India has become the largest market for AI mobile application adoption, accounting for 21% of global downloads in the first eight months of 2024, as reported by Sensor Tower. Over 2.2 billion downloads were recorded worldwide during this period, with popular AI apps like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini driving this surge. Despite India’s […]
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The World Bank has revised its South Asia growth forecast for 2024 upward to 6.4%, up from the earlier estimate of 6.0%, driven by strong domestic demand in India and quicker-than-expected recoveries in countries like Sri Lanka and Pakistan. India’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year ending in March 2025 was raised to 7%,
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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 6.5% for the tenth consecutive meeting on October 9, 2024, with five out of six members voting in favor of the status quo. However, the MPC unanimously shifted its policy stance from “withdrawal of accommodation” to “neutral”, allowing
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India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to create a food corridor with an investment of $2 billion aimed at catering to the UAE market and beyond, while also benefiting Indian farmers and generating employment, announced Union Minister Piyush Goyal. During the 12th India-UAE High-Level Task Force on Investment, Goyal revealed that a
According to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), the computer, electronics, and optical products sectors have recorded the highest employment growth between the pre-pandemic period (2019-20) and 2022-23. The total number of people employed in these sectors surged nearly 50%, growing from 283,000 to 425,000. This was followed closely by the furniture sector, which saw
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Reliance Retail, India’s largest retailer, has officially stepped into the quick commerce market, taking on established players like Blinkit (owned by Zomato), Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket. The company launched its services through JioMart, starting in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, signaling its intent to disrupt this fast-growing segment, according to The Economic Times. Initially focusing on
Trent, led by Noel Tata, has introduced a new retail concept called Zudio Beauty, entering the affordable beauty market. Competing with brands like Elle18, Sugar Cosmetics, Health & Glow, and Colorbar, Zudio Beauty is poised to capture growing demand for reasonably priced beauty products, especially as other players like Reliance and Nykaa focus more on
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Uber has launched Uber Pet in Bengaluru, a new service allowing users to travel with their pets, such as cats and dogs, in a convenient and pet-friendly way. The service is designed for those quick trips to the vet, or for outings to pet-friendly cafes, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey for both pets and
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Nykaa has launched a pilot for 10-minute deliveries in Borivali, Mumbai, highlighting the growing influence of quick commerce across various sectors. This trend is driving specialized retailers to accelerate their delivery services, according to The Economic Times. Licious, a meat delivery brand, is also testing 15-minute deliveries for ready-to-eat meals in select parts of Gurgaon,
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The September Effect refers to a historical trend where the stock market tends to perform poorly in September. While this phenomenon is widely observed, it remains controversial, with economists debating its causes and significance. Despite being a point of curiosity, the September Effect does not have a consistent explanation, and its reliability as a predictor
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