S&P Global forecasts a 12-14% increase in financial sector lending despite potential slowdowns in rural areas. Concerns about weak monsoon ...

S&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...

Khadi remains an important symbol of India's independence and has significantly grown as a commercial entity. The sales and production of k...

Bond markets are imposing fiscal discipline on governments as borrowing levels increase amid geopolitical tensions and rising inflation. Ce...

Indian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...

Crisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...

SNAP benefits from October 1, 2026: Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will see updated benefit amounts and changes to eligibili...

ITC is enhancing its Aashirvaad dairy brand in Eastern India to leverage growing market demand. The company aims to convert households from...

Kleyton Zacarioto, a butcher, expresses frustration with high food prices impacting household budgets ahead of elections. Incumbent Preside...

The first phase, from roughly 1967 to 1995, was dominated by the need to achieve food security, says the paper.

Fitch Ratings has raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% after the economy expanded 7.8% in the June quarter, demonstrating ...

Premiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma released Rs 28.60 crore under FOCUS+ for 1,14,400 farming households, including 9,070 new benefic...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consump...

"We expect GDP growth to moderate from around 7.3% in H1FY27 to 6.7% in H2, still delivering a solid 7% for FY27 overall."

Starting October 1, 2026, SNAP benefits and income limits are poised for a substantial increase. Eligible households can expect a notable r...

Older housing infrastructure continues to put a strain on low-income families, leading to substantial energy costs. In response, a program ...