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NEW DELHI: The warranty or guarantee period of newly purchased white goods such as TV, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines should start from the date of installation rather than the date of purchase, the consumer affairs ministry has said in an advisory addressed to their manufacturers and sellers. The ministry has urged them to revise the warranty or guarantee policy to include this provision.The ministry’s advisory comes during the festive season, particularly ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, when there is spurt in the sale of consumer durables, including the white goods.Sources said the advisory was issued considering there have been several instances of delay or longer time taken in delivery and installation of such products. The delivery and installation period is usua...

The Centre on Tuesday will review its ambitious production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to sort out teething issues faced by beneficiaries of the scheme, and the focus will mainly be on sectors where the progress has been slower-than-expected. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will hold the first-of-its kind review meeting that will see officials from all the ministries responsible for rolling out the PLI scheme. The meeting will also see participation from the beneficiaries or the companies participating in the scheme. The Centre has allocated Rs 1.97 trillion towards PLI schemes for 14 key sectors, including telecom, textiles, automobiles, white goods and pharmaceutical drugs, among others. This scheme not only aims to boost domestic manufacturing, but al...

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Warranty Period: Warranty & guarantee period of white goods should start from date of installation, govt advisory to sellers

Amid tepid utilisation of funds, govt to review PLI scheme on Tuesday