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RBI’s share in government securities rises to 14.2% as forex reserves dip (Source: Reuters)

Private capex projects surge in Q2: RBI bulletin

Rural boom and record-low inflation to drive growth.

November 24, 2025 22:30 IST

GST Cuts Propel Value Growth to 6.8% in October, Narrowing Urban-Rural Gap

Demand for FMCG revives in October on GST boost

Urban growth (6.3%) saw a sharp revival, narrowing the gap with rural growth (7.1%). Key categories like dairy (18.6%) and…

November 23, 2025 22:25 IST

FMCG sector slowed to 5.4 per cent in volume during September quarter

India FMCG growth hit by GST 2.0 disruption; Rural demand growth outpaces urban

FMCG volume growth slowed to 5.4% in Q3 due to GST changes, but rural markets again led expansion. E-commerce and…

November 18, 2025 14:52 IST

Motilal Oswal upgrades Britannia to Buy with Rs 7,150 target

Motilal Oswal upgrades Britannia to Buy: 3 reasons powering the bullish call

Motilal Oswal flips bullish on Britannia with a 16% upside, betting on GST cuts and rural demand revival to power…

November 10, 2025 12:15 IST

India’s auto retail sales hit record high in October. (Image: Freepik)

Auto retail sales hit record high in October on GST 2.0, rural demand boost: FADA

India’s automobile retail industry recorded its best-ever performance in October 2025 with overall sales rising 40.5% YoY, driven by GST…

Updated: November 7, 2025 14:39 IST

AWL Agri eyes volume boost on stronger second half

“The company has also expanded its direct retail reach to 0.9 million outlets, with rural town coverage reaching approximately 58,000,”…

Updated: November 3, 2025 21:41 IST

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Market regulator starts financial literacy scheme for rural India

SEBI, in collaboration with the Panchayati Raj Ministry, is training Sarpanches and PRI officials across six states to boost financial…

November 2, 2025 17:22 IST

Svamitva Scheme Targets 45 Million Rural Property Titles by FY26 to Unlock Credit and Monetisation

Property titles to 45 million rural families by FY26-end

The government’s Svamitva Scheme is on track to provide property titles to over 45 million rural families in 3.46 lakh…

October 31, 2025 22:05 IST

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India’s affluence wave fuels FMCG, appliance boom on premiumisation surge: Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton’s new report says India’s affluence wave is redefining how the country shops, driving a boom in premium FMCG,…

Updated: October 28, 2025 13:55 IST

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72% rural households expect income growth in one year

Over 72% of rural households expect income growth in the next year, says Nabard survey. Despite floods and tariff risks,…

September 22, 2025 23:42 IST

Small towns drive 42% of India’s premium FMCG boom: Report

Rural India is no longer just a value market. Villages and small towns now account for 42% of sales of…

September 2, 2025 14:26 IST

Now, panchayat heads to get training in finance

SEBI and the Panchayati Raj Ministry launch financial literacy training for sarpanches and panchayat officials to promote savings, safe investments,…

August 19, 2025 22:08 IST

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