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Ravindra Shahane , Senior GM- Marketing Automotive Division , Mahindra & Mahindra during the Launch of  Mahindra & Mahindra   VERITO VIBE  at City Hotel in Kolkata on Thursday 06 June 2013
(photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Sensex trading flat; Consumer durables, realty stocks slide
The Hindu
Indian markets were trading marginally in the red as investors remained cautious ahead of the RBI monetary policy review today amid firm Asian cues. | The RBI is unlikely to cut key interest rates as economists feel there is less scope for banks to pass on the rate cut benefit to borrowers. | Accord...
Carmaker Maruti Suzuki's swift car running on the road - India - Automobile
(photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Sensex surges 221 points; Consumer durables, realty stocks steal the show
The Hindu
Indian markets were trading up about 1.2 per cent in the morning session on Friday after posting steep losses on Thursday due to fresh buying by funds and retail investors owing to firm Asian cues. | At 10.10 a,m., the 30-share BSE index Sensex was up 221.26 points (1.18 per cent) at 19,048.42 and t...
Sensex down 23 points; Consumer durables, banking stocks major losers
The Hindu
Indian markets were trading down by over 0.1 per cent in the late morning session on Tuesday on sustained selling by funds and retail investors in select stocks amid weak Asian cues. | At 10.55 a.m., the 30-share BSE index Sensex was down 23.04 point...
Sensex down 71 points; Consumer durables, banking stocks major losers
The Hindu
Indian markets were trading down by over 0.3 per cent in the morning session on Tuesday on sustained selling by funds and retail investors owing to weak Asian cues. | At 10.05 a.m., the 30-share BSE index Sensex was down 71.58 points (0.37 per cent) ...
Obesity Epidemic: What Consumer Reports Doesn't Tell You...
The Examiner
“We've long cautioned against taking quick-fix weight-loss drugs like Belviq, and Qsymia -- that was also approved by the FDA last year--as well as supplements, because their benefits are usually minimal, and their adverse effects can be troublesom...
Consumer Council urges caution over mouthwatering restaurant discounts
South China Morning Post
The Consumer Council has issued a new warning about discounts offered by chain restaurants as part of their customer loyalty programmes. | It said that even though discounts may appear attractive, there may be traps for the unwary. | In one complaint...
Tiff between MSEDCL, consumers escalates
The Times Of India
NAGPUR: State power distributor MSEDCL has taken serious objection to the resolution passed by consumer representatives (CRs) of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) against its managing director Ajoy Mehta during the hearing held on ...
Your comments on GMO labeling: Whose responsibility is it to inform consumers?
Syracuse
In a column on Sunday, Ursula Rozum claimed "we deserve to know what's in our food." | In May, the global March Against Monsanto protested the agricultural giant, which has taken steps to prevent states from requiring genetically engineered foods to ...
(L) Mr.J.S Dhindesa , Regional Head East Maruti Suzuki and Mr.M.M Singh , Managing Executive Officer Maruti Suzuki India Limited  Launch Life Utility Vehicle EATIGA  at Kolkata on Friday 13 April 2012
WN / Bhaskar Mallick
Sensex trims initial losses
The Hindu
The BSE benchmark Sensex trimmed its initial losses, but was still quoted lower by 57 points due to selling pressure, mainly in consumer durable, metal, FMCG and auto sectors on th...
A woman holds her daughter, wearing a mask, while the family visit Tiananmen Square on a hazy day in Beijing, China, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Pollution has worsened in Chinas capital and surrounding regions.
AP / Alexander F. Yuan
China outsources carbon emissions to poorer areas
BBC News
China is outsourcing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions within its own borders, a study has found. | This is much like the way in which rich countries in the West have long turned to C...
Supreme Court ruling on generic drugs could be good for consumers' pocketbooks
Courier Journal
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that brand-name drugmakers can be sued for violating the antitrust laws if they make a deal that pays a potential competitor to put off selling a generic version. ...
Britons getting fatter despite consuming fewer calories
The Daily Telegraph
Britons are consuming 600 fewer calories a day but are actually getting fatter because of sedentary jobs and a lack of exercise, a respected think-tank has found. | Despite consuming less fat, sugar and alcohol Britons are getting larger Photo: ...
Bad news for consumers as CPI inflation expected to rise to 2.6% and squeeze household budgets
The Daily Mail
Rising fuel and air fares are expected to keep inflation stubbornly high tomorrow, keeping pressure on consumers still struggling through tough times. ...



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