RURAL

CRISIL forecasts 7-9% revenue growth for the FMCG sector in the current fiscal year, driven by increased volume and rural demand recovery. The report highlights stable product prices in personal care and home care, while food and beverages face mode...

The market rally calls for a stock-specific approach with caution due to high valuations, says Anshul Saigal of Saigal Capital. FMCG companies focusing on rural markets may present opportunities. IPOs are viewed with skepticism, suggesting a wait-an...

India is facing a growing water crisis, with the country's growing water stress potentially impacting its growth. The country's growing water stress could affect agricultural production and industrial operations, leading to food inflation and declin...

Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic javelin gold medalist, returns to defend his title in Paris after making history in Tokyo 2021. Hailing from a farming background, Chopra's success inspired youth across rural India to take up javelin. With multiple ac...

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Online PSB Loans Limited have signed an agreement to promote financial inclusion through regional rural banks. The collaboration seeks to smoothen the process of enrolment and claim se...

India plans a substantial increase in rural housing subsidies in the upcoming federal budget, potentially exceeding $6.5 billion, up by 50% from the previous year. This initiative aims to address rural economic distress and boost infrastructure spen...

While we strive to reduce our reliance on FIIs, our Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions are reaching record highs, reflecting growing confidence in the Indian markets.

He began by saying that in his childhood he wanted to be like Dhirubhai Ambani but was "very mischievous" and used to "steal money to smoke beedis till he collapsed" and all that was when he was in the "fourth standard". Shivtare's speech has raised...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described former Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu as his true comrade who was tested in the fire of Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975.

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress' strongest Vokkaliga face, is considering throwing his hat in the by-election ring. With Bengaluru rural seat, of which his assembly seat Kanakapura is a part, having delivered a resounding "no" to his bro...

Retail inflation for agricultural labourers and rural workers in India remained flat at 7.7% and 7.02% in May, respectively, compared to 7.03% and 6.96% a month ago. The point-on-point inflation rate for CPI-AL was recorded at 7.0% in May 2024, whil...

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan traveled by train to Bhopal today, weeks after winning the Lok Sabha poll from Vidisha. During the journey, he interacted with passengers and took selfies with them. Former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who won from ...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the new Rural Development minister, highlighted the government's focus on rural development and the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme to empower women to earn Rs 1 lakh annually.

New rural development minister promises efforts for welfare of rural India, focusing on increasing the number of 'Lakhpati Didis' to 30 million.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a veteran leader and four-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has been assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Panchayati Raj portfolios. Known as 'mama' and...

New Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the government's commitment to farmer welfare and rural development. He highlighted the progress made in these areas over the past decade and assured that the work will ...

PM Narendra Modi released funds for farmers and approved 30 million houses for the poor on his first day of the third term. He emphasized team spirit, involvement of ministers in work decisions, and advised against giving sermons.

​It is a coalition government and in the past we have seen that whenever that happens spends on the rural do increase. Please note that in the coming months, there are three-four key state elections also. So, we do expect that farm subsidy, farm sup...

In last month's election, BJP lost a third of its rural parliamentary constituencies, reflecting rural discontent over lack of jobs and high inflation. This cost the ruling party its majority in parliament, forcing Modi to rely on regional allies to...