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ET Explainer: Product-related plaints? Follow these steps to move consumer court
Many dissatisfied consumers of the product or the service they have received do not understand how they can seek redressal. Here is a primer on how to file a consumer case and what some of the challenges a complainant can face in the process.
Republic-Day gets sales salute: 25% boom on big offers, spotlight on mid-premium segment
Packaged food, staples, laptops, wearables and smartphones saw the highest growth rates, mainly due to new products, according to senior industry executives.
Soaring high end, falling low end: India's consumption story splits in two after pandemic
Across many sectors, India’s consumption story has two diverging strands after Covid — demand is growing for pricier, premium products, especially in urban areas, while the sale of entry-level and mass-market goods is dipping.
ET Explainer: Why are two-wheeler sales picking up in rural markets when other categories are under stress?
The two-wheeler industry in India has seen a decline in sales due to rising prices and the pandemic's economic impact. Sales of motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds fell nearly half to 13.58 million units in FY22. However, rural markets are showing signs of a turnaround, with moderating inflation and improved disposable incomes. Motorcycles continue to dominate two-wheeler sales in India, accounting for about 65% of the market. The growth in rural sales is driven by pen-up demand, moderating inflation, and a stable job market.