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Indian business optimism weakens as margin pressures weigh: HSBC surveyIndian private sector firms show reduced optimism for the year ahead. Companies are scaling back hiring plans due to rising costs and compe...- 'What's in your shopping cart?' Govt plans first nationwide retail consumption surveyThe government is considering a nationwide retail consumption survey. This survey will gather granular data on consumer spending patterns. ...
- Gujarat to provide Rs 6,800 assistance to all flood-affected families in Surat: Deputy CM Harsh SanghaviGujarat's Deputy Chief Minister announced expedited flood relief measures for Surat city. Financial assistance for household items has reac...
- RBI launches 3 key surveys to get input for monetary policyThe Reserve Bank of India launched three important surveys on Thursday. These surveys will gauge inflation expectations and consumer confid...
- El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...
- Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
- Global Market: China's factory inflation hits four-year high, keeping metals and industrial stocks in focusChina's factory-gate inflation reached its fastest pace in four years during June. Producer prices rose 4.1 percent year-on-year, driven by...
- India's richer middle class is living a more dollar-linked life while earning in rupeesDollar spending India: The country's expanding middle class now spends more on foreign goods and services. International travel and oversea...
- Consumers adjust to a supply squeezeConsumers are increasing borrowing to afford rising prices on electronics and gadgets. Easy digital credit fuels this demand, but household...
- In Pakistan, not just living but dying too is getting more expensiveFuneral expenses in Rawalpindi are becoming unaffordable for many families. Low-income households now borrow money for burial rites and ser...
- Direct cash transfers to women boost savings, spending: EAC-PMDirect cash transfers to women boost household savings and spending effectively. Schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha showed significant impro...
- Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panelUnconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improveme...
- Urban India spends 1. 6x more on weekends than weekdays: StudyThe weekend shopping rush has become a hallmark of urban Indian life, with discretionary spending nearly doubling as shoppers flock to mall...
- India's biggest barrier for women who dream to work isn't a lack of jobs. It's unpaid careUnpaid care work, not job scarcity, keeps most Indian women out of the workforce in major cities, a new survey reveals. While female labour...
- US rally vs India story? Wealth managers explain why NRIs should stay the course for next 10 yearsDespite recent volatility, wealth managers believe NRIs should remain invested in India, citing strong structural growth, resilient domesti...
- As food inflation bites, Nestle turns to smaller cities to drive growthNestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite fac...
- Which Indian city tops the income charts?Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Delhi boast the highest average incomes, while Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vadodara lead in household sp...
- Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
- In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
- Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
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