India revises CPI base to 2024; food share in household spending

India has revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2024 from 2012 to reflect changes in...

'East and South Asia stay resilient despite global uncertainty'

In India, growth is projected to moderate from an estimated 7.4 per cent in 2025 to 6.6 per cent in 2026. Resilient...

Consumption likely to lead India’s growth in 2026

Consumption in India's domestic economy is expected to continue outpacing capital expenditure (capex) in 2026,...

Pakistan’s economic crisis strains household spending

Pakistan's latest household survey shows families now spend nearly two-thirds of their income on food and utilities...

India emerging most optimistic consumer market for 2026

India is emerging as the most optimistic consumer market heading into 2026, with a strong rise in household spending...

60% Indians expect higher household spending; GenAI reshapes how

India is witnessing a sharp acceleration in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, with consumers...

Post-festive demand remains strong in country

The domestic demand has remained steady even after the festive season, indicating a positive consumption trajectory...

Household spending in India shifts towards asset-building

Household spending patterns in India are witnessing a major shift from basic necessities towards asset-building...

India’s Consumption Boom and Urgent Need to Rebuild Household

New Delhi [India], November 14: India stands at a defining economic moment. As the country advances toward becoming...

Japan FY 2024 household spending down for 2nd year amid rising pr

Japan's household spending in fiscal 2024 dropped a real 0.1 percent from a year earlier, falling for the second...

Union Budget 2025-26 paves way for ‘Viksit Bharat’

Hemant Jain, President, PHDCCI, said, "The focus on Middle class and MSMEs will enhance consumption and production...

Household spending on food has dropped: NSSO survey

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey released by NSSO indicates a significant change in spending patterns by...