in the coming days
Atomberg Technologies has received shareholder approval to raise up to Rs 450 crore through a fresh issue of shares in its proposed initial public offering (IPO), and undertake a pre-IPO placement of up to Rs 90 crore, regulatory filings showed.ET reported on
Small towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle choices among their residents
Zudio has been ordered to pay Rs 30,000 after a Karnataka consumer commission ruled that charging a customer Rs 10 for a carry bag amounts to unfair trade practice and violates the Sale of Goods Act, 1930. The commission also directed the retail chain to immed
Six food companies have corrected misleading labels and trademarks after FSSAI notices. Livyor Ventures Pvt Ltd withdrew its 'vegan and healthy' claims on edamame beans
The agency has given them a 15-day period to respond with a written explanation, along with the supporting documents they have been asked to submit, in person or through a duly authorised representative. In the same notice, the FDA has laid out eight points it
The Rohtak District Consumer Commission directed a US-based mobile company to refund Rs 45,500 to an advocate who alleged persistent defects in his phone. The commission held that the company failed to substantiate its claim of unauthorised tampering with inde
Life insurer denied Rs 1 crore death claim over earlier policy postponement on medical grounds; here's why family wins in state commission - The Economic Times Tata AIA Life Insurance,insurance policy claims,disclosure of medical history,Telangana State Consum
An ailing 80-year-old woman who paid extra for a premium front-row seat and wheelchair assistance so she could travel comfortably after undergoing two surgeries instead found herself shifted to a middle seat in the 28th row just before boarding an IndiGo fligh
The Indian rupee faced a challenging week, depreciating against the dollar amidst mounting tensions from the Middle East conflict. Despite this, central bank interventions and steady dollar sales by state banks helped mitigate more significant losses
The Gurugram District Consumer Commission directed a gym to refund Rs 10,000 to two members who alleged the gym was excessively overcrowded during evening hours, despite assurances of adequate equipment availability. A bench of president Sanjeev Jindal and mem
Nearly 20 lakh consumer complaints were lodged against e-commerce and quick commerce platforms over the last five years on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), with annual grievances more than doubling from 2.24 lakh in 2021 to 5.11 lakh in 2025, according to
The Fatehabad District Consumer Commission of Haryana has directed Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company to pay Rs 50 lakh to the widow of a man whose critical illness claim was allegedly rejected, and observed that the Insurer caused the widow huge monetary loss
A man's SBI bank account was drained of Rs 1.3 lakh through four unauthorised ATM withdrawals and two transfers he says he never made. SBI failed to produce CCTV footage or transaction records before the commission
The Himachal State Consumer Commission has directed SBI Life to pay a widow Rs 49.98 lakh after rejecting her husband s Rs 50 lakh death claim over an unpaid Rs 2,016.54 premium. The commission directed the insurer to pay 9 per cent annual interest from April
A Kerala consumer commission has found Federal Bank deficient in service and directed it to recredit Rs 9,854 lost by a customer in two unauthorised UPI transactions. Holding that the bank could not make him bear the loss merely based on perceived negligence
Godrej Consumer Products shares have experienced a notable drop following the unexpected exit of the chief executive. This abrupt change has raised significant concerns among investors about the future leadership in a volatile market environment
Asian stocks rose after a subdued US inflation report eased concerns about imminent interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Brent snapped a six-day rally.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6%, with gauges in Japan and South Korea advancing
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chandigarh has directed Radisson Hotels (South Asia) Private Limited and one of its establishments in Gorakpur to pay Rs 15,000 to a retired IPS officer for causing mental agony, harassment and litigation
The Ludhiana District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has directed a shoe company to refund Rs 11,000, along with a composite cost of Rs 10,000, for allegedly not delivering a pair of shoes to a bridegroom who had ordered shoes for his marriage. A bench
The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to pay a man Rs 1.30 lakh with interest, along with Rs 10,000 for mental agony and litigation costs, after four ATM withdrawals and two transfers totalling Rs 1.3
India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping consumer costs elevated. The Reserve Bank of India has adjusted its inflation prediction for FY27 down to five per
Myntra has been ordered to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation and Rs 10,000 in litigation costs after a Kurnool consumer commission found that it failed to deliver a gold coin, blocked the customer from cancelling the order for over a month citing its own policy, a
Independence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within their budgets. The trend of premiumization is apparent in sectors like automobiles and consumer goods
N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as Tata Sons chairman, ending a significant tenure. ET had first reported Chandrasekaran is considering stepping down as Tata Sons chairman
Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday as fading hopes of an early agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil prices higher, weighing on global risk sentiment, the rupee and domestic equities.The Nifty50 settled 112.10 points, or 0.46%, lo
FSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper or naturally derived materials