Factsheet on Renewable Energy and Related Policy in Rajasthan
Updates on Technology Policies in India's Interim Budget Include Revisions and Amendments that Impact the Tech Sector
Consumer markets for goods and services have undergone profound transformation since the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act in 1986. The modern marketplace now contains a plethora of complex products and services. The emergence of global supply chains, rise in international trade and the rapid development of e-commerce have led to new delivery systems for goods and services and provided new opportunities for consumers. Equally, these developments have rendered the consumer vulnerable to new forms of unfair trade and unethical business practices. Recognizing this, the G20’s Ministerial Declaration on Digital Economy, 2018, called for increased attention to the issues of consumer digital education, awareness and empowerment1.
Digital payments are the lifeline of digital economy as they enable consumers to consumegoods and services through a network of merchants
Online gaming industry has emerged to be a crucial sunrise sector with the potential to drive investments, jobs and innovation in India
Internet ecosystem has been progressively contributing to the GDP of India. A study conducted by ICRIER in 2016 to assess the impact of internet on economic growth across 19 states in India found that with a 10% increase in internet subscribers.
The Consumer Affairs Ministry released Draft Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules in2020 to regulate the e-commerce entities in India.
Recently, the Ministry for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 on 25th February 2021
To extend full benefits of digitalization in the TV sector, TRAI introduced comprehensive set of regulations which included Interconnect Regulations,
This report is based on responses of 114 consumers of four and two wheelers, most of whomare from urban areas across the country. In total, there were 8 close ended questions foreach respondent. Since electric mobility is rapidly developing
This report is based on responses of nearly 100 cable TV consumers, 50 of whom are from rural and semi urban areas and the rest 50 are primarily from urban areas from all around the country. For the rural and semi-urban consumers, the survey was designed in Hindi and for the rest in English.
Comments on Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Response to TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector’, dated 19.06.2023
Comment on Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem, New Delhi, India
The New Indian Consumer Initiative (NICI) is a community-owned platform that facilitates open discussions about the various challenges and opportunities faced by consumers in the rapidly evolving New Economy
The introduction of CNAP has been explored by NICI and some of the topics raised in the TRAI'sconsultation paper require careful consideration from a consumer’s perspective. Theconsultation paper is a step towards the introduction of CNAP in India
The New Indian Consumer Initiative (NICI) is a community-owned platform to fosterinteraction on the many challenges and opportunities of consumers in the New Economy. It isalso a platform for community-led capacity building
NICI (New Indian Consumer Initiative) commends the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) for addressing the crucial issue of "Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies" through a Consultation Paper
India's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is on a growth trajectory, fueled by government initiatives to promote research and development (R&D). Despite these efforts, India currently ranks 40th on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 202
We express our sincere gratitude for the Authority's diligent efforts in commencing a Consultation. Paper (CP) addressing a matter of such significant importance as the Review of Regulatory. Framework for Broadcasting and Cable Services
We express our gratitude to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for allowing stakeholders to share their insights on the Pre-Consultation Paper regarding the formulation of the "National Broadcasting Policy
We express our sincere gratitude for the Authority's diligent efforts in commencing a Consultation. Paper (CP) addressing a matter of such significant importance as the Review of Regulatory. Framework for Broadcasting and Cable Services.
The COVID-19 pandemic struck India much while it struck the rest of the world. The whole world went into lockdown. Economies came to a standstill. It meant different things to different people, but mostly it was a painful experience for the majority, with a disproportionate impact on the marginalised groups. Incidentally, the rich got richer while the fortunes for the majority spiraled downwards. India was no exception. The top 30stocks in India went up by 72 percent from March 2020 to December 2020 and the wealth of the top one percent of Indians increased to 39 percent of India’s total wealth.
Synthesis and Compilation by self and edited by Secretary General, CUTS International
An anthology of 46 Essays on Trade, Governance and Regulation, co-edited with noted economic and political commentator and former media advisor to the Prime Minister of India, Sanjaya Baru
An anthology of 20 essays on Geo-politics and Geo-economics, co-edited with Secretary General, CUTS International
