Despite this decrease in overall production, key horticultural sectors, such as fruits, spices, flowers, and medicinal plants, are witnessing notable growth. The Ministry has released the Third Advance Estimates of the area and production of various horticultural crops for the 2023-24 season
The value of digital payments has surged to Rs 1,669 lakh crore in the first five months (April-August) of the current financial year 2024-25, according to an official statement by the Ministry of Finance.
The second Test between Pakistan and England has been shifted from Karachi to Multan due to the ongoing renovation work at the stadium for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
In light of the recent 50 basis points (bps) rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may consider a similar move, potentially announcing a rate cut by February 2025, according to a report by SBI Research.
A voter turnout of 61.13 pc was registered in the first phase polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, which were held on 24 constituencies in seven districts
The WPI for all commodities in August stood at 154.5, showing a slight decrease from 155.2 in July. Primary articles, which hold a weightage of 22.62 per cent, registered an index of 194.9 with a year-on-year inflation rate of 2.42 per cent, down from 3.08 per cent in July.
The number of Indians earning more than Rs 10 crore annually has surged 63 per cent in last five years, highlighted a report by Centrum Institutional Research.
The report suggests that the second half of 2024 could see an industry-wide volume demand increase of 18 per cent. Experts attribute this growth to the upcoming festive season, with retailers expanding their store networks to meet the expected rise in customer demand.