When You Buy Goods or Services

When you buy goods or services, the law protects your rights as a consumer. However, instances of purchases going wrong are reported routinely enough. In an ideal world, we all would want redress for our grievances. To begin with, though, the way ahead may seem intimidating and even confusing. At that...

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Indian luxury market to be worth Rs 82,000 cr in 2 years

With consumer spending expected to grow four times,  international brands can't ignore India, says study Irrespective of the global economic slowdown, the luxury market in India is pegged to grow at 25% on a year-on-year basis between 2013 and 2015. And it may be worth Rs 82,500 crore ($15...

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McDonald's to pay Rs 15,000 for delivering wrong burger

Fast food giant McDonald's has been directed by a consumer forum in New Delhi to pay Rs 15,000 as compensation to one of its customers for delivering a non-veg burger instead of the vegetarian one she had ordered. Fast food giant McDonald's has been directed by a consumer forum in New Delhi to pay...

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Tax Planning for Salaried Individuals for 2012-13

Come November and December, and many of you will be worrying about tax deductions. It’s a fact that many salaried individuals in India end up paying a lot of tax because they are not aware about the various available options available to them. However, if you will make an effort to understand the ways to reduce tax and plan the same ahead of time, you will not have much to fret about. ...

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