2024 has witnessed gold reaching all-time highs, marking a significant milestone in the yellow metal’s performance. Despite a strengthening dollar following Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US elections, gold has remained resilient and continued its upward trajectory. David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council, attributes gold’s ongoing strength to the anticipated debt burden …
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), a centrally sponsored initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development, is transforming rural India by mobilising women into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). With the goal of eradicating poverty and uplifting rural households, DAY-NRLM nurtures these SHGs to improve income and living standards sustainably. Two key initiatives …
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has been an important initiative to provide farmers with easy access to financial support. Since its expansion in 2019, it now caters to working capital needs in animal husbandry, fisheries, and dairying. Farmers can secure collateral-free loans of up to ₹1.6 lakh for one year. Under the Modified Interest …
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India in April 2016, focusing on providing pucca houses with essential amenities to rural households. Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, the program has been instrumental in advancing the goal of “Housing for All.” Key Milestones of PMAY-G Initial …
India’s GDP growth for the July-September quarter (Q2FY25) dropped sharply to 5.4%, marking the lowest growth rate since Q3FY23. This is a significant slowdown compared to the 8.1% recorded in the same period last year and 6.7% in the previous quarter (April-June 2024), as per data released by the National Statistics Office on Friday. GVA …
Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a flagship initiative by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has transformed India’s financial ecosystem. In October 2024, UPI processed a record-breaking 16.58 billion transactions, worth ₹23.49 lakh crore, showcasing its pivotal role in driving the country’s shift towards a cashless economy. The Numbers Behind UPI’s Success The growth trajectory …
The Indian stock markets have been riding a high wave throughout much of 2024, with benchmark indices like the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty reaching record peaks in September. The Sensex hit an all-time high of 85,978.25, while the Nifty touched 26,277.35. However, the euphoria was short-lived as the markets entered a correction phase from …
India’s rapidly advancing semiconductor industry is exemplified by the development of a cutting-edge semiconductor unit in Morigaon, Assam. Spearheaded by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (TSAT), this facility is poised to become one of the country’s flagship manufacturing sites. With a planned investment of ₹27,000 crore, it aims to produce up to 48 …
In October 2024, India’s retail inflation rose to 6.2%, the highest in 14 months, up from 5.5% in September. Onion and tomato prices, which are major components of a typical thali, surged by 46% and 51%, respectively, due to poor harvests caused by heavy rainfall in key growing regions, as per the CRISIL MI&A Research …
In recent weeks, financial markets have shown significant volatility. The equity market has witnessed a decline, with indices dropping sharply. The benchmark index fell to 23,535.40, marking a 6.34% drop over the past month. Similarly, another key index declined by 5.37%, reaching 77,573.12. Despite these downturns, investor sentiment appears more resilient compared to previous periods …
