Govt's onion buffer stock quality 'good', storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secy Nidhi KhareThe Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major ...
North Indian tea industry faces crisis as auction prices drop 17% amid production challengesTea Association of India said that the auction Price figures of North Indian Tea Industry recently reflect a precarious state of affairs in...
Govt flags off NCCF, NAFED vans to sell onions at Rs 35 per kgThe government is also using rail and road networks to move buffer onions from producing regions to major consumption centres.
Centre starts onion sale in capital at Rs 35/kg, 44% below market priceThe government has started selling onions from its buffer stock at Rs 35 per kg. This move aims to provide relief to consumers and control ...
Riding the 'Kanda Express': Government ships 800 tonnes of buffer onions to Delhi at steep 36% discountThe Central Government will supply onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi. This initiative aims to shield consumers from soaring retail prices and...
Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool marketThe Centre has begun moving onion buffer stocks from Nashik to major consumption centres through dedicated railway rakes, or ‘Kanda Express...
FMCG, Retail, Food industry must improve consumer grievance redressal system: Consumer Affairs SecyConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged FMCG, food and retail companies to improve grievance redressal as consumer complaints have ris...
Govt flags ‘dark patterns’ in GST pricing; 3,000 consumer complaints loggedThe National Consumer Helpline has received 3,000 GST-related complaints since tax reductions, which are being forwarded to CBIC for action...
MSMEs need to become more proactive: Consumer affairs secretaryAddressing a conference here, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare noted that India is poised to become the third largest economy in the ...
India ready to take on greater role in shaping global standards on AI: Consumer Affairs secretaryNidhi Khare further highlighted the importance of aligning national AI strategies with global standards that are inclusive, context-aware, ...
Govt setting up ecosystem to resolve consumer complaints at pre-litigation stage: Consumer Affairs SecretaryThe government is developing a system to address consumer complaints pre-litigation, featuring a hassle-free, rapid platform via the Nation...
Nidhi Khare given additional charge of MNREThe appointment comes after Prashant Kumar Singh, secretary MNRE, was repatriated to Manipur to serve as the chief secretary. Singh had tak...
Government taking steps to check onion prices to Rs 35 a kg: Secretary Consumer AffairsConcerned by a sharp rise in onion prices driving overall inflation, the Indian government is taking swift action. Consumer Affairs Secreta...
Relief on the way! Tomato prices in Delhi may drop as Maharashtra supply increasesTomato prices in Delhi-NCR have exceeded Rs 100 per kg due to supply disruptions from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The government is inter...
Govt examining product disclosures by quick commerce firmsThe government is scrutinizing whether quick commerce companies are complying with the Legal Metrology Act, which mandates key disclosures ...
Clearly inform customers about starting date of warranty period: CCPA to electronic appliance makersCCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare urges electronic appliance manufacturers to clarify warranty start date and address consumer grievances...
CCPA gets several consumer complaints against cab aggregators; calls meeting next weekCiting a few examples, Khare said the regulator has received many complaints of alleged unfair trade practices, including cab drivers forci...