Festive demand boosts India consumer spending led by jewellery, liquor

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India’s consumer sector showed a broad but varied recovery in Q2 FY26, led by jewellery and liquor categories, while paints, innerwear and staples showed early signs of improvement as markets stabilised post-GST transition, a recent report said.

India rises to no. 2 in APAC real estate private credit: Report

IANS | November 24, 2025 12:24 PM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the most active and fastest-growing real estate private credit markets in the Asia-Pacific region, securing the second position and accounting for 36 per cent of regional fundraising between 2020 and 2024, a new report said on Monday.