New Delhi: The eighth round of NABARD’s Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) presents the clearest evidence of a broad-based revival in rural demand, rising incomes and improved household well-being over the past year. RECSS is a high-frequency, bi-monthly assessment being conducted by NABARD since September 2024. The survey now offers a rich, year-long […]
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New Delhi: Over the past decade, India’s banks have moved from stress to strength. NPAs have dropped sharply from a peak of 11.4% in 2018 to just 2.3% in 2025, reflecting healthier balance sheets and stronger recoveries. Profitability is at record highs with scheduled Commercial Banks earning ₹4.01 lakh crore in FY24-25 and PSBs reaching […]
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New Delhi: India’s handicraft sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy, especially in rural areas. It provides livelihoods to a large number of artisans and craftspersons across rural and semi-urban regions, contributes to exports, and helps preserve India’s rich cultural heritage. With 318 GI-tagged handicraft products and around 455 formally classified craft categories, […]
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The alternative economic policy pursued by the Mamata Banerjee government through a number of social schemes alongside attracting employment- driven investment has resulted in nothing less than a miracle on the economic front. The little over 14 years of the regime has witnessed a phenomenal six-fold jump in the state’s own revenue from […]
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