The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
A new BCG report crowns India as the world's best-performing capital market over the past decade, delivering 14% annual returns. Discover the key drivers and future outlook for investors.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
India's consumer durables market is shifting from ownership to outcomes, with subscriptions leading growth to $35.7 billion by 2029. Discover how smart customers are driving this change.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Indian stock markets ended nearly unchanged for the second straight session on Dec 1, with Sensex down 0.08%. The muted close came despite robust Q2 GDP growth of 8.2%. Here's a full analysis and stocks to watch.
India's economy grew at a stellar 8.4% in Q3 FY24, the fastest in six quarters. The government revised its full-year growth estimate upward to 7.6%. Discover the key drivers and what this means for Asia's third-largest economy.
Moody's predicts India will lead emerging market growth with 7% GDP rise in 2025. Despite rupee weakness, companies show strong financial resilience and market access.
Leading brokerages Jefferies, JP Morgan, Citigroup issue buy ratings for Indian companies. LG Electronics India gets Rs 1,900 target, RIL upgraded to Rs 1,727. Investment insights for 2026.
Indian stock market hits record highs on strong Q2 earnings. Geojit's expert warns of AI bubble risks but predicts a robust FY26. Discover key sectors and IPO cautions.
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Nifty Rural Index revenue growth plunges to 2.8% as farm income pressure and credit slump hit demand. Auto, FMCG show resilience amid uneven recovery. Key analysis for investors.
India's FMCG sector sees 5.4% volume growth despite GST disruptions. Rural markets outpace urban areas for 7th straight quarter while e-commerce gains ground in metros. Read full analysis.
Hero MotoCorp's Q2FY26 results show a 16% revenue surge to ₹12,126 crore, driven by rural recovery. The stock hit a 52-week high. Explore the growth drivers and future risks.
India's FMCG sector reports 5.4% volume growth in September quarter with rural markets outperforming urban for 7th straight quarter. GST transition impacts sequential growth. Read full analysis.
India's retail market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, driven by consumer growth and digital adoption. Discover key insights from Fireside Ventures report.
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
A 2024 Karnataka study reveals MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed employment days amid budget cuts. Discover how rural families face progress reversal after two decades of the scheme.
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
Mahindra Group partners with Manulife Financial to create 50:50 life insurance JV, targeting India's growing rural market. Read about this strategic partnership.
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
Goldman Sachs forecasts Nifty reaching 29,000 by December 2026, predicting 14% upside driven by growth revival and strong earnings. Key sectors to watch.