The impact of GST 2.0 on consumer spending has proved to be short-lived, with card spends moderating after the festive season, even as new card issuance remained healthy, according to a report by Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates Limited (ACMIIL), a SEBI-registered stock broker.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 25: Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Limited (NSE: MANAKCOAT, BSE: 539046), is one of the leading coated steel metal manufacturer and exporter, specialized in Galvanised & Pre-painted Steel in both coil and sheet forms, has undertaken a planned shutd
Private banks continue to dominate enterprise lending to small businesses in India, closely followed by public sector banks (PSBs), though the latter have seen a decline in their market share over the past two years, according to a report by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SID
Two days after Rahul Gandhi hailed job creation at the Foxconn's unit in Karanataka and credited the Congress government in the state for "setting an example by creating an ecosystem where manufacturing can grow", Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwani Vaishnaw said that the Congre
Anand Bakshi's son, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, called out the makers of 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' for the credit attribution to the lyrics of the new remix version of the song 'Saat Samundar Par' in the film.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma reflected on their record Test series win in India, where they defeated Gautam Gambhir-coached side by 2-0 last month, describing the achievement as "incredible."
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland heaped praise on manager Pep Guardiola, crediting him for playing a major role in his evolution as a complete goal scorer. City are currently placed second on the points table with 37 points from 12 wins, one draw and four defeats.
The event will be dedicated to deliberate on policy and implementation-related aspects with a view to promoting sustainable agriculture, expanding the role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), ensuring income stability of small and marginal farmers, and strengthening cooperati
The number of new credit cards issued fell to 4.4 million in the second quarter of FY26, a steep 28% year-on-year decline compared with 6.1 million cards issued in the same period last year, the report said.
While gold loans still account for a relatively small share of total non-food credit, their proportion has nearly doubled over the past year, indicating a rapid change in borrowing preferences, it said.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: The ASSOCHAM D&B Small Business Confidence Index for the Oct-Dec 2025 quarter stands at 89.1, up from 79.2 in the previous quarter, reflecting sharp 12.5% q-o-q growth. This improvement signals renewed optimism among small businesses, driven by adap