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Banks urged to power rural growth beyond crop loans
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (333+ words) The Hans India Banks urged to power rural growth beyond crop loans Hyderabad: Agriculture, Marketing, Cooperation, and Handlooms Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has urged banks to play a more proactive role in strengthening the rural economy by expanding agricultural credit…...
India better placed among top 10 economies in managing retail inflation: Assocham
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (61+ words) New Delhi: India is better placed to manage retail inflation among the top 10 economies, according to an analysis by leading industry chamber Assocham on Friday, suggesting the RBI to maintain the. .....
Pakistan's gas sector on brink of collapse
15+ hour, 56+ min ago (349+ words) New Delhi: Pakistan's gas sector has gone into a structural decline, which, in turn, is damaging industrial competitiveness, discouraging exploration investment, increasing LNG dependence and weakening Pakistan's long-term energy security, according to an article in the local media. Policymakers have…...
How to choose the best savings account for your economic idea
20+ hour, 36+ min ago (266+ words) Learn how to choose the best savings account for your financial goals by comparing interest rates, fees, digital banking features, and account benefits. As people normally use saving accounts for day to day expenses, emergency funding, and a very short…...
Gold, silver shrug off global weakness amid US-Iran diplomacy hopes
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (60+ words) Gold and silver prices edged higher in spot markets on Thursday as traders remained cautiously optimistic amid US-Iran tensions and elevated global crude oil rates stoking inflationary pressures. In. .....
Maruti cars set to get costlier as company hikes prices up to Rs 30, 000
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (140+ words) India's largest carmaker flags adverse commodity and inflation trends behind decision Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 30, 000 from June 2026, citing inflationary pressures and an…...
High yields, tight liquidity: Wake-up call for cooperative banks
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (664+ words) India's banking sector is entering a testing phase in FY27. India Ratings, a leading global credit rating agency, has projected that the 10-year G-sec yield will remain near 7 per cent in the first half of the year, with a possible rise…...
Pakistan inflation may surge to 12. 2 pc in May as fuel, food prices spike: Report
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (311+ words) Today is: May 21, 2026 New Delhi: Pakistan's headline inflation is expected to accelerate sharply to 12. 2 per cent year-on-year (Yo Y) in May 2026, driven by rising fuel and food prices despite some relief from lower electricity tariffs, a report has said. The data…...
Core infra industries clock 1. 7% growth in April
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (454+ words) New Delhi: The combined index of India's eight core infrastructure industries increased by 1. 7 per cent during April this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, with cement, steel and. .. Core infra industries clock 1. 7% growth in April - Created…...
UN lowers India's GDP forecast, says not immune to global shocks
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (241+ words) Higher energy import costs and tighter financial conditions weigh on outlook UN lowers India's GDP forecast, says not immune to global shocks - Created On: 21 May 2026 12: 00 PM IST Higher energy import costs and tighter financial conditions weigh on outlook The United…...