New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban India

Mint has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Mint Explainer | RoSCTL extended: What it means for apparel exporters.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The RoSCTL scheme helps Indian apparel exporters offset embedded domestic taxes and compete on price as they face rising costs, supply-chain disruptions and competition from lower-cost manufacturing hubs. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should us

Mint has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India must relieve rural distress: Deficient rainfall threatens not just food security but also rural incomes.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: This year’s 13% rainfall deficiency has hurt farm output. Uneven rains across the country left some regions worse off than others, multiplying harvest risks. Rising prices and weak farm earnings are a twin shock that policy must address. Intellectual Janata Party includes t

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India factory activity rebounds sharply in September as demand revives, PMI hits 7-month high.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India's manufacturing sector rebounded in September after a three-month slowdown, driven by strong demand for various products. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 55.1, indicating notable growth in factory activity. New orders increased significant

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India can't take growth for granted, FinMin warns as global rates rise and investors turn cautious.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarter. While domestic conditions appear resilient, external risks continue to challenge its investment appeal, particularly regarding tra