Indians are taking more retail loans: Consumer loans jump to 55% of household borrowings in H1 FY26
Mumbai: Non-housing retail loans, largely for consumption, accounted for 55.3% of household borrowings in the first half of FY26. Housing...
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Auto PLI disbursals hit ₹2,000 crore in FY26, government says
NEW DELHI: The ministry of heavy industries has disbursed about ₹2,000 crore to automakers and spare part manufacturers in FY26...
RBI governor urges balancing regulatory prudence with fostering innovation
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday called for balancing pragmatic regulation and supervision with fostering innovation,...
India’s FMCG sector is entering 2026 betting on volumes, not prices
Easing inflation, GST tweaks and stable commodity costs are lifting sentiment, but questions remain over the durability of demand and...
Two-wheeler and passenger vehicle sales smash all-time records in a year of many firsts for automakers
According to data from the government's Vahan portal, which records vehicle registrations after they have been sold at dealerships, two-wheeler...
As viewing habits change, youth brands move advertising budgets from TV to digital
Digital steps inBrands once present on networks like MTV now invest in OTT, YouTube, and short videos where youth engagement...
Pollution fight slows as air quality regulator relaxes clean fuel rule for delivery, cab fleets
The relaxation, notified through a 23 December amendment by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) under the ministry of...
From plastic to glass: Kitchenware makers bet on a premiumisation trend
According to estimates from management consulting firm The Knowledge Company, India’s branded borosilicate glassware market, covering microwavable products, tumblers and...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or close on 31 December for New Year’s Eve? Check inside
Bank holiday today, 31st December: All banks, including public and private banks, in Manipur and Mizoram will remain closed on...
Proposed freighter shutdown at Mumbai airport may push exporters to Delhi, Bengaluru
In contrast, Delhi operates under an open sky policy, allowing a higher number of cargo flights. As a result, freight...
