Searched for
URBAN VS RURAL TELECOM GROWTH
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...
Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast LaneBharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority P...
Mygate closes Rs 225 crore deal with Dharana CapitalHousing society management platform Mygate has secured Rs 225 crore in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The deal, which includes pri...
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...
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...
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...
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
Telecom revenue growth may slip to single digits without tariff hikeTelecom revenue growth may slow to single digits this year without tariff increases. Operators are delaying hikes due to inflation. A poten...
India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially wea...
India's electric scooter boom: Mass market adoption spreads beyond metrosElectric scooter sales are expanding beyond big cities into smaller towns and rural India. This shift signals a mass-market phase for elect...
Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
Geopolitical churn continues to impact costs, amid diverse consumer expectations: Nestle chairman Manish TiwaryNestle India sees rural areas as a major growth avenue. The company is focusing on increasing sales volume and investing more in its brands...
Can Elon Musk do to US telecom what Mukesh Ambani did in India?Elon Musk's Starlink is poised to disrupt American telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon. Analysts believe Starlink could change how connect...
India’s GDP expands 7.7% in FY26; Q4 growth at 7.8%India GDP Data Key Insights Q4 FY26: India's economic growth saw a slight dip to 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The...
Earnings slowdown in FY27? JM Financial lists 5 sectors which must do the heavy liftingNifty 50 earnings growth fell short of expectations in FY25 and FY26. While Q4 FY26 results led to an upward revision for FY27E Nifty 50 EP...
Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
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...
Q4 earnings review: Motilal Oswal highlights broad-based beat on estimates, lists 6 sectors that exceeded expectationsMotilal Oswal said Q4 FY26 earnings surpassed expectations, with aggregate profits rising 16% year-on-year against its 8% estimate. Strong ...
India records progress against child marriage, gender violenceNew data reveals child marriage rates are falling in India. Women aged 20-24 married before 18 dropped to 20.1%. Spousal violence also decr...