India’s young consumers are giving Samsung’s AI appliance bet a big boostSamsung sees significant AI appliance growth in India, driven by younger consumers. Connected Samsung appliances in India saw a nearly nine...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from October 1; 27.43 crore consumers already coveredDomestic LPG consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for subsidised cylinder refills. This authentication process is manda...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Sunscreen grows from niche to staple on India’s beauty shelf as buyers tripleSunscreen use in India has more than tripled, reaching 14.3 million households. This growth is fueled by hotter weather and increased consu...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
HRTC charges Rs 29 extra on return ticket from Haridwar; passenger says super luxury toll paid for ordinary bus, wins Rs 50,000A passenger who paid Rs 55 toll on his Una to Haridwar return bus ticket, against Rs 26 charged on the onward journey for the same route, a...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
JanAI Technology launches AI platform for rural consumersJanAI founder Madan Padaki will serve as cofounder, while Head Held High Foundation will be the community capability and resilience partner...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Hospitals seek new pricing rules as Maharashtra FDA flags high markupsThe healthcare industry seeks a differentiated framework for medical device pricing reviews. Hospitals incur significant costs beyond procu...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Centre seeks NPPA report on high markups in hospital consumablesThe Centre has requested a report from the NPPA regarding price discrepancies. Maharashtra FDA flagged significant gaps between trade price...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Govt tells cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before rides, calls practice misleading and unfairDue to concerns over misleading practices, the government has mandated that cab aggregators remove the option for advance tipping. Authorit...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Consumer watchdog steps up probe into Apple on iOs 18 software update issuesConsumer watchdog investigates Apple for potential iOS 18 user rights violations. This probe follows numerous complaints regarding device m...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Consumer protection body imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on Rapido for use of dark patternsThe consumer watchdog found that Rapido used two practices classified as dark patterns - “confirm shaming” and “interface interference” - a...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty termsIndia's consumer regulator is investigating Apple's software warranty terms. The iOS 18 update allegedly damaged iPhone functionality and r...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Water bottle sold Rs 7 above MRP at temple shop, consumer court orders shopkeeper to pay Rs 7 lakhThe Kakinada district consumer commission has fined a shop licensee operating inside the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at An...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: What changes for Amazon, Flipkart, & consumers with the new ecommerce rules?With an aim to strengthen consumer protection while creating a “transparent and balanced regulatory framework” for ecommerce, the governmen...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hikeIn August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantia...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
US consumer sentiment deteriorates in September, inflation expectations riseUS consumer sentiment declined in early September as fuel prices rose. Trade tensions also contributed to fears of increased inflation over...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
US consumer inflation picks up in August, up 3.4% YoYIn August, consumer prices in the U.S. surged, mainly due to increasing gasoline prices. This trend elevates the likelihood of an interest ...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Customer challenged Rs 10 extra carry bag charge at Shoppers Stop; company said he knew bags were not free; consumer court ordes him to pay Rs 10,000A consumer commission in Hyderabad dismissed a man's complaint over being charged Rs 10 for a carry bag at Shoppers Stop, after finding he ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST