Connected Consumers

AS WELL AS SMUGGLING OF CRACKERS FROM CHINA : The attached is a news item that appeared after authorities have encountered with Chinese Crackers , * coming in the guise of Children...

Post GST, the situation is that the consumers have to pay Service Charges/GST on the income besides the I-Tax, and also pay a very high rate of GST on all the purchases. These are the basic reasons...

Are there some guidelines as to how the MRP of a particular product is fixed by the manufacturer? And is there a Government Authority to check whether the MRP is fixed as per the guidelines? There...

The Department of Consumers must bring in an act or rule where producer of a particular equipment (tv, automobile, fridge) can't deny aftermarket service on it for atleast X no. of years.

I have seen the following brands publish dual MRPs which will be illegal practice come jan 2018 per the founder of this circle - our consumer affairs department. If everyone reports the brands/make...

I am new to this platform but have been hearing positive things about its impact and giving common consumer a voice. The issue I have is many brands say 1000 rupees off voucher if you do...

During last IPL I had raised the issue in this circle about inappropriate sexually provocative ads during cricket matches as children are also watching these matches. I think the broadcasters atlea...

Phone numbers as they get linked with aadhaar should be considered private information. However thats so not the case. Despit bring on DND list, look at the sms received in just last 5 minutes. Wil...

I had raised the issue of food coming from ecommerce website with little life remaining. I think the fssai committed to resolving the issue. Atleast 50-60% shelf life of food should be remaining if...

So many different variety of mobile phones are selling in domestic Indian market. So many are chinese made and unknown brands. What certification do these phones require before selling in Indian m...