You are practically vibrating with excitement. You just got that gleaming new appliance home. You cannot wait to check out all its features and rest easy, knowing you have a solid warranty protecting you. Then, bam! Your warranty claim is turned down with no real explanation. A 2019 report from India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs brings forth …
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Do you know almost 60% of shoppers feel lost when something they buy breaks down? That is a truly shocking number, is it not? It is like trying to read ancient hieroglyphs. When a product goes kaput, people are often left scratching their heads, not sure if they can get it fixed, swapped out or …
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Would you believe that roughly 72% of Indian consumers frequently walk away without requesting a receipt after making a purchase? From my own experience, this simple act of skipping the receipt can lead to considerable headaches later on, especially if you need to activate a warranty, return something or question the quality. What recourse do you have …
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Imagine pouring your hard earned dollars into a major project. Perhaps it is renovating your kitchen, launching a marketing campaign or engaging legal assistance. What happens when the service provider does not deliver? A report from the Department of Consumer Affairs indicates over 6.5 million consumer complaints were officially filed in 2022 and 2023. This illustrates how …
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Prepare to be shocked: almost half the consumer complaints lodged in India vanish into thin air, never seeing the light of a fair review. The truth punched me in the gut when I saw a report from the Department of Consumer Affairs in 2022. It revealed a staggering number of grievances are dismissed over easily correctable …
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It is honestly shocking that nearly 40% of consumer complaints in India involve defective goods or subpar service. This number, pulled from a 2023 report by the Department of Consumer Affairs, really drives home how crucial it is for people to understand their rights and pursue remedies through consumer courts. I have personally navigated the maze …
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Did you know that in 2023, Indian consumers lodged over six million complaints? The sheer volume, as reported by Statista, highlights a critical need: individuals demand fair resolution and a clear understanding of their entitlements. If you are reading this, my guess is that you are seeking a fair outcome. I get it. Walking into your …
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Here is a startling fact: nearly two out of every five consumer grievances in India are directed at the service sector. A report published by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in 2023 highlights how critical it is that individuals know their rights, especially when going through the consumer court process. You have decided to file a consumer complaint in …
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India throws out almost 40% of all consumer complaints right off the bat. The reason? People cannot prove their case. A report by PRS Legislative Research makes it crystal clear: rock solid proof is essential to winning a consumer rights battle. As someone who has fought for consumer rights, I know how frustrating it is to get …
Imagine tossing your hard earned dollars on a shiny new gadget, only to discover it is a lemon. Your next move could involve seeking redress through consumer court. Brace yourself; the journey might resemble a marathon more than a sprint. I recently examined a 2023 report that shone a light on a major headache: Indian courts are …
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