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World Consumer Rights Day 2026: World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15th. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness among consumers about their rights and the right to make informed purchases. Nowadays, when people purchase electronic items like ACs, refrigerators, fans, or TVs, they often consider the star rating in addition to the price and features. Star ratings indicate how much electricity an electronic item consumes.

This means that a product with more stars typically consumes less electricity. For example, a 5-star AC or refrigerator is considered more energy-efficient, while appliances with 1 or 2 stars may consume more electricity. However, there are often cases where the rating on the product itself is incorrect. Therefore, it is important to check this before purchasing. Let's learn how you can determine whether the star rating of an AC, refrigerator, or TV is genuine or fake.

Who issues the star rating?
First, let's note that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issues the star rating for electronic items in India. This government agency inspects various appliances and assigns a star rating based on their power consumption. Every AC, refrigerator, or other appliance has a sticker marked with red stars. The more stars, the more energy-efficient the appliance is. The sticker also lists the power consumption and the year of use.

How to Check Before Buying
If you're planning to buy a new AC, refrigerator, or other electronic item, be sure to check its star rating. To do this, you can download the official BEE mobile app.

The app lists different product categories, such as ACs, refrigerators, and fans. You can search for the company or model name. If your product appears there, it's likely its rating is correct. If not, it may not be registered with BEE.

Why are more stars better?
Appliances with higher star ratings may be slightly more expensive initially, but they consume less electricity. This can reduce your monthly electricity bill. Meanwhile, appliances with low or no star ratings may be cheaper, but they consume more electricity. Therefore, it's important to check the star rating when purchasing new electronics.

This simple check can help you avoid making a bad purchase and save money in the long run.

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