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Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&PAsia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural...- ‘Kitna deti hai?’ is no longer enough as Indian car buyers start doing the maths beyond mileage and EMIIndian car buyers are increasingly looking beyond purchase price and mileage to assess total ownership costs, including fuel or electricity...
- FIIs now backing India's consumers, not capex: July data reveals major rotationForeign investors returned to Indian equities in July, but their buying reflected selective, defensive positioning. Consumer services, heal...
- Odisha CM Majhi unveils food processing push at Delhi investor outreachMajhi said the state views food processing not merely as an industrial activity but as an avenue for wider economic transformation.
- National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsOn August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration un...
- July auto retail sales hit record high on rising rural demandVehicle registrations saw a significant 26% year-on-year increase in July. This performance marked the best-ever July for all vehicle segme...
- Auto sales hit record 2.59 million units in July, rise 26% year-on-yearJuly saw vehicle registrations hit an all-time high, fueled by strong consumer demand after the GST cuts. Sales of two-wheelers climbed by ...
- Banks welcome RBI's steady rates, see boost to credit growthThe Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25 percent. It also raised its economic growth forecast and lowered infl...
- Lower real interest rates have not hurt deposit growth in India: SBI ResearchDeposit growth in India improved despite declining real interest rates, according to an SBI Ecowrap report. The report noted that deposit m...
- Monarch Networth initiates coverage on Asian Paints, Colgate and Kansai Nerolac; sees up to 17% upsideMonarch Networth Capital has initiated coverage on Asian Paints, Colgate Palmolive India and Kansai Nerolac Paints, citing strong brands, e...
- $25 billion FII comeback? HSBC explains why foreign money may return to IndiaHSBC says India could attract up to $25 billion in foreign equity inflows if underweight global emerging-market funds restore allocations t...
- RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
- RBI to resume urban cooperative banks' licensing after 22-year pause, review rural bank rulesThe Reserve Bank of India will resume urban cooperative bank licensing after a 22-year pause. A comprehensive review of credit monitoring f...
- Nestle flags near-term consumption slowdown amid West Asia conflict, El Nino concernsNestle India anticipates slower consumption growth in the food and beverage sector soon. Geopolitical tensions and weather uncertainties ar...
- UPI volumes hit record high in July, nears Rs 30 lakh croreCompared to July 2025, UPI transaction volumes rose 22% in July, while the transaction value increased 19% compared to a year ago. The July...
- Shower gels, liquid cleaners gain ground as Indians ditch bars and powdersIndian households are increasingly adopting liquid personal and home care products. Consumer goods companies are investing heavily to capit...
- Formal retail credit access doubles over past decadeIndia’s formal retail credit market has expanded sharply over the past decade, with credit access rising from 35% of consumers in 2017 to 7...
- Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautiousBankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rur...
- Solar power curtailment of 8133 GWh in April-June this year: GovtIndia experienced significant solar power curtailment due to grid limitations. The PM Surya Ghar scheme has seen widespread applications an...
- Samsung foldables now account for over 20% of flagship sales in India, says Southwest Asia CEOSamsung's foldable phones now represent over twenty percent of flagship sales in India. The company anticipates further growth as consumers...
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