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Axis Bank aims to strike optimal balance between growth and margins: MDAxis Bank is poised for industry-leading growth while balancing profitability, according to MD and CEO Amitabh Chaudhry. Despite a dip in n...
Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...
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...
Broader market winners! How investors found 15 multibaggers in a muted Nifty year?Despite a subdued Nifty, several Indian stocks have surged, becoming multibaggers for investors. This outperformance is attributed to resil...
Sensex surges over 500 pts, Nifty above 23,900; Trent shares surge 4%Indian stock markets showed resilience on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty recovering from previous losses. Trent shares surged, leading th...
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: GovtIndia's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insur...
India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon faltersIndia is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below...
Karnataka supports 10,500 food processing units, creates up to 1 lakh jobs: KAPPECKarnataka is championing micro food processing, supporting over 10,500 units and creating up to one lakh jobs. The state is also a leading ...
UPI, Aadhaar banking drive 61% of MSME transactions; AI adoption rises: ReportA significant majority of retailers now feel more confident using digital platforms for daily operations, leading to increased digital paym...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Inflationary pressures, reduction in discretionary cash flows may impact collection of MFIs: ReportMicrofinance borrowers' repayment behavior may face challenges from inflation and reduced household cash, though the West Asia conflict has...
Jyothy Labs to expand Exo into broader dishwash franchise after Henkel brands exit portfolioJyothy Labs is strategically expanding its Exo dishwash brand into a comprehensive franchise following Henkel's exit from Pril and Fa licen...
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: ReportIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir...
Increasing farmers' income is key to rural, state development: Tripura CM Manik SahaTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state government's commitment to boosting farmers' incomes, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantr...
More immediate climate mitigationAs India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With m...
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
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...
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...