Reports
How India's Auto Industry Wrapped Up 2024
Key domestic sales statistics for the year include 42,74,793 PV units sold, marking a 4.2 per cent increase over the previous year. Two-wheelers sales also grew by 14.5 per cent to 1,95,43,093 units and three-wheelers sold 7,28,670 units, achieving 6.8 per cent growth.
India's Industrial Growth Hits 6-Month High; IIP Surges 5.2% in Nov'24: Report
The industrial sector faces a tempered outlook, with advance estimates projecting a reduced growth rate of 6.2 per cent for FY25, down from 9.5 per cent in FY24, due to base effects. However, signs of recovery are emerging.
India's Growth Slides From 8.2% to 6.4% in FY 24-25: Govt Report
Real GVA for FY 2024-25 is estimated to be INR 168.91 lakh crore, compared to INR 158.74 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, which implies a growth rate of 6.4 per cent. This is especially lower than the 7.2 percent real GVA growth achieved in the previous financial year.
The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call for MSMEs in 2025
Reports highlight the severity of cybersecurity risks, citing over 400 million malware incidents in 2023 alone. As MSMEs expand, lightweight defenses become insufficient. Advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated ransomware attacks demand medium-weight and eventually state-of-the-art measures.
Auto Retail Records 9.1% YoY Growth in CY24 Amid Headwinds: FADA
Growth was led by the two-wheeler (2W) segment up by 10.7 per cent, three-wheeler (3W) segment by 10.4 per cent, passenger vehicles (PV) increasing by 5.1 per cent, and tractors by 2.5 per cent
India's Poverty in Decline: SBI Report
The poverty line is now set at INR 1,632 for rural areas and INR 1,944 for urban areas, significantly higher than the INR 816 (rural) and INR 1,000 (urban) benchmarks established in 2011-12.
Subdued Credit Growth on the Horizon for India's FY26 Economic Prospects: Report
Certificates of deposit, which reached a decadal peak of INR 4.9 trillion as of November, 2024, reflect this dynamic. While this figure surpasses the previous high of INR 4.5 trillion recorded in April 2011, the share of total deposits remains modest at around 2.5 per cent
India's Digital Payment Ecosystem Reaches New Heights in December 2024: Report
The exponential growth in digital payments in India can be attributed to several factors, including government initiatives like the "Digital India" campaign, convenience and security features, and expanding digital infrastructure.
Premium Launches Driving Growth of Smartphone Market in India
The Indian Smartphone market is evolving rapidly, with OEMs increasingly focusing on premium launches. The premium segment is projected to exceed 20 per cent market share by 2025.
India's Forest and Tree Cover Expands by 1,445 Sq Km, Achieves 2.29 Billion-Tonne Carbon Sink
While very dense forests increased by 3,465.12 sq km, moderately dense and open forests declined by 1,043.23 sq km and 2,480.11 sq km, respectively. Mangrove cover, vital for coastal ecosystems, experienced a slight decrease of 7.43 sq km.
India's Economic Outlook Expected to Grow 6.6% in Q3 FY2025 Amid Challenges: ICRA Report
ICRA estimates the GVA growth to improve to 6.6 per cent in Q3 FY2025 from 5.6 per cent seen in Q2 FY2025; the pace of GDP growth in the quarter will be contingent on the Government's subsidy pay-out and indirect tax inflows. Overall, we expect the GVA and GDP growth to print at 6.5 per cent each in FY2025
Steering Toward a Sustainable Future: India's EV Public Charging Roadmap 2030
The report identifies 40 priority cities and 20 key highway stretches that could serve as the backbone of India's public EV charging infrastructure.
ROI a Key Driver for India's AI Investments: Report
Freshworks' new report on AI in the workplace suggests that India is leading in setting new benchmarks in AI integration and innovation
Indian Graduates' Employability Rate Reaches 54.81 per cent: Report
By addressing regional disparities, fostering gender diversity, and equipping graduates with both technical and soft skills, stakeholders can harness the full potential of the nation's workforce.
Coca-Cola Sells 40% Stake in Indian Bottling Unit to Jubilant Bhartia Group
While the financial details were not officially disclosed, media reports peg the deal's valuation at around INR 10,000 crore.