Ten states and NCDRC achieve over 100% consumer case disposal rate in July 2025
In a major boost to consumer grievance redressal, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and ten states recorded over…
Category: CONSUMER AFFAIRS
WPI inflation in negative zone for second straight month
AMN India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation stood in the negative zone at 0.58 per cent in July on an…
Govt to Release Onion Buffer Stock from September to Keep Prices Stable
AMN The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on Friday that it will begin the phased…
EPFO sees record addition of 20.06 lakh net members in May
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported its highest-ever net member addition in a single month, with 20.06 lakh new…
Sugar Prices May Spike as India’s Reserves Dip to Alarming Levels
By R. Suryamurthy If your sweet tooth has been easy on your pocket until now, brace yourself—sugar prices are expected…
Crisil’s ‘Roti Rice Rate’ Shows 6% Yearly Decline in May Thali Costs
Drop in Tomato, Onion, and Potato Prices Bring Relief to Indian Kitchens; Inflation Expected to Ease Further By R. Suryamurthy…
Govt reduces custom duty on palm oil, soyabean oil and sunflower oil to bring down retail prices
A R DAS / NEW DELHI The Centre has reduced the basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude soyabean…
Retail inflation drops to 3.16% in April 2025, lowest since July 2019
India’s retail inflation eased further in April 2025, marking its lowest level in nearly six years. According to data released…
All-India Consumer Price Index for agricultural labourers eases to 3.73% in March
The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) for March eased to 3.73 per cent as compared to 7.15…
Luxury Goods, Collectibles Over ₹10 Lakh Now Attract 1% TCS
R. Suryamurthy The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has broadened the scope of tax collection at source (TCS), mandating…