News Topic:Consumers

Traders, consumers lament levying of 5% GST on daily-use items

The fresh directive that has imposed five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on general items has left the common people fuming.

Ramdhan: Prices of essentials sky-rocket in Kashmir

The skyrocketing prices of daily use commodities including fuels, fruits, milk, meat and vegetables have irked consumers who have expressed anguish.

Consumer Surplus, Producer Surplus & Economic Welfare

In mainstream Economics, economic surplus, also known as total welfare or Marshallian surplus (named after Alfred Marshall), refers to two related quantities - Consumer Surplus,...

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Should You Finance a Used Car? Pros and Cons Explained

Buying a pre-owned vehicle can be a practical way to ownership without paying the high price of a new model. However, choosing used car finance means committing to monthly EMIs.
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The Truth About Preschool Franchise Costs: Hidden Expenses and How to Budget for Success

A preschool franchise may seem easy to price until operational needs start to stack up. A neat launch budget can shift when approvals, hiring, and routine costs coincide.

Understanding Domestic vs International Lounge Access Credit Cards

Airport lounges can improve trip experience. Instead of waiting, you can relax in a quiet area. Travellers now look for regular or instant Credit Cards offering lounge access.

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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India

As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.

Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.