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The magnitude 6.7 quake on Hokkaidos southern coast knocked out power to nearly all 3 million households on the island. (Representational image)

Govt plans DBT of power subsidy for domestic users

The draft amendments to National Tariff Policy 2016 that is under finalisation by the power ministry.

1 Oct 2018 8:20 AM IST

Mohan Das Pai have cautioned that dramatic shift in technology and artificial intelligence has created disruption in industries and posed a threat to humankind. (Representational image/ Pixabay image)

Consumers failing to embrace AI benefits

Pegasystems study highlights the need for greater empathy in artificial intelligence systems.

7 Jun 2019 2:28 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis

Mahavitaran's financial health set to worsen

Arrears from all consumer will reach Rs 40k crore, of which, the share of agro pumps will be Rs 26,000 crore, including...

25 March 2018 6:04 AM IST

According to a British Curry Awards analysis, 50 % of all curry restaurants around 6,000 are expected to permanently shut down within 10 years (Photo: AFP)

Consumer spends Rs 2,100 per month on eating out

The eating out market is growing at around 25 per cent year-on-year.

1 May 2018 12:47 PM IST

March 15 is observed as World Consumer Rights Day by the Consumers International, a world federation of consumer groups. (Representational Image)

Traders' body urges govt to take up Consumer Protection Bill

It said engaging brand ambassadors for product promotions has become widely prevalent and consumers typically are...

14 July 2017 3:06 PM IST

The GST Council cleared nil rate on live asses, mules and hinnies while placing live horses under the 12 per cent bracket.

Clear your head of GST rumours with these 5 pointers

Goods and Services Tax rolled out on July 1 led to circulation of rumours among consumers, traders and businessmen.

10 July 2017 3:06 PM IST

Revenue Secy Adhia clears doubts in 'master class' on GST

Adhia announced a GST decentralised monitoring system was set up and said a 'GST Master Class' will be conducted.

4 July 2017 6:17 PM IST

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GST launch today: GST decoded for businessmen, consumers

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Goods and Services Tax that must be answered.

30 Jun 2017 1:48 PM IST

M Venkaiah Naidu. (

After initial 'hiccups', GST will benefit all in long-term: Venkaiah

He said GST will bring down inflation, prices, improve ease of doing business and strengthen the economy in the long...

26 Jun 2017 5:48 PM IST

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Better, faster Net options needed

Information provisioning, more than that available, can help consumers compare and decide on their purchases.

10 Feb 2017 4:35 AM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Dual pricing on packaged products under govt lens

Sources said that proposal on universal pricing for all packaged products is currently being evaluated by the law...

28 April 2017 6:08 AM IST

From tobacconists to fruit vendors, mobile wallets have become quite a hit with local retailers.

Surviving the Cashcalypse

Denied access to their own cash, millions of Indians are desperately looking for cashless options. Here's how to make...

25 Dec 2016 1:51 AM IST