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Govt tells cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before rides, calls practice misleading and unfair

Due to concerns over misleading practices, the government has mandated that cab aggregators remove the option for advance tipping. Authorities have deemed this tactic an unfair trade practice, resulting in Rapido being fined ten lakh rupees. As investigations into Uber and Ola persist, it’s established that tipping must remain at…

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Government orders cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before ride booking

The government has ordered cab aggregators to cease advance tipping options. This practice was deemed misleading and unfair by consumer affairs officials. Rapido faced a ten lakh penalty for unfair business practices and dark patterns. Investigations into Uber and Ola's practices are currently underway. Tipping remains a voluntary consumer choice…

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Government sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in 10 days to cool prices

The government has sold approximately four thousand tonnes of buffer onions. This subsidized sale is occurring across seventeen cities to curb rising prices. Agencies NCCF and Nafed are distributing stored onions via rail and trucks. Onions are being sold at a subsidized rate of thirty-five rupees per kilogram.

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Govt's onion buffer stock quality 'good', storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secy Nidhi Khare

The Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major cities to boost supplies. This initiative is expected to help rein in rising retail onion prices soon. The kharif and rabi crop outlooks are also promising for future availability.…

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Centre starts onion sale in capital at Rs 35/kg, 44% below market price

The government has started selling onions from its buffer stock at Rs 35 per kg. This move aims to provide relief to consumers and control prices before the festive season. Adequate onion supplies are available to meet domestic demand during the upcoming months. The government is also transporting bulk consignments…

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Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market

The Centre has begun moving onion buffer stocks from Nashik to major consumption centres through dedicated railway rakes, or ‘Kanda Express’, to boost supplies and contain seasonal price increases.

The Economic Times

India's private consumption projected to reach $1.9 trillion by 2030: FICCI-Deloitte report

India's private consumption is projected to reach $1.9 trillion by 2030. This growth stems from rising incomes and rapid digital adoption. Consumers now prioritize quality, health, and societal issues over price. Businesses must adapt to evolving demographics and regulatory landscapes. The government is enhancing quality standards and modernizing testing infrastructure.

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FMCG, Retail, Food industry must improve consumer grievance redressal system: Consumer Affairs Secy

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged FMCG, food and retail companies to improve grievance redressal as consumer complaints have risen fivefold in five years. She said the government will expand product testing using AI and robotics, simplify BIS quality standards to help industry compliance, and strengthen testing infrastructure while easing…

The Economic Times

India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare

India's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify compliance for industries. The Bureau of Indian Standards is transforming to support this modernization. The government is encouraging private sector testing infrastructure. Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to…

The Economic Times

Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs Secy

The government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bound, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare.

The Economic Times

Quality consciousness key to global competitiveness, says consumer affairs secretary

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged Indian manufacturers to make quality standards central to operations to strengthen global competitiveness, saying quality, safety and reliability now matter as much as cost and scale.

The Economic Times

Centre ups monitoring of sub-standard helmets that pose life risk

The Department of Consumer Affairs addresses growing concerns about the quality of helmets available in the market. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Govt to meet cab aggregators on Tuesday amid rise in consumer complaints

NEW DELHI: The government has called a meeting of cab aggregators like Ola and Uber on Tuesday to discuss their policies related to fare calculation, surge pricing, ride cancellations and measures taken by them for data protection of customers, consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Monday.

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