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The regulator highlighted a surge in the use of the term “100%” across food product labels and promotional platforms.

Regulator cracks down on 100% claims on food labels

1 min read . 30 May 2025

The action by the CCPA comes as authorities grow increasingly alert to the potential misuse of unregulated wireless communication devices amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions. (AFP)

CCPA cracks down on e-commerce firms over illegal walkie-talkie sales

3 min read . 10 May 2025

Joy Personal Care closed FY25 with revenues of a little over ₹700 crore with annual volumes growing 17% led by e-commerce sales.

Joy Personal Care to step up distribution as it plans to double revenues

2 min read . 05 May 2025

CAIT also proposed levying a luxury tax under GST on purchases made through e-commerce platforms.

Traders' body CAIT urges govt to regulate quick commerce

2 min read . 22 Apr 2025

Companies said Monday's wipeout, when the Sensex and Nifty50 each slumped 3%, causing a loss of ₹14 trillion in investor wealth, could adversely impact consumer sentiment

Retailers warn stock market crash could hurt consumer sentiment

4 min read . 10 Apr 2025

An early and extremely hot summer is expected to drive sales of ACs and fans. (HT)

Will FY26 be the year of the Indian consumer?

2 min read . 07 Apr 2025

Beyond the expansion plans, Weikfield is evaluating a public listing in the next three years, CEO and MD Ashwini Malhotra said.

Weikfield Foods targets younger customers with ready-to-eat products; plans IPO

5 min read . 02 Apr 2025

In urban households, food and food service expenditures encompassing staples, packaged food, dining out, and alcohol/tobacco are projected to decrease from 42.2% in 2023 to 40.45% by 2030.

Indians to spend more on discretionary items by 2030, boosted by higher incomes

3 min read . 27 Feb 2025

For all consumer companies, particularly those servicing discretionary demand, decent traction can be expected to come back.

Govt dials up consumption and walks the fiscal talk

4 min read . 02 Feb 2025

Priority will be given to testing high-risk products such as electronics, food, and toys, among others, while ensuring that all items remain subject to surveillance.

EU, US-type consumer product quality testing model in the works

3 min read . 14 Jan 2025

The rebranding was driven by consumer insights that highlight a shift towards individuality and diversity among young men, Emami said.

Emami renames male grooming brand to Smart and Handsome to capture larger market

2 min read . 09 Jan 2025

There is a sustained recovery in demand in the rural markets and wider acceptance of branded products. (Ramesh Pathania/Mint )

Rural consumption outpaces urban: How FMCG giants are adapting strategies

3 min read . 24 Dec 2024

Kinsey Fabrizio, president of the US-based Consumer Trade Association.

‘CES is no longer just about consumer tech’

4 min read . 23 Dec 2024

Epigamia co-founder Rohan Mirchandani passes away due to heart attack

1 min read . 22 Dec 2024

On 10 May Mint reported that the government planned to set up a team to tighten rules under the Consumer Protection Act to rein in the direct-selling industry.

Consumer protection body pulls up 17 direct-selling firms for alleged violations

3 min read . 13 Dec 2024

The new app and portal will be launched on National Consumer Day on 24 December.

New consumer complaints platform will let you file cases, attend hearings online

3 min read . 13 Dec 2024

When it comes to fragrances, Indian buyers are buying 12 products on an average in a year, according to the study (MINT_PRINT)

Following the scent: Niche perfume makers see mass-premium market beyond deos

3 min read . 10 Dec 2024

The legal metrology office in Ludhiana. (HT photo) (HT_PRINT)

Govt to launch portal to ease regulatory burden on traders, protect consumers

1 min read . 04 Dec 2024

Greenwashing not only misleads consumers but also undermines authentic environmental initiatives, damaging consumer trust and distracting from genuinely sustainable products. (Bloomberg)

Greenwashing guidelines likely spark class action suits against firms: Experts

3 min read . 28 Oct 2024

Consumer brands, including a home decor company, have outpaced marketplaces during the recent sale period, recording a 64% growth in orders from last year.

This festive season’s top trend: online brands comfortable in their own skin

4 min read . 21 Oct 2024