Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to propose new reforms and effectively implement existing schemes to boost vi...

Punjab's AAP government has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, effective July 1, ...

IAS success story: Vanmathi, daughter of a taxi driver from rural Tamil Nadu, defied financial hardship and societal pressures to become an...

If India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.

Despite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...

The number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This ...

Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...

India's retail lending sector is poised for decades of growth, fueled by digital innovation, financial inclusion, and rising incomes. Housi...

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two key suspects, Asfar and Entajul Middya, in West Bengal's Amta for their alleged...

A crucial inter-ministerial meeting was held to finalize the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevik...

Assam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...

Public sector banks are losing ground in the gold loan market to private lenders and NBFCs, which offer faster service and wider reach. Whi...

Headline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...

JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additi...

The PFRDA has unveiled 'Pension Sahayak,' an AI-powered platform designed to streamline pension services. This initiative aims to boost inc...

The Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...

The Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...