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‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...- Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
- US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
- Trump approval rating crashes to historic low among rural Americans, including those who voted for Republican PresidentTrump approval rating: U.S. President won rural voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in the 2020 election and 25 poi...
- Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsIn a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The...
- India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
- Silver prices crash nearly 50% in 5 months. Is it still worth investing?A similar trend has been reflected in India’s MCX futures market, where silver prices tumbled from a record ₹4.28 lakh per kg to around ₹2....
- Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in MayEconomists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and ...
- Meesho to buy Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, eyes deeper retail playEcommerce giant Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore in a cash deal, aiming to bolster its reach within India's vast kiran...
- Cement demand growth likely to moderate to around 5% in FY27: Ambuja CementsAmbuja Cements anticipates a 5 percent growth in India's cement demand for fiscal year 2026-27. This follows a stronger growth in the previ...
- India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
- Karnataka begins rollout of AI-ready KEO PCs, first batch of 2,000 units set for deploymentKarnataka has launched KEO, its own AI-ready personal computer initiative. The first 2,000 systems are being deployed in rural libraries an...
- Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
- Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demandVehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural are...
- Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
- Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
- India's electric scooter boom: Mass market adoption spreads beyond metrosElectric scooter sales are expanding beyond big cities into smaller towns and rural India. This shift signals a mass-market phase for elect...
- Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
- Geopolitical churn continues to impact costs, amid diverse consumer expectations: Nestle chairman Manish TiwaryNestle India sees rural areas as a major growth avenue. The company is focusing on increasing sales volume and investing more in its brands...
- Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
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