2015: Maggi, real-estate law dominates consumer issues
The motto "consumer is the king" took a beating with Parliament blocking the passage of a law aimed at protecting home buyers from builder mafia in 2015 which also saw popular snacks Maggi out of the shelves and its maker Nestle being slapped with Rs 640-crore class action lawsuit by the Centre before the apex consumer forum.
Dec 29, 2015, 12:08 PM ISTRenewables in limelight in 2015; Discoms' debt remain a worry
Renewables emerged as the light at the end of the tunnel for the power sector, which continued to be bogged down by the debt worries of discoms during 2015 and all eyes are on the ambitious UDAY scheme on whether it can prove to be the much-needed elixir in the New Year.
Dec 28, 2015, 12:45 PM ISTCoal sector awaits quality norms, better output in 2016
After auctions to the tune of over Rs 3 lakh crore, coal sector is looking for key reforms in the New Year in areas like quality checks as also the steps for augmenting output and rationalising the prices.
Dec 28, 2015, 12:26 PM IST