Lockdown period in the April-June quarter sees surge in consumer complaints

New Delhi: Lockdown in the April-June quarter triggered a surge in consumer complaints against e-commerce, banking, broadband services and companies selling goods at prices higher than the mandated maximum retail price (MRP), according to official data. The government’s national consumer helpline recorded more than 5,000 cases against internet service providers and a slightly lower number for MRP in the quarter. The highest number of complaints