Hurray! Consumers get myriad choices in 2014

The New Year 2014 will give consumers lot of choice to look for, as new banks, global retailers and new airlines are setting up business in the country following the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plan to give licenses in early 2014 to set up more banks. In 2014, India will get its first global retail chain...

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RBI concerns over rising risk from bad loans

The Reserve Bank of India has said the risks of banking sector have seen a surge for the last 6 months because of increasing bad loans. RBI has advised restricting banks’ exposure limit for single borrower and single group. It also adds that consistently high retail inflation makes it hard to dip down the...

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What Indian consumers consumed most in 2013

As the New Year 2014 is just around the corner and internet users in India is expected to grow from 164 million to about 240 million in 2014. Amidst, the online space is beginning to capture major consumer shades. An analysis of social media conversations was done by IBM Analytics to look at several consumption behaviors...

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Don't eat too much fast food, McDonald's tells own staffers

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8.5 lakhs new jobs expected in 2014: Survey

A survey has suggested India will see over 8.5 lakhs jobs in 2014. According to a recruitment platform MyHiringClub.com, jobs are expected across various sectors, including FMCG and healthcare, reported media. The study was done after considering 5,600 firms across 12 industry sectors. Apart...

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India set to become the world’s 3rd largest economy in 2028

A new study has shown that India will be world’s 3rd largest economy in 2028. A study done by London-based consultancy Cebr, India has lost a place in the World Economic league table in 2013 to Canada and is now the 11th largest economy in the world. The study states, “But demographics and...

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Choose the best Consumer Loan

If you are planning to shop this Christmas or New Year, purchase from your credit card will be expensive following a RBI policy that no banks to allow zero interest on EMI. However, loan from PSU banks may seem feasible especially after recent reduction in interest rates, but still they are seen as an expensive...

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If you are visiting Amritsar, get ready to pay ‘city beautification tax’

Tourists now have to pay tax if they are planning to visit Golden Temple, Durgiana temple and even if they want see the daily flag hoisting ceremony at India-Pakistan international border. According to media reports, a new city beautification fund would be relevant on tourists living in hotels. The Amritsar...

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GAS खरीदने पर मिलता है 40 लाख का 'फायदा', जानें कैसे मिलेंगे ये पैसे

क्या आप जानते हैं की हम सभी के घर में कुछ ऐसी घरेलु वस्तुएं होती हैं, जिन पर काफी ज्यादा कीमत के इनश्योरेंस कवर्स का लाभ मिलता है। सबसे खास बात तो ये है कि ये वस्तुएं या तो काफी सस्ती या मुफ्त मिलती हैं। हम आपको बताने जा रहे है एक ऐसी ही घरेलु वस्तु के बारे में, जिसकी कीमत तो काफी कम है मगर इसकी वजह से...

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Be careful in buying a rice cooker: Consumer Voice report

The electronic rice cookers as a domestic appliance gained currency in India in the last few years as cooking gas prices shot up and people began looking for efficient alternatives. Rice cookers are now increasingly being used by people in regions where rice is a staple and cooked for almost all...

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Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) fined for Rs 5 lakhs for not providing drinking water

The National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has sent a strong message to civic authorities that often get into litigation for denying basic amenities to consumers by opposing their genuine complaints. Pulling up the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) to failing to provide clean drinking...

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Consumer durables to witness improvement in future: Canara Bank Securities

Indian consumer durables industry is one of the most emerging sectors of India. It is highly competitive and fragmented, and mainly dominated by the global firms (MNCs), which comprises about 65% share due to their quality product as well as manufacturing technology. “The consumer durables industry...

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Consumer Voice product test clears the doubt about choosing best geyser

 As winters have arrived, geyser is a need of every house. However, with many brands available in the market, one must be wondering that which brand of geyser to choose? Consumer Voice bought the top selling brands – 11m, and sent them to an NABL-certified laboratory to test their technical efficiencies...

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Consumers in India willing to pay more on eco-friendly products

A new study has shown that 81% of Indian consumers are willing to spend more for eco-friendly products than their counterparts. A global study was done UL, a leader in advancing safety. The study shows that 73% of Indian consumers feel manufacturers sue eco-friendly processes. . UL...

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The cheapest moisturizers are ‘the best’: Consumer Voice test report

As winters arrive, every one rushes to the shop to buy the winter lotion cream, skim lotion and moisturizers which will protect their skin from harsh winter. Interestingly, a bit of secondary research on the internet will tell you that middle-class Indian buys more moisturizers than any other skincare product....

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लड़की के ट्राउजर की जेब में फट गया सैमसंग Galaxy S3

स्‍मार्टफोन सैमसंग Galaxy S3 अचानक से एक लड़की के ट्राउजर की जेब में फट गया और वह गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गई. लड़की अब जल्‍द ही सैमसंग के खिलाफ आपराधिक मामला दर्ज करने की तैयारी में है. डेली मेल के मुताबिक फैनी नाम की इस स्विस लड़की का कहना है कि वह काम कर रही थी कि तभी उसे जोरदार धमाके की आवाज सुनाई दी. लड़की...

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गैलेक्‍सी S4 में लगी आग, सैमसंग पर ग्राहक को धमकाने का आरोप

सैमसंग पर तथाकथित रूप से एक ग्राहक का मुंह बंद कराने का आरोप लगा है. हालांकि ग्राहक ने कंपनी के इस बर्ताव को सोशल मीडिया के जरिए जग जाहिर कर दिया. आपको बता दें कि चार्जिंग के दौरान ग्राहक के सैमसंग गैलेक्‍सी S4 में आग लग गई थी. दरअसल, इस महीने की शुरुआत में यूट्यूब यूजर घोस्‍टलीरिच ने एक वीडियो पोस्‍ट किया,...

