West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Two out of every three bank loans in India carry interest rates below 9%Indian banks are witnessing a significant shift as nearly two-thirds of credit now carries sub-9% interest rates, a consequence of aggressi...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Inflation and input costs threaten earnings momentum going forward: Dhananjay SinhaIndia Inc. delivered strong March-quarter earnings, surpassing market forecasts. Revenue growth improved, supported by cost savings. Howeve...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest ratesNithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase ...
25 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Centre releases draft norms for Viksit Bharat-G RAM GNew draft rules are out for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). This new scheme replaces MGNREGA and wi...
23 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
'Another lazy headline-grabbing exercise': Congress on VB-G RAM G Act notification dateA new rural employment law, the VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. The government states it offers 125 days of guaranteed wage...
11 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocationIndia is launching a new rural employment program, VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. This initiative guarantees 125 days of ...
11 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Quitting tobacco could give economic boost to over 20.5 million households in IndiaImagine a future where millions of Indian families break free from the grasp of tobacco, climbing up the economic ladder. The most disadvan...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
79% households fund construction via own income, informal loans: NSOA recent pilot survey reveals a striking reliance on personal funds and family loans for household construction, with nearly 79% of familie...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
GVA per unit in unincorporated construction at Rs 7.98 lakhA new report from the statistics ministry details the construction sector's economic performance. Unincorporated construction establishment...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Unincorporated construction GVA at Rs 7.98 lakh; 10.27 lakh units engagedA recent report reveals key economic figures for India's unincorporated construction sector. Gross value added per establishment reached Rs...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Urban-rural spending gap narrows in FY24The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey for 2023-24 indicates a decline in spending inequality between rural and urban areas and among...
30 Jan, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Rural households' out-of-pocket spend on hospitalisation stay Rs 4,129/yr, urban Rs 5,290: Govt ReportA government survey reported that the average out-of-pocket medical expenses for hospitalization over the past year were Rs 4,129 in rural ...
10 Oct, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
Poorest Indians see spending grow at a faster clipThe Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 reveals that per-capita spending for India's poorest households has grown faste...
26 Feb, 2024, 06.15 AM IST
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Ownership of consumer durables is growing steadily in both rural and urban areas, according to the findings of the National Sample Survey O...
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