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A recent European Court of Justice’s decision tightened the screws on price parity clauses on the ground that they can inhibit competition. India’s Competition Commission is also increasingly veering around to the view that these clauses could adversely affect both consumers and new market entrants. Platforms may have to tweak their business model to accommodate the emerging regulatory stance
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With manufacturers now opening a direct channel to potential customers, they have a dual role in relation to their traditional distributors. The roles are both complementary and competitive. With the Competition Commission using the European approach as a touchstone, emerging dual distribution models need to be carefully structured to avoid regulatory hassles
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The growing e-waste crisis is fuelled by impulsive buying and rapid technological upgrades. Consumers, businesses, and policymakers must prioritise sustainability, repair over replacement, and responsible recycling to mitigate environmental harm and ensure longer product lifespans
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The decline in wholesale price index follows the more significant decline in consumer price index below 4 percent for the first time in nearly five years
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Sentiment about the US economy has been improving, but the more reliable indicator is Americans’ ability to spend
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Rising prices make Americans gloomy about the economy, even if they're not climbing as fast as they used to
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Appetite for food and fashion saved the consumer economy last year. They may not live up to the same expectations for 2024
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Letting female labour force participation slip again due to the end of pandemic-era child-care aid could be risky for productivity and ultimately consumer prices
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Growth is believed to be accelerating in the current July-September quarter, fueled by still-free-spending consumers.
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The introduction of warning labels is crucial to consumers, particularly those in rural areas, who face challenges such as limited access to nutritional and health information, language and literacy barriers, and health disparities. These warning labels enable them to quickly make informed and healthy choices
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The government should create policies that expand the Indian consumer base for multiple products and impose higher quality standards to make industry globally competitive
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This partnership aims largely at providing financial services such as loan products to its users. Shriram Finance's products will now be digitally available on Paytm's platform as part of this cooperation, helping to extend access to credit and drive financial inclusion in the country.
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While it is essential to protect retail investors from unfair practices, it is equally important to strike a balance that fosters market efficiency, innovation, and investor empowerment
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Strong profit growth has put Indian financiers’ optimism in overdrive, but is it sustainable? Skimping on loss provisions is risky, especially when this strategy has backfired in the past
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For FY23, HUL's rural volumes declined 7 percent while in Q4 FY23, the fall was about 3 percent
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According to the franchise chain, the first Pret shop recreates its iconic London location and includes a 2,567 square foot dining area.
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Increased captive mining is expected to partially replace imported coal, but face dirty-coal financing related woes and higher pricing due to auction premiums.
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The agreement will aim to protect homebuyers from potential abuses, reduce disputes, and provide effective grievance redressal mechanism to consumers.
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In recent weeks, top policymakers have repeatedly signalled their intention to work towards harvesting the consumer power of China's 1.4 billion people, after economic growth in 2022 slumped to one of its weakest levels in nearly half a century.
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The step is being taken to push companies to ensure quality product service
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An altered media landscape means changing consumer behaviour and marketers are left wondering where to advertise. It’s a tough world out there
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Defendant Kraft Heinz called the suit "frivolous", vowing to strongly counter the claims.
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Arvind Kejriwal said many people wanted to give up power subsidy in Delhi. Those who want to avail subsidy will get a form to apply. They can also give a missed call on 7011311111 whereby they will get a form on WhatsApp to apply for subsidy.
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The multiyear summer of cheap and easy consumer convenience looks for now to be a thing of the past
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A significant price rise across commodities has been affecting the consumer’s purchase across segments for more than a year now. A recent report released by insights and consulting company Kantar Worldpanel highlights how consumers are coping with the high inflation.
