India shifts from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP as its primary fiscal anchor from 2026-27. While offering flexibility, low tax revenues pose a significant challenge to achieving the 50% target by 2031.
US banking groups warn Trump's proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap could restrict credit access and hurt households. Read the full analysis of the potential impact.
India's CCPA cracks down on 27 restaurants for unfair service charge practices. Fines up to Rs 50,000 levied, refunds ordered. Know your consumer rights.
Donald Trump pledges to cap credit card interest rates at 10% if re-elected, a move targeting financial giants and appealing to voters struggling with debt. Explore the details and potential impact.
An Ahmedabad consumer court fined a restaurant Rs 25,000 for serving chicken to a Brahmin family who ordered a veg dish, citing hurt religious sentiments. Read the full verdict details.
A Chandigarh consumer wins Rs 20,000 compensation after a credit card company's CIBIL error marked him a defaulter despite a 'No Dues' certificate. Learn how to protect your credit score.
Gujarat consumer commission orders Mercedes-Benz dealers to pay Rs 3.35 lakh compensation for selling a 2014-made car as new in 2015. Landmark Car Pvt Ltd found guilty of unfair trade practice.
Noida consumer court directs Future Choice Holidays to refund Rs 1 lakh with 6% interest and Rs 3000 fine for failing to provide booked hotel services. Read the full verdict details.
A 17-year-old boy's emotional surprise of clearing his mother's Rs 12 lakh debt goes viral. Aman Duggal's gesture of gratitude and responsibility has won hearts online. Watch the touching moment here.
Wall Street investors who held distressed Venezuelan debt are seeing massive gains after Maduro's ouster. Bonds have quintupled, with firms like Fidelity and T. Rowe Price poised for a windfall. Read more.
Feeling cheated? Learn how to file a consumer complaint online in minutes via India's National Consumer Helpline (NCH) and track its progress for a timely resolution.
Noida consumer court slaps Sriram General Insurance with penalty for ignoring policyholder's claim after electric scooter theft. Read the full verdict details.
Dharwad consumer forum fines HDFC Bank Rs 50,000 for issuing three cards for one application, calling it a deficiency in service. Read the full verdict.
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty calls Tamil Nadu's debt 'alarming', triggering backlash from ally DMK and his own party. Analysis of the political fallout ahead of 2026 polls.
Former FM P Chidambaram counters AICC's Praveen Chakravarthy, says debt-to-GSDP ratio is the true fiscal health indicator. TN's liabilities within limits. Read the full debate.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dismissed Praveen Chakravarthy's comparison of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh's debt. He declined a public economic debate, stating he wasn't qualified. Read the full political analysis.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
RBI data reveals a shift in Indian household debt, with over 55% now for retail consumption. Household debt-to-GDP hits 41.3%, but savings improve. Explore the full financial stability report.
Ahmedabad consumer commission orders InterMiles to pay Rs 1.85 lakh to a frequent flyer for cancelling his loyalty points without proper notice. Read the full case details.
A Mumbai consumer commission dismissed a law student's complaint against a court registrar for delay in providing certified copies, ruling he is not a 'consumer'. Read the full details.
Mumbai consumer commission rules litigants are not 'consumers' of court services. Fees for certified copies are statutory levies, not commercial consideration. Read the full analysis.
Ernakulam Consumer Commission directs Finisyer Kuries to refund ₹8.25 lakh with interest to a senior citizen after abrupt closure. The firm must also pay compensation for mental agony. Read the full details of the landmark order.
A Chandigarh consumer commission has directed a telecom provider to refund Rs 12,729 and pay Rs 7,000 compensation for providing a faulty broadband connection. Read how the resident fought and won.
India's National Consumer Helpline resolved over 67,000 complaints and secured refunds worth Rs 45 crore in 2025, with e-commerce leading grievances. Learn how to seek help.
Telangana High Court upholds consumer forum's order for a chit fund company to pay a homemaker Rs 10 lakh, ruling such disputes are maintainable under consumer law. A landmark decision for middle-class investors.
India's consumer market is undergoing a major split, with premium and value segments growing while the middle shrinks. Discover what's driving this trend and what it means for businesses.
Karnataka's consumer forum has drastically reduced pending cases to just three, a historic low. Read about the reforms and future plans for consumer justice.
Chandigarh celebrated National Consumer Day with a focus on online complaint filing and consumer rights. Advocates shared crucial tips for e-commerce, insurance, and cyber safety. Learn how to protect yourself.
US consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Despite a strong job market, fear and uncertainty are making Americans spend carefully. Explore the economic implications.
On National Consumer Day, experts Jisu Ketan Pattanaik & Sumit Kumar Singh explore how digital convenience blurs the line between choice and manipulation. Read their analysis.