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Acer launches its consumer electronics brand Acerpure in India
While partnerships with local companies are an India-specific strategy, globally the brand b…
PTI
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Groww receives SEBI approval to launch Nifty non-cyclical consumer index fund
Financial services company Groww has received approval from the Securities Exchange Board of India …
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Unlocking the beauty secrets: the health benefits of apples for skin
In the world of skincare, the quest for radiant, glowing skin is an ever-present pursuit. From luxu…
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Biden's change to credit card fees could be worth nearly $3 billion to American consumers
The Biden administration set a new limit on credit card late fees, and it could be worth billions t…
Cork Gaines
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Climate-smart villages to come up in Tamil Nadu to protect state's agriculture against climate change
The impacts of climate change-fuelled changes not only affect individual farmers' livelihoods, but …
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Apple has a cheeky new plan to protect its App Store
Apple seems committed to keeping control over its App Store — and the geyser of money that comes wi…
Peter Kafka
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The Starbucks app 'traps' customers into a 'vicious' spending cycle, consumer advocate says
Certain features of Starbucks' prepaid card mean that customers are trapped in a "vicious cycle" of…
Grace Dean
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RBI's vigilance: New consumer credit norms to bolster India's financial stability amidst surging loan growth
In a proactive move aimed at mitigating potential systemic risks associated with the rapid growth o…
ANI
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Over 18,000 toys from Hamleys, Archies stores seized for violating quality control norms
More than 18,000 toys from major stores across the country, including those of Hamleys and Archies,…
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Some student-loan borrowers are getting kicked out of classes and racking up debt after being placed in shady payment plans with minimal legal protection, a federal consumer watchdog says
The CFPB found tuition payment plans can be predatory for student-loan borrowers, piling on late fe…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Government received 8,740 grievances against cab aggregators over service
The Centre on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that it has received 8,740 grievances reported again…
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Receiving many complaints about hotel service charge says Consumer Affairs ministry
For the year 2020-21 and 2021-22, 99 and 413 such complaints were filed respectively. All the compl…
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Delhi HC stays guidelines that say no service charge must be levied on food bills
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the new guidelines of the Central Consumer Protection Auth…
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Over 27,000 student-loan borrowers are getting $4.1 million in payments in the mail after debt relief companies 'lured' them into 'fake loan forgiveness claims,' a federal consumer agency says
The FTC accused companies of using a "scheme" to trick student-loan borrowers into paying illegal f…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Flipkart to pay Rs 1L fine for selling sub-standard pressure cookers
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed an order on violation of consumer right…
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Misleading ads to get ₹10 lakh penalty says govt body insisting 14 cos withdrew COVID efficacy ads after notice
Notices and financial penalties amounting to ₹10 lakh are among the multifold actions taken by the …
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Survey reveals 53% of Indians are seeing ads based on their last private phone conversation
About 53 per cent of citizens said they have had one or more instances in the last 12 months where …
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Bank of America has been fined $225 million for 'botching' unemployment benefit payments during the pandemic
A federal agency said the bank had engaged in "unfair and abusive acts and practices" that cut some…
Grace Dean
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Amazon agreed to let European customers cancel their Prime memberships in just 2 clicks following complaints by EU consumer groups
The European Union pushed Amazon to simplify its Prime cancelation site in Europe after calling the…
Samantha Delouya
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EV manufacturers Ola Electric, Okinawa under fire, Centre sends show cause notice
Alarmed at the unabated EV fire incidents, the Centre has now sent show cause notices to EV manufac…