RURAL ECONOMY
Govt to introduce Bamboo-made 'Bahu Balli' fences along national highways soon, Nitin Gadkari
Govt announced that it would soon pilot bamboo-based "Bahu Balli" fences along expressways and national highways. Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, stated that this initiative will boost the rural economy and benefit villagers and ...
Why can't we make multi-level hybrid flyovers when we can make multi storey buildings: Nitin Gadkari
On Thursday, Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said that in order to make the country self-reliant, there is a need to focus more on rural agriculture, which is in "trouble". The minister also emphasised on the need of multi-level hy...
Rural economy shattered completely due to demonetization: CM Ashok Gehlot
Addressing a press conference via video conferencing in Jaipur on November 08, Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot spoke on four years of demonetization. He said, “4 years since demonetization, the farmers, labourers and traders have been destroyed. The rural economy has be...
Rural demand is here to stay: Anant Goenka, Ceat
Things are positive till Nov-Dec, we are uncertain what happens after that. Rural economy is completely different from the urban economy and it is doing okay. Import restrictions also are a positive, says Anant Goenka, MD & CEO, Ceat.Rural demand is here to stay: Anant Goenka, Ceat
Will rural lead the way for Tata Consumer?
The key is to keep delivering results so that the momentum continues and we are creating platform to become a full fledged FMCG co, says Sunil D'Souza, MD & CEO, Tata Consumer Products.Will rural lead the way for Tata Consumer?
Do not see CV cycle picking up for next 12-18 months: Manish Bhatnagar, SKF India
Rural economy driving growth for the company, Capex slowed down in FY21 due to pandemic, says Manish Bhatnagar, MD, SKF India.Do not see CV cycle picking up for next 12-18 months: Manish Bhatnagar, SKF India
Next three years should be extremely good for rural: Ramesh Iyer, M&M Finance
Our own strategy is to improve affordable disbursement and change the mix of our book from just about 10-12% in affordable to about 20% of the book, says Ramesh Iyer, MD & VC, M&M Finance.Next three years should be extremely good for rural: Ramesh Iyer, M&M Finance
Need govt budget but also pvt, public investment: Gadkari on rural economy
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was at his candid self at the ETMarkets pre-Budget meet on Friday, enumerating the Modi government's mega investment plans to build the underpinnings of infrastructure aimed at kick-starting India's new growth story.With the union budget round the
NABARD chief on budget proposals on agriculture, rural sector
In this conversation ET's Gayatri Nayak, Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) talks about the agriculture and rural-related proposals in the Union Budget 2019 and how the lender plans to "take the goal forward." Listen-in.NABARD chie
President Kovind outlines Modi govt’s goals, announces Rs 25 lakh cr farm productivity spend
Addressing a joint session of Parliament, President Kovind said government is committed towards the goal of nation building. "Citizens of the nation has given a strong mandate to take the development process ahead," Kovind said. President Kovind said that th
Demo, GST effects dissipated; more positive deltas for Indian economy: CEA Subramanian
Tune in as Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian takes questions on Economic Survey 2018 and its figures on GDP growth rate, GST, agrarian economy and more. Watch the full interview here.Demo, GST effects dissipated; more positive deltas for Indian economy: CE
'Budget focus on rural economy positive for company'
In a chat with ET Now, Ramesh Iyer, MD, M&M Financial Services, said Budget focus on rural economy and road sector will be a positive for company.'Budget focus on rural economy positive for company'
Rural economy still very sluggish: Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra shared his views on the auto industry and the present market sentiment. He said that the threshold level of the auto industry has not gone up and one of the reason could be that the rural economy is still extremely sluggish. Watch the video for more d
Arun Jaitley vows relief for farmers, rural economy
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has expressed concern over steady downfall of the rural economy. Jaitley said in a statement in Rajya Sabha that govt will take every step to address this issue.Arun Jaitley vows relief for farmers, rural economy
There is a major push on rural spending in India: CII
In a chat with ET Now, Dr Naushad Forbes, President, CII says that Indian economy is picking up really fast and he is confident about the GDP numbers.There is a major push on rural spending in India: CII
'Weaker monsoon to impact rural demand'
Ravindra Pisharody, Executive Director of Commercial Vehicles at Tata Motors clearly stated that the weaker monsoon will have an impact on rural demand. Check out the video to know more on that.'Weaker monsoon to impact rural demand'
‘Good monsoon likely to lift Jain Irrigation's growth’
In an interview with ET Now, Anil Jain, MD, Jain Irrigation talks about how good monsoons will change the game for the company as well as India's economy.‘Good monsoon likely to lift Jain Irrigation's growth’
‘MSP hikes, better monsoon to boost agri income’
In a chat with ET Now, S Krishna Kumar, Sundaram Mutual Fund talks about the rural economy and MSP hikes.‘MSP hikes, better monsoon to boost agri income’
Weak rural demand credit negative for India: Moody's
Global ratings giant Moody's says that India's rural economy will remain subdued through this fiscal and this will be a negative development for India's sovereign and bank ratings. In its latest 'Inside India' report, Moody's said that some disappointment has also emerged about pace of reforms und
Good monsoon will increase rural demand: Adi Godrej
Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group says that good Monsoon is welcomed as it increases the demand for rural India. He goes on to add that the expectations of a double-digit economic growth is there if monsoon and GST are on track.Good monsoon will increase rural demand: Adi Godrej
Sales of two-wheelers slide on weak rural demand
The rural market that contributes 35-40% of the two-wheeler sales volume has seen a sharp slump in sales, leading to rising inventory costs for manufacturers. Average inventory pile-up has increased from 15-20 days to 30-40 days due to weak demand.Sales of two-wheelers slide on weak rural demand
Car sales growth to be robust in FY16: Maruti
Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava says that his company won't tweak its rural sales strategy on weak monsoon forecast. He says that though a weak monsoon would be bad for the Indian economy, he expects overall car sales to see a robust growth in FY16.Car sales growth to be robust in FY16: Maruti
March CPI inflation inches down to 5.17% vs 5.37% in Feb
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of March inched down marginally to 5.17% versus 5.37% in February. While rural inflation declined to 5.58% versus 5.79% in February, the urban inflation came in at 4.75% versus 4.95% in February. Food inflation also came down to 6.14% versus 6
‘Markets could fall most by 6-7% from current levels’
Nirmal Jain, chairman of IIFL, says that untimely rains have hurt the economy in a big way and a revival may not be expected anytime soon. Speaking on the markets, Jain said that Indian markets could, at the most, fall by 6-7%. He added that there are several factors affecting the performance of
Rural economy has multiple cashflows: M&M Financial
Rural economy has multiple cashflows: M&M Financial
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