Middle class, aspirational consumers to drive 93% of India's spending by 2036: SitharamanIndia's middle class is poised to fuel significant economic expansion, with 93% of all spending expected to originate from this segment by ...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumptionIndia's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Compa...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Northeast gets first MEMU electric train, linking Tripura to AssamNortheast Frontier Railway has launched its first-ever Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) service in the Northeast, connecting Tripura ...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Colgate-Palmolive India bets on rural expansion, science-led innovation to drive growth towards 2030Colgate-Palmolive India is prioritizing rural market expansion, innovation, and digital transformation to boost growth. The company aims to...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
NABARD plans credit boost for agriculture through revised unit cost frameworkThe revisions reflect current market prices and technological advancements, promoting realistic project financing and encouraging sustainab...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Europe's STOXX 600 clocks best week in over a month as rally broadensEuropean stocks surged to record highs this week, with the STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX hitting all-time peaks. Investors are betting agains...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
June services growth hits 17-month low as client interest fadesIndia's services sector growth slowed significantly in June, hitting a 17-month low as domestic demand weakened. New business expansion als...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Nita Ambani receives honour in the US for contributions to healthcare, education and social impactReliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani received the AAPI Humanitarian Award in Tampa, Florida, for her extensive work in healthcare, e...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Dabur Q1 updates: Co expects double-digit revenue growth as rural demand stays ahead of urbanDabur India anticipates a significant boost in its first-quarter profit, driven by strategic price hikes that effectively countered rising ...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
BLS E-Services acquires Atyati Technologies for Rs 157 croreBLS E-Services has acquired Bengaluru-based Atyati Technologies for approximately Rs 157 crore in an all-cash deal. This strategic move aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
72 websites got FCRA clearances in 2026 so far, shows government dataKakinada-based Seva Bharathi, which runs blood banks and helps in disaster relief and education, has been registered under the "Economic, E...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Govt approves proposal to amend Khadi and Village Industries Commission ActThe government has approved amendments to the KVIC Act, 1956, to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries sector. These changes aim to bo...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks inputs from states to push fresh rural reformsRural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to propose new reforms and effectively implement existing schemes to boost vi...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India's debt market not equipped to finance next phase of growth, needs structural reforms: DeloitteIndia's debt market is currently ill-equipped to fund the nation's ambitious economic growth targets, a Deloitte report highlights. To achi...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Service output index to debut next month with FY25 baseIndia is set to launch the Index of Service Production (ISP) next month, a crucial new monthly indicator mirroring the Industrial Productio...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST