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India emerges as strategic long-term growth market amid Asia's AI and infr
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India continues to stand out as a strategic long-term growth market within Asia, supported by strong structural fundamentals, favourable demographics and rising digital adoption, according to HSBC's Investment Outlook Q1 2026-Resilience in a Transforming World.
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Changing trade dynamics positive for Indian Apparel exporters, but high ta
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's apparel export sector is poised to benefit from shifting global trade dynamics, according to a recent industry report by Antique research. With multinational retailers diversifying their sourcing destinations away from China, India has emerged as a key beneficiary due to its large-sc
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Kia boosts Mexico production amid US tariff pressures
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mexico has long attracted global automakers with low labour costs and tariff-free access to the US market under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co, and Chrysler Corp were Mexico's top three producers in 2024, with more than 90 per cent of their output ex
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India's textile sector competitiveness may gain edge as Vietnam fights ris
Updated : 9 months ago IST
India's textile sector may gain a competitive edge in the global market due to rising labour costs in Vietnam and ongoing political instability in Bangladesh, two of its key export rivals, according to a report by Systematix Research.
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Demand outlook remains strong for Indian textile sector: Report
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The demand outlook remains strong for the Indian textile sector because of the normalizing channel inventories at the global retailer level, likely tariff hike by US on China, rising labour costs in Vietnam, and ongoing political instability in Bangladesh.
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India's services sector employment grew at fastest pace since 2005
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC, said "During November, services sector employment notably grew at the fastest pace ever recorded since this survey began in 2005. The hiring surge reflected the sector's improving business confidence, growing new orders, and vigorous internati
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Using Instant Personal Loans for Home Renovations: A Quick Guide
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14: Wondering whether to apply for a personal loan to meet your home renovation expenses? Unlike home and auto loans, which are for a specified purpose, personal loans give you the flexibility to use the money to cover different expenses.
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Real Estate construction costs up by 11 pc in 2024, driven by increased la
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"While rise in prices of key construction materials was relatively modest over the last year, labour costs have been driving the overall cost of construction upward," said Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer, Colliers India.
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S&P affirms India's BBB-minus/A-3 rating with stable outlook, projects
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Singapore, Sep 25 (ANI): S&P Global Ratings on Friday affirmed its BBB-minus long-term and A-3 short-term unsolicited foreign and local currency sovereign ratings on India.
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Covid-19 to hit investments in construction-related projects: KPMG
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to reduce investment in India's construction-related projects in the range of 13 to 30 per cent which will have a significant impact on gross value added (GVA), according to an analysis by KPMG in India.
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Affordable housing will be most affected due to COVID-19 lockdown: Experts
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Affordable housing will be the most affected due to countrywide lockdown imposed to arrest the spread of COVID-19, a cross-section of industry experts said on Thursday.
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Up to 50% of milk, fruits, veggies produced in India go waste
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 24 (ANI): Despite India being world's largest producer for milk and second largest producer of fruits and vegetables, about 40 to 50 per cent of the total production valued of $440 billion (bn) ends up wasted, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-MRSS India study.
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