Aries Agro Appoints Sourav Ganguly As Brand Champion
Aries Agro has appointed Sourav Ganguly as Brand Champion to boost farmer engagement and expand its presence in rural markets across India.
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Indians Spending Less On Food, More On Discretionary Items: Survey
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 26, 2024
The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey reveals a shift in spending patterns among Indians, with a decrease in expenditure on essential staples like rice and wheat and an increase in discretionary items such as processed foods, along with durable goods like televisions and refrigerators. According to the data, average rural consumer spending has surged to Rs […]
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India Auto Retail Sales Increases 15% In January But High Inventory Remains A Concern
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 13, 2024
Retail vehicle sales across India saw strong growth across all vehicle categories this January, with the overall market expanding by 15 per cent. Two-wheelers (2W) sales grew 15 per cent, followed by three-wheelers (3W) at 37 per cent, passenger vehicles (PV) at 13 per cent, tractors at 21 per cent and commercial vehicles (CV) at […]
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FMCG Sector Hails Budget 2024 As Positive For Growth
- by Amisha Sharma
- February 2, 2024
The Finance Minister presented the interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on 1 February, and fast-moving consumer goods (brands) players have many things to say as they have welcomed the Interim Budget 2024. Industry players believe that the government’s interim budget maintains continuity in policies, focusing on welfare and support for the ‘Garib,’ ‘Mahilayen,’ […]
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Inflation Control Is Crucial For Inclusive Growth: RBI’s Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 20, 2024
The Indian economy is expected to retain its growth momentum in 2024 while the moderated growth and slow revival of the rural economy in private consumption highlighted the need for bringing down inflation to its target of 4 per cent to make the growth an inclusive one, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in […]
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Concerns Mount Over Food Inflation Amidst Reduced Rabi Crop Sowing Before 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 1, 2024
The government is concerned about reduced rabi crop sowing potentially leading to heightened inflation prior to the 2024 general elections, especially with significant price hikes in cereals and pulses. As the rabi sowing nears completion, data from the agriculture ministry indicates a decrease in the area under wheat by 4 per cent, rice by 2 […]
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Purabi Dairy Releases Rs 147.91 Lakh As Additional Milk Procurement Price To Farmers In Assam
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- October 21, 2023
The North Eastern Region’s largest dairy cooperative, Purabi Dairy, announced on Friday that it would release Rs 147.91 lakh as an additional milk procurement price to the farmers of the state. West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), which operates the Purabi brand, informed that the decision will benefit thousands of dairy farmers as […]
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Jharkhand’s Tassar Silk To Get Boost From Central Silk Board, Khadi Board
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- October 3, 2023
Jharkhand’s prized Tassar silk holds significant potential in both domestic and international markets, with the Central Silk Board and Khadi Board actively supporting its promotion, as stated by Governor CP Radhakrishnan. In an exclusive interview with the news agency PTI on Monday, the governor emphasized the need to boost the rural economy of the tribal-dominated […]