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A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
India's GDP likely slowed to 6.7% in April-June and set to ease further: Reuters pollIndia’s economy likely slowed to 6.7% in April-June from 7.4% in the previous quarter, a Reuters poll showed, as weak private investment an...
The poor's recourse isn't a bank, but moneylenders, mostlyA study reveals that the poor still rely on informal lenders for emergency funds. Piramal Enterprises suggests NBFCs can bridge this gap wi...
Reliance on informal finance persists despite multiple financial inclusion measures: ReportA Piramal Enterprises study reveals that despite financial inclusion efforts, many Indians, especially micro-business owners and the econom...
RBI's 50 bps rate cut surprise: Two economists who beat the crowd are back with another callRBI rate cut: Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Debopam Chaudhuri foresee more rate cuts. This contrasts with most experts anticipating the end of eas...
Amid tariff pressure, 50 bps rate cut by RBI on April 9 can be a good pre-emptive move: EconomistsSeveral economists are urging the RBI to consider more aggressive rate cuts in its upcoming monetary policy meeting to support the Indian e...
Rising heatwave may hit farm output, push up inflation: ExpertsEconomists warn of heatwave's impact on farm output and inflation, raising prices. Perishable foods, like vegetables, key contributors to i...
Consumer outlook dips to 46.6 from 46.9 in January 2016 says ZYFin's Consumer Outlook IndexZyFin’s Consumer Outlook Index (COI) dipped to 46.6 during January’16 from 46.9 recorded during the previous month registering a marginaliz...
Job sentiment improving shows employment indexThe augmentation of the index exhibits assurance in Government initiatives towards improving the ease of doing business in India.
Dip in borrowing cost, affordable housing to boost house purchases in 2015: SurveyDeclining borrowing costs, improving employment outlook and affordable housing projects are encouraging home buyers, a survey has said.
New home purchase sentiment strongest in 4 years: ZyFin ResearchConsumer sentiment about buying a new home is currently the strongest in four years, according to ZyFin Research's New Home Purchase Sentim...
Retail sector picks up but sales still inconsistentIndia’s oldest organised retailer Kishore Biyani has a similar lament: the absence of a secular trend. “Consumer sentiment is very positive...
Business cycle improves in December; IIP may expand in Jan: ZyFinEncouraged by increase in foreign trade, industrial activity in the country improved in December and the uptrend is likely to continue for ...
Business climate improves in April, growth to pick-up by Q2Business climate has improved in April on factors such as rising production of intermediate goods, including aluminium and iron, and the go...
Biz climate improves in Mar; growth to pick-up by Q2Business climate in the country improved in March on factors such as rising production of intermediate goods and the government's reform in...
Economic recovery weak in November: BluFin Business Cycle IndicatorRecovery in the economic growth is weak in November mainly due to a slowdown in consumer sectors and investor demand, a report has said.
- Tier II, III towns' investors increasingly preferring ULIPs
Due to growing confidence in the stock market, people in Tier II and III cities are increasingly investing in unit linked insurance plans (...