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.

India's GDP projected at 6.5 this fiscal: S&P Global

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India’s economy is expected to grow 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, driven mainly by strong domestic demand, recent tax cuts, and monetary policy easing, a new report said on Monday.