As per a government proposal, public sector banks may soon need to shift from lending to individual farmers to funding entire value chains around key district products. The cluster-based lending plan will link farmers and FPOs with processors, storage and logistics businesses.
At the inaugural India-Canada Economic and Financial Dialogue, the two countries’ finance ministers focused on domestic macroeconomic stability, financial-sector integration, and multilateral cooperation on critical minerals.
Markets await insights from Kevin Warsh on ‘underlying inflation’ and key indicators that influence his monetary policy decisions. His previous comments suggest a cautious stance on rate increases, but specifics on measuring inflation remain unclear, adding to investor uncertainty.
Piyush Goyal’s visit to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka focused on accelerating Japanese investment in India, strengthening industrial partnerships and building resilient supply chains.
Fishermen forums are calling for urgent government intervention and a concrete financial relief package, warning that without immediate action, the coastal economy could face a complete collapse.
Southern India is projected to represent 36.3% of festive frontline jobs in 2026, with strength in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The overall festive workforce increases, notably in large cities.
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Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
An aviation source said the 186-seat all-economy class Airbus A320 services will be linked to the first phase of the Navi Mumbai airport’s operational hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
