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Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...- Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
- JSW Dulux aims for top 2 position in decorative paints after Akzo buyJSW Dulux is targeting a top-two position in India's paint market. The company plans aggressive expansion and significant investments in it...
- 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 ...
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Tamil Nadu DCCB housing loan up to Rs 10 lakh: Check eligibility, how to apply, documents needed and moreTN DCCB house loan: Tamil Nadu residents can now access housing loans up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme, offered through District Central Cooper...
- ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...
- 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...
- West Bengal polls throw up landslide victory for helmets as sales zoom to record heightsHelmet sales in West Bengal have surged significantly. This follows a crackdown on helmet rule violations by two-wheeler riders. Manufactur...
- 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...
- Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
- 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...
- Rachna Gurjar house theft: Nearly Rs 2 lakh cash, gold rings, silver and cold drink stolen after YouTuber flaunted her jewellery onlineA well-planned midnight burglary targeted YouTuber Rachna Gurjar's home in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri. Unidentified burglars entered the hou...
- ATMs in small hubs may run out of cash: Confederation of ATM IndustryATM operators are demanding ₹100 crore compensation from banks. State Bank of India is accused of sending most cash to big cities. This lea...
- Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
- Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts biteIndian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follo...
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