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The cheapest moisturizers are ‘the best’: Consumer Voice test report

As winters arrive, every one rushes to the shop to buy the winter lotion cream, skim lotion and moisturizers which will protect their skin from harsh winter. Interestingly, a bit of secondary research on the internet will tell you that middle-class Indian buys more moisturizers than any other skincare...

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Mumbai and Bangalore property markets slip in 2014

Major Indian property markets of Mumbai and Bangalore have plunged. According to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Mumbai and Bangalore have plunged to the 23rd and 20th positions in 2014 rankings from 20th and 19th positions in 2013. Meanwhile Delhi property market has retained it ranking at 21 from last year, while Chennai, for the first time, has positioned himself at 22. “The general...

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Electronic Cigarettes poses minimal health threat: Study

A study conducted by Drexel University School of Public Health confirms that chemicals used in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) poses no health threats to its users. E-cigarettes are electronic device that heat up a nicotine to create an aerosol (called ‘vapor’) which user inhales, just like smoking...

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Cigarette manufacturers launch small price packs

Popular cigarette manufacturers ITC and Godfrey Phillips have launched a smaller price packs to revitalize the market after sales plunged more than 30% during April-September due to sharp increase in prices. ITC, which has over 70% market share approximately Rs 35,000-crore Indian cigarette market, has launched shorter-stick variants of its popular brands such as Gold Flake and Navy Cut nationally,...

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India 2nd most overworked nation: Survey

India has the 2nd highest overworking people with 42 hours a week on an average. Hong Kong is at no: 1 with people working 44 hours a week, according to a survey by global travel agency Expedia Inc. The reports also suggested that India is 10th most vacation-deprived nation, as employees in India do not take much leaves in order to impress their boss. Expedia, which conducted an online survey...

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Delhi consumers’ in danger, pesticides in veggies and fruits

The Delhi locals are finding themselves in difficult situation, as the Delhi High Court has directed state government to conduct a toxicity test on vegetables. The alarm was first raised by NGO Consumer Voice in 2010. The test conducted by the Consumer Voice revealed that vegetables and fruits that Delhi...

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1000-500 के नोटों में होने जा रहा है ये बड़ा बदलाव, रद्दी हो जाएंगे 'ऐसे' नोट!

देश में हर साल नोटों को काफी अधिक संख्या में बर्बाद किया जा रहा है। भारत सरकार को प्रत्येक वर्ष लगभग 2 हजार करोड़ रुपयों का नुकसान हो रहा है। हर साल देश में नोटों की संख्या जरूरतों के हिसाब से बरकरार रखने के लिए आरबीआई नए नोटों को छापती रहती है। मगर प्रत्येक साल नोटों की संख्या घट जाती है, जिससे सरकार...

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मेट्रो की एक्सरे मशीन में सामान रख रहे हैं तो जरा संभल के...

एक स्थानीय कंज्‍यूमर फोरम ने दिल्ली मेट्रो रेल निगम (डीएमआरसी) को एक शख्स को 10,000 रुपये हर्जाना देने का आदेश दिया है. उस व्‍यक्ति का अंगूठा यात्रियों के सामान की जांच के लिए इस्तेमाल की जाने वाली एक्स-रे मशीन में फंसकर जख्मी हो गया था. गौरतलब है कि मेट्रो ट्रेन में सवार होने से पहले यात्रियों को अपना सामान...

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Consumer feel pressure, vegetable prices push inflation to 10.09%

The inflation has gripped the consumer market, as the prices of daily use products like food items, footwear, film tickets, and medicines have witnessed a sharp rise in October, recording retail inflation to 10.09%. Prices of onions and tomatoes have gone into double digits for the first time in seven months,...

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लो अब टू जी रखने वालों की हुई बल्ले-बल्ले, बीएसएनएल का है ये तोहफा

बीएसएनएल ने थ्री जी सेवा टू जी कनेक्शनों पर भी शुरू कर दी है। यानी आप टू जी कनेक्शन पर थ्री जी की सुविधाओं का फायदा ले सकते हैं। वह भी बगैर किसी अतिरिक्त शुल्क के। बस आपके पास थ्री जी मोबाइल सेट होना चाहिए। फिलहाल यह सुविधा शहरी क्षेत्रों तक सीमित थी। हिसार एसएसए में यह सुविधा हिसार, सिरसा, फतेहाबाद, हांसी...

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New Drugs to hit market faster as Govt. tweaks trial policy

As clinical trials (testing on humans) has virtually halted, the govt. is making an effort to make the relevant policy more pragmatic. The advantage of the new policy, sources said, is that the time required for drug development can be reduced and new medicines can be launched faster: India does'nt have enough...

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Gold turns colour of success for brands like Samsung, Nestle this Diwali

This Diwali, consumer goods brands across categories are striking gold. Brands like Apple, Samsung, Nestle and Ferrero are hitting new highs in sales, with products coloured various shades of gold, which marketers say Indian consumers associate with being premium. Check this out: Apple's iPhone 5s in the...

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World’s largest consumer companies share top-of-mind issues

ONE in five consumer business executive say that “the economy and consumer demand” is their single most important concern for 2013, and over 40 percent identify it as one of their top three. In fact, of the top five issues that are most frequently identified as a top priority, four are related to growth (including “the economy and consumer demand,” “growth and international expansion,” “R&D...

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