In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
At lower income levels, households tend to favour physical assets, viewing them as safer stores of value. As incomes grow and financial systems mature, there is a gradual diversification into financial assets, which generally offer greater liquidity and, in some cases, higher returns.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun the September 2025 round of its Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) and Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS), inviting households across the country to share their views on the economy, jobs, income, prices, and spending. These surveys provide
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the September 2025 round of its Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH), inviting responses from households across 19 cities to capture their views on price movements and inflation in India.
New Delhi [India], August 25: Ganesh Chaturthi is almost here and households are preparing to welcome Bappa with devotion, and togetherness. This is also the time when families look to upgrade their homes--be it with new appliances, electronics, or furnishings--to mark fresh beginnings. And
The latest to join were the residents of Begging village in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where over 85% of households pledged their support for the preparation of the project's PFR. This comes close on the heels of similar endorsements from Riga and Riew villages, pointing to a risin
The assessment also points out that 40 per cent of households are already reporting occurrences of diarrhoea, with water-borne illnesses spreading due to contamination from the bodies of victims and livestock, along with the destruction of sanitation facilities.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 22: SBI General Insurance, one of India's leading and fastest growing private general insurance companies, has announced the launch of 'First-of-its-kind' Health Insurance Branches across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with plans to extend nationwide. Thi
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 22: Duracell, the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, specialty cells, and rechargeables, has launched its new range of Duracell Lithium Coin Battery in India, available in three sizes - CR2025, CR2016, and CR2032. With t
MUmbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: Asit Kumarr Modi, producer and creator of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has introduced the much-awaited Rajasthani family to the beloved Gokuldham Society. India's longest-running sitcom, with over 17 years and 4,479 episodes, continues to engage a