LOCALCIRCLES SURVEY
India's weekly vegetable spending up in the past few weeks, says survey
Rising vegetable prices due to various factors like the heatwave and monsoon challenges have led to increased consumer spending. Authorities are urged to step in to address the situation and stabilize prices for households across the country.
ACs ineffective amidst the heatwave: LocalCircles
A survey by LocalCircles found that 43% of air conditioner users in India find their units ineffective in reducing ambient temperatures to 23-24 degrees during the heatwave. The survey also revealed that air conditioners only reduce indoor temperatures by 20 degrees Celsius compared to outdoor temperatures.
Rising vegetable prices strain household budgets across India: Survey
A survey by LocalCircles highlighted significant consumer concerns over rising prices of essential vegetables—onion, potato, and tomato. It found that 16% of households are cutting consumption or feeling financial strain due to these price hikes, with another 31% anticipating impact if prices exceed INR 50 per kg. Currently, 2 in 3 households are paying above-average prices: Rs 25/kg or more for tomatoes, Rs 30/kg or more for potatoes, and Rs 35/kg or more for onions.
56% of online shoppers found ratings on eComm sites to be positively biased: LocalCircles survey
The survey assumes significance given that the government is considering making it mandatory for e-commerce companies to comply with quality norms for consumer reviews after a voluntary push failed to effectively curb fake reviews.
Why contaminated foods can easily enter your kitchen
Though India has a food regulator, the actions regulators abroad take on exported foods seem to get wider attention. There is a danger of trust deficit that needs urgent attention through better testing, penalties, and transparency.
Health insurance premium shot up over 25% last year for 52% policyholders, finds survey; here's how the impact can be reduced
Health insurance: Premiums of health insurance policies went up by more than 25% for 52% policyholders in India over the last 12 months. In this article we tell you how this will impact senior citizens and others and how you can take steps to reduce its impact if you are a new health insurance policy buyer.
Health Insurance Claim: 43% policyholders faced difficulties, some had to wait an extra day at hospital, survey
Health Insurance claim: Many people in India are facing difficulties in getting their health insurance claim processed. "43% health insurance policyholders who filed a claim in the last three years struggled with getting it processed," as per a report by LocalCircles.
Just 5 per cent may purchase electric cars this year, most want EVs under Rs 10 lakh: Survey
The survey by LocalCircles said that just 5% may buy electric cars this year out of 4 million total car sales. Majority of the respondents were interested at Rs 8-10 lakh. Of the 40,000 respondents who participated in the survey, 42 per cent are from tier-1 cities, 34 per cent from tier 2 and the remaining 24 per cent from tier-3, 4 and rural areas.
Over 44 pc respondents of survey say they paid extra for flight seats
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and consumer regulator CCPA late last year convened a meeting of the airlines on the issue and questioned them about the alleged unfair trade practices and misleading claims of "free" web check-in, it said.
Majority of users to stop using UPI if it attracts transaction fee: Survey
According to a survey by LocalCircles, a majority of people will stop using UPI if a transaction fee is imposed. The survey also found that 1 in 2 UPI users conduct over 10 transactions every month. In August 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published a discussion paper suggesting a tiered fee structure for UPI payments, varying according to different transaction amounts. Subsequent to the release of the RBI discussion paper, the finance ministry clarified that there were no plans to impose fees on UPI transactions.
Survey reveals dissatisfaction among air passengers in India over compromised comfort and service cutbacks
A survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform, revealed that nine out of ten respondents, consisting of about 13,000 air passengers, believe that Indian airlines have compromised on comfort and cut corners in the last 24 months. The survey highlighted a surge in complaints about excessive fares, flight cancellations, delays, boarding denials, damaged or misplaced luggage, steep hikes in onboard food prices, silent gate changes, and rude behavior from staff.
Cash component in realty deals rising, reveals demonetisation anniversary eve survey
All cheque payments are "more an exception" as citizens surveyed revealed that only select builders selling flats and villas in large developments demand all cheque payments for the transaction. "... the norm in property transactions is use of cash and all cheque payments are more an exception," it said.
The talking point: Mobile number portability
The LocalCircles survey also said that the recent amendments to the MNP process as mandated by the telecom regulator will make the process more difficult unless the process is streamlined for customer ease.
Majority of Indian parents say their kids addicted to social media, OTT: Survey
The survey further revealed that 73% of urban Indian parents surveyed want the data protection law to ensure mandatory parental consent is sought for children under 18, when they join social media, OTT/video and online gaming platforms.
14% taxpayers won’t be able to meet ITR filing deadline of July 31, 2023: Survey
The deadline to file income tax return (ITR) for individuals without audit is July 31, 2023 for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24). However a survey has found out that 14% of the tax filers won't be able to comply with this deadline. On top of that 27% people are still yet to file their ITR.
39% Indian families claim to be victim of online financial fraud: LocalCircles survey
As per the survey, 13 per cent were defrauded by websites taking money for products that were not delivered, 10 per cent indicated ATM card fraud, another 10 per cent indicated bank account fraud and 16 per cent mentioned other frauds.
Apple needs to work on improving service and providing affordable repair in India, says survey
Apple's recent expansion into India has been met with concerns of service quality from Indian consumers. A LocalCircles survey found that customers who had purchased iPhones experienced service difficulties, with complaints centering around product quality and high service costs. Nearly 3800 of the 11,269 Apple device owners who responded had problems with their less than 3-year-old device, with rapid battery discharge, display screen damage, and battery heating among the most common issues. The report recommends that Apple focus on affordable aftercare options to address these concerns.
8 of 10 urban Indian women now using internet but harassment, trolling key concerns: LocalCircles survey
Nearly 83 per cent of those surveyed believe more actions need to be taken to make it safer for women to use the internet without being trolled, harassed, abused, facing extortion and fraud, LocalCircles release said detailing the findings of the survey. "Key concerns of urban Indian women when using the internet include online sexual harassment, trolling, abuse, extortion and fraud," the survey said.
Indian consumers in no rush for faster grocery deliveries: survey
Quick commerce was one of the hottest tech properties during the pandemic and the 10-minute grocery delivery business received widespread attention over the past two years. But 2022 saw most investors stay away from the cash-burning sector.
